Do you feel like you are constantly stretching and foam rolling yet are not improving flexibility? Patients regularly ask me how to become more flexible and mobile. They stretch their hips, hamstrings, and lower backs constantly, yet see little improvement in function, range of motion, or pain. For many patients, the issue is not the extensibility of their tissues, it is poor or inadequate stabilization patterns.
Elite athletes understand that the key to career longevity is avoiding injury. One of the best ways to prevent injury and prepare yourself for the demands of sport is resistance weight training. This week we teach you fundamental concepts of an effective weightlifting program that will help your body become more durable and resilient. Enjoy!
In this week’s post we focus on the importance of proper nutrition to athletic success. Topics covered include the basics of macro- and micronutrients, specific macro ratios for athletes, and the anti-inflammatory diet.
1. Use Magnesium, Not Melatonin For a supplement option, utilize magnesium to promote healthier sleep. Magnesium can act as an inducer of GABA, the major inhibitory neurotransmitter of the body. GABA helps the body slow down internal processes, especially in the nervous system. By decreasing facilitation of nerves, we
Learn how to recreate the health and lifestyle routines of the best athletes in the world. This week we focus on optimizing the quality and quantity of sleep to ensure adequate recovery between athletic performances.
