How to Avoid Swimming Injuries
Swimming is a highly repetitive sport, and it is common for swimmers to develop shoulder and back problems due to poor mechanics. Here are some tips to get the most efficient swim possible. 1. Breathing Mechanics At least 80% of the time, you should practise bilateral breathing, meaning that you are breathing both to …
Marathon Taper
Marathon Taper: The most over looked phase of marathon training? Why is the Taper Important? In my opinion tapering is the most overlooked phase of marathon preparation. Tapering allows your muscles to repair from months of vigorous training, it allows your cialis redonda body to replenish necessary glycogen stores and it gives the mind an …
Should I Go Running in the Rain?
Were down to crunch time! This week I tried to run more than previous weeks, so I made an effort to stay away from CrossFit 204. Unfortunately this natural skin care morning I had planned on running about 20 miles. I viagra en ligne had planned on meeting my training partners Cathy and Bradley, but …
MAKE IT LAST: Extend the Benefits of Massage
How do you keep that post massage feeling as long as possible? Consider the type of massage you’ve just had, then try out some (or all) of these simple solutions. 1. Stretch It Out You’ve heard never stretch a cold muscle, and been told stretching after exercise is best. The friction and pressure applied …
Squat Myth
CrossFit 204′s founder Mike Warkentin discusses the popular misconception of deep squats, and explains proper mechanics. Myth: squatting below parallel is bad for the knees. This myth came from a 1961 study by Karl Klein, who found, using a measuring device he created, that deep squats created some ligament laxity in the knee. He recommended against deep squatting. …
Pre-Competition Travel Tips
Over the year I have travelled to many running competitions. When I look back on performances earlier in my career my road record wasn’t stellar. Looking at past training logs I would often remark; “hips were sore”, “legs were heavy” and the list goes on! As I became a more seasoned traveller I developed good …
Kinesiology Tape- What's The Big Deal?
Application of kinesiotape can be used for a variety of dysfunctions from lower back strains, plantar fasciitis, ankle sprains, injury prevention and everything in between. At Massage Athletica we will often conclude injury care treatments with the application of kinesiotape. It’s not a new modality, but has gained popularity in recent years due to its …
Compression Wear
There is a lot of questions surrounding compression wear, with many accompanying studies to try and answer them. Lets take a look at some of the claims made by compression wear companies and what the research says. One of the most well known compression wear companies, CEP Compression, has these benefits listed on their website. …
Why Sports Massage?
A lot of the athletes that come cheap generic viagra into the clinic often present us with a viagra sales variety of questions such as why do I need massage, how often should I be getting it? And so on. This post is going to answer some of those questions. Why should I get massage? Whether …
Barefoot running – What's the debate?
Is barefoot running safe? Christopher McDougall’s book, Born to Run, is largely recognized for the popularity of barefoot running and minimalist shoes. I will begin by saying I have nothing against those who adopt this minimalist approach to running. I have even run barefoot while cooling down after a track session and have worn light weight …
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