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There has been a lot of recent talk on Hesfit.com regarding foam rollers. From professional athletes to bloggers and physical therapists, recommendations are “rolling in” as foam rollers are becoming increasingly popular in locker rooms of athletes as well as in homes and gyms across the country.…

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NOTE: The following statement was released to major sports, health and fitness publications by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA). This press release is NOT in reference to any article, editorial, or other content published by Hesfit.com or the TFS Media Network. Conversely,…

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People can be very selective about which doctor to seek. Some seek certain specialties, some (actually many of us) seek whatever our insurance will pay for, and some seek whatever is easiest and most convenient in terms of location. But—as an athlete—would…

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The passing of another year means it’s that time again; time to look to the future and resolve to create that better you.  For many, personal health and fitness become the centerpiece of the New Year’s table, so where better to begin…

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Stretching is a very important part of strength training. Along with a complete warmup, stretching can help avoid many weight room injuries. Proper warmup should be 5-10 minutes of light cardio activity (jogging on a treadmill, riding a stationary bike).…

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This Holiday season, it’s possible you might be doing some heavy lifting. Whether it’s picking up a heavy present, unloading packages, dragging in a Christmas tree, or moving a new HD-TV you might have recieved, you need to pay attention to…

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If you look around the gym lately, you may notice people laying on pieces of foam and rolling across them. Many guys are unfamiliar with this concept. It’s actually a great way to relieve some of the stress a workout can…

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With the low temperatures and adverse weather, it’s no wonder that many exercisers choose to hibernate and sweat in the gym instead of going out in the elements.  But a great debate among all those fit is one of determining which…

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According to an article from spine-health.com, most types of sciatica will benefit from a regular routine of hamstring exercise, especially hamstring stretching. The hamstrings are muscles located in the back of the thigh. They help bend the knee and extend the hip.…

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There are some very common weight lifting injuries that are often seen among those who aren’t fully aware of what they are doing in the gym. It is important you make yourself aware of these and do your best to avoid…

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The shoulder joint is probably one of the most injury prone parts of the body. Because there are so many smaller ligaments, muscles and tendons involved in this area, it can be really quite easily to strain, tear or throw the…

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Before you hit the weights for your workout, it is a very good idea to perform some type of warm-up first.  This becomes even more important if you happen to be working out first thing in the day because your muscles are…

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It is hard, at times, to find a quality physical therapist. As a practicing physical therapist for nearly 15 years, I have heard some incredible horror stories of people going to “PT” only to receive a hot pack, ultrasound, and a sheet…

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In the heat of the moment (literally), it’s easy to ignore warning signs; especially on the field.  As football season picks up again and the summer sun continues stays overhead, players and parents alike (and all athletes for that matter) should be aware…

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You’re sitting in a dark theater watching the latest Bourne movie.  You get up to use the bathroom and suddenly find that you can’t put any weight on your knee.  It feels like you’ve traded knees with your 85-year-old grandfather.  You…

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