Runner Matt Carrera has a training plan to reach both his marathon and fundraising goals. The 32 year-old chiropractor will be running the January 2011 Walt Disney World Marathon to…
Whether you are training for a Get Your Rear in Gear 5K or or prepping for a marathon, an effective warm up will put your best foot forward during training runs. This Ask the…
Metabolic testing can take the guesswork out of exercise. By evaluating several key factors, this test can give exercisers specific personalized numbers to reach their goals, whether those goals are…
When Matt Carrera made plans to run his first marathon, he knew he would use the opportunity to raise funds for charity. He never realized that the charity would become…
Almost all women have cellulite. Concern over the condition brings countless women into diet centers, health clubs and beauty counters. While most remedies have been proven ineffective, the changes that…
Wilson’s Warriors, A Get Your Rear in Gear fundraising team which honors the memory of Jennifer Wilson, has raised over $35,000 in the three years the group has been together….
Hip pain after running is a common complaint, especially among female runners. In this week’s Ask the Trainer article, Chris Freytag addresses a question about hip pain from a runner who is concerned that…
The regular practice of yoga helps cancer survivors sleep better, says a new study by the University of Rochester Medical Center. As part of the research, a customized yoga program was…
This Ask the Trainer inquiry raises a question that many exercisers face as they age. Do achy joints and sore muscles mean that an individual is too old to start an intense…
Our Ask the Trainer program allows readers to submit questions to a panel of nationally recognized fitness experts. Answers are posted here in the blog for all readers to see. This week’s…