Injury Prevention Archive
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Trigger Point Cold Roller
Posted on December 10, 2012 | No CommentsGallagher Fitness Resources has carried Trigger Point Performance Therapy products since 2006. We carry a full line of TP kits, including the new Cold Roller. Gear of the Year: Runner’s World, Running Times, Outside Magazine Benefits of Ice: Enhance recovery, Reduce soreness, Reduce lactic acid... -
Logging
Posted on May 20, 2012 | No CommentsKeeping track of exercise sessions and how we feel during exercise allows us to see improvement, helps us learn to avoid mistakes that lead to injury and helps us stay accountable and consistent. Logging can also be a great source of inspiration, both to yourself... -
Women’s Clinic: Post Clinic Tips
Posted on May 20, 2012 | No CommentsNow that the Women’s Beginning Walking and Running Clinic is nearing the end, here are some tips to help you stay consistent. Remember conversation pace and your heart rate guidelines and be patient as you continue to improve your fitness. Most of all, have fun!... -
Breathing Awareness
Posted on March 25, 2012 | No CommentsDo you practice diaphragmatic or “belly” breathing? Do you breathe when you stretch? Correct breathing – slow, relaxed “belly” breathing – is important for effective stretching, rolling out and many other activities. Good breathing helps us relax, increases blood flow throughout the body, and helps... -
Stretching
Posted on March 25, 2012 | No CommentsSTRETCHING Done properly, stretching can do more than just increase flexibility. Benefits include increased relaxation, increased body awareness, reduced risk of injury, and reduced muscle soreness and tension. Unfortunately, stretching is not always done properly. Therefore, the benefits are not always realized. Common mistakes include... -
Trigger Point Therapy
Posted on March 25, 2012 | No CommentsTRIGGER POINT THERAPY Trigger Point therapy is an effective injury prevention strategy, increasing muscle elasticity and functionality. It’s like doing your own deep tissue massage. Trigger Point therapy helps you gain a better appreciation of which muscles are tight and how to release them. IT...