“RICE” no more! PEACE and LOVE for Injury Management!

admin August 23, 2023 0 Comments

RICE no more! PEACE and LOVE for Injury Management! RICE is at least 10 years out of date!

The RICE (or RICED; rest, ice, compression, elevation, diagnosis) method for injury management has been advised against in the research & academic settings since at least 2010. In early 2019 I wrote an article about a more up to date method, “do no H.A.R.M” (no heat, no alcohol, no reinjury, no massage). But there’s been even newer suggestions on how to remember to manage injuries!

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The bidirectional relationship between exercise and sleep

admin August 22, 2023 0 Comments

Exercise and sleep are both essential for our health. Exercise keeps us physically fit and strong, while sleep allows our bodies and minds to heal and recharge. Exercise and sleep can be viewed as each other’s opposites. One is all about activity, while the other is about rest. However, the two are far more closely

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Walking Wellness

admin August 16, 2023 0 Comments

Join us starting September 1 and experience the benefits of a group outdoor walk with our complimentary, trainer-led Walking Wellness sessions offered all month long. The health benefits of walking are endless and adding walking into your routine can greatly improve your physical and mental health! Each session includes a 20-minute walk with a wellness-focused discussion, followed […]

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An Enhanced App Experience with Coach

admin August 16, 2023 0 Comments

As of Monday, August 21, all Healthworks members have a streamlined club experience in the Healthworks + Republic Fitness app with customized Coach features to help you navigate the fitness floor with focus and confidence.   Coach technology allows you to: Access on-demand workouts and advice, carefully created by our award-winning personal trainers to take the […]

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A Review: NordicTrack Commercial 2450

admin August 15, 2023 0 Comments

Commercial 2450 Treadmill Is the NordicTrack Commercial 2450 the right treadmill for your home gym? That’s what we answer in this review of the gym-quality treadmill, plus its pros and cons. What Is the NordicTrack 2450? The NordicTrack 2450 is a commercial grade treadmill, letting you get the gym experience at home and get your […]

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