The art and science of healthy living
Iliotibial Band Syndrome and Marathon Training
Feb 24th
Iliotibial band syndrome can seriously hinder your marathon training. This article looks at the prevention of iliotibial band syndrome and provides recommendations to reduce the likelihood of developing ITBS.
RunKeeper: A Workout Tracker for the iPhone
Feb 23rd
Technology is being embraced in all aspects of society, which includes fitness. Over the last few years more and more practical technology applications are being introduced. Better heart rate monitors, cheaper pedometers, Wii Fit, Nike+, My Health Coach for Nintendo DS – the list goes on. One of my favourite applications however, has to be the RunKeeper application for Apple’s 3G iPhone.
How to identify and deal with stress
Feb 2nd
As a registered massage therapist at a wellness clinic, I work with many adults who are experiencing pain and tension where stress in many cases is tied into the problem with its negative consequences. There is a feeling of being over-whelmed and an attempt to slow down, stop and/or reverse that state. I have seen [...]
