Latest Diet & Nutrition Articles
Train Hard, Race Fast: The Role of Carbohydrates
Welcome to Part III, (of some unknown number), of the Sock Doc Essential Guide to Carbohydrates. I discussed the chemistry behind how your body uses sugar and fat for fuel in Part I. Part II dealt with how to condition your body to run … [Read More...]
Condition Your Body to Burn Fat
Conditioning your body to burn fat involves more than just training properly. Fat metabolism relies on a low stress lifestyle as well as a diet that promotes fat-for-fuel. I won’t go into proper training here – that’s been done … [Read More...]
Latest Injury Prevention Articles
A Case For Orthotics?
It’s been well over a year since I’ve discussed orthotics. Orthotics, just like stretching, is an emotional and somewhat controversial topic because so many believe in their effectiveness for injury treatment and prevention. … read more
The Least of Your Concerns: Height, Weight, and Length
If you’ve ever been injured you may have been advised by your physician or therapist that your condition was in some part due to some physical imbalance or attribute. How important are some of these physical characteristics in … read more
Latest Athlete Health Concerns Articles
Become a Better Athlete: Have More Sex
What’s that - you’re too tired? Got a headache? Just not in the mood? Would you say the same thing for a workout and bail on that activity too? Just as a proper diet, restful sleep, and adequate exercise are necessary for optimal … [Read More...]
Enough of the Aerobic and Endurance Bashing Fostered by “New Research” and Personal Agendas
It’s back, and it’s getting old. Actually it never went away. I’m referring to the current round of news reports, websites, and “research” that have once again concluded that so-called aerobic and endurance training will, to … [Read More...]
Latest Fitness & Training Articles
Consistency: Smart Training
Consistency is an important concept when it comes to developing health and fitness. Being consistent with proper training, a healthy diet, and overall lifestyle habits will not only provide improved health and fitness but it will help … [Read More...]
Latest In Video Education
Think Twice Before You Ice on YouTube FLOW
Video #2 for the Flow YouTube channel. Should you ice an injury? It's not usually the best idea even though it's what we're often told. For more info check out the Sock Doc First Aid For Injuries Part II. … [Read More...]
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