Is Cooling Down Worth it? Doing cool down exercises after a run is something is done by some but ignored by many others. The focus for many people ends up being on the warm-up exercises before you get started and then doing the work. Many assume that when you stop...
Sound advice for injury prevention in runners… “You must listen to your body. Run through annoyance but not through pain.” ~Dr. George Sheehan Athletes who participate in running sports should undergo unique training programs that emphasize endurance, power, and...
If you live in the Toledo area and you are looking for mountain biking trails near you, you need to check out the Beach Ridge Trail located in the Oak Openings Metropark. Take a look at the Metroparks Toledo Mountain Biking web page for more information and links to...
Return to Running after an Injury – Toledo, OH Unfortunately, running has inherent risks for certain types of injuries like plantar fasciitis, iliotibial band syndrome, patellar tendinitis and knee bursitis. Despite the best efforts of runners to run through the...
What Is An Ankle or Leg Sprain? A sprain is when the ligaments of a joint in the leg are damaged. This injury to the ligaments can result in a decreased instability which can start the process of arthritis and degeneration in the injured joint. This is different from...
Headaches that occur after running or other types of strenuous activities are generally known as jogger’s headache, runner’s headache and weightlifter’s headache, as well as the more official-sounding terms like exertional headache or exercise headache. Before we get...
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