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Getting Fit After 40: Lifestyle and Fitness
The marking of a new decade can be a time to reflect on lessons learned and plan for what lies ahead. For many, the onset of our 40s triggers the urge to “get the house in order” by getting stronger, losing weight, or getting back to athletic pursuits. When I returned to playing basketball at…
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Getting Fit After 40: Lifestyle and Fitness
The marking of a new decade can be a time to reflect on lessons learned and plan for what lies ahead. For many, the onset of our 40s triggers the urge to “get the house in order” by getting stronger, losing weight, or getting back to athletic pursuits. When I returned to playing basketball at…
Creatine and Women: What You Should Actually Know
Understanding Creatine and Women By Dan Waterman, Athletic Trainer Creatine has been around for decades. It is one of the most researched supplements in the world. Yet many women are still hesitant to use it. Most of the concerns I hear fall into a few categories. “Will it make me bulky?”“Will I gain weight?”“Is it…
Movement: The Missing Key to a Pain-Free and Active Life
Why “Hands-On Fixes” Usually Fall Short in Achieving a Pain-Free and Active Life If your goal is a pain-free and active lifestyle, the most reliable path is not finding the perfect stretch, the strongest massage therapist, or the newest “release” technique. It is building a body that can handle life through progressive, well-chosen movement. Across…
Why Our Approach to Rehab Looks Different Than Traditional Physical Therapy
Beyond Traditional Physical Therapy: A Smarter Approach to Rehab When someone walks into our space, they usually think they have a very specific problem. “My knee hurts.”“My shoulder’s tight.”“My back always acts up when I lift.” And we listen to that. We take a full history, understand what they’ve been through, what they’ve tried, whether…
If You Still See Yourself as an Athlete but Have Not Trained in Years, Start Here
Every month I meet someone in their late 30s or 40s who says some version of this: “I used to be really athletic.”“I played in college.”“I ran all the time.”“I just need to get back into it.” A few weeks later they are dealing with knee pain, Achilles irritation, back tightness, or a shoulder that…
What Athletic Training is Built For
I see this pattern every year. Someone who played college sports, ran half marathons in their 20s, or used to live in the gym decides it is time to get back at it. They lace up their shoes, sign up for a league, or jump into a high intensity class. Within a few weeks they…