What is CrossFit? CrossFit was developed to train people whose jobs require a high degree of physical fitness and muscle power (like in the army!). It is a branded health and fitness regimen founded by Greg Glassman, where the movements are constantly varied and performed at high intensity. CrossFit aims to improve your overall fitness…
If you’re reading this, then you’re probably in the same boat I was in just a few weeks ago: You’ve had a pulled hamstring, and it really sucks. Hamstring strains are no joke, and they can put you out of commission for weeks (or even months) if you’re not careful. But don’t despair. There are…
If you’re a runner, chances are you’ve dealt with some sort of pain in your lower legs. Shin splints, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis —the list goes on. But of all the aches and pains a runner can experience, Achilles tendon problems are probably the most debilitating. It can sideline even the most experienced runners, leading…
It’s happened to all of us at some point – you get a pulled muscle, and the recovery process seems to take forever. When a muscle strain occurs, it can result in pain, limited movement, swelling, stiffness, and weakness. In this article, I’ll discuss how to speed up muscle strain recovery to help your body…