Archive for October, 2009
A Common Marathon Setback (Oct 20, 2009)
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009I started competing in track and field at the age of 12. By the time I was 15 I had horrible knee pain. Although I achieved much success in my athletic career, I suffered chronic pain and at times, debilitating injuries to my knees. After many years of physical therapy, I was finally diagnosed with a common runner’s condition, Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS). With the marathon fast approaching, I decided to share my knowledge of this condition, and offer some tips on how to recognize, prevent and treat ITBS.
Stop Blaming Age (Oct 6, 2009)
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009Starting in the mid 20’s, the average person’s metabolism declines between 5% to 10% per decade. This can lead to a 20-40% metabolic loss throughout the adult lifespan. But this decline in metabolism isn’t inevitable; the only reason the metabolism slows down is because many people become less active as they age, which leads to a loss in muscle mass. Reduced muscle mass causes a slower metabolism – not age! People who remain active throughout their lifetime might only see a 0.3% decline in metabolism per decade, which goes to show that your metabolism won’t slow down if you stay active! To keep your metabolism in check, practice these habits and STOP blaming aging on weight gain. Take charge and turn things around.