When it comes to the swing, so much precision is involved in the body mechanics, optics, posture, and grip. Essentially, it takes much more than sheer raw talent to score...
Avoid getting sidelined by focusing on your stride length, which is the distance covered between the spot where one foot hits the ground and the next time that same foot...
Ultimate frisbee is considered a “limited contact” sport, but it actually has quite a high injury rate. Learn about the most common injuries, and how to prevent and treat them.
If you're planning a garden this year, it's time to start planting. Here are some tips to get the most health benefits out of your garden, plus a few precautions...
Sometimes it’s hard to resist exploring the outdoors, even if there’s still snow in the mountains. Before you head out, understand the risks that are always involved.
Walk into any gym or drive by a park and you’re likely to see the courts packed with pickleball players. If you’re interested in joining in on the fastest-growing sport...
A new trend is causing people to soak their bodies in freezing cold water in the belief that it will help improve their immune system and cardiovascular health. While there...
When we play sports, we don’t plan to get hurt. Yet there are common athletic injuries doctors see time and again—with knees getting the brunt of athletic exertion. Here are...
Weekly long runs are one of the most important components of training for a half or full marathon. A physical therapist at University of Utah Health provides advice with five...
Shedding those pounds can be an intimidating prospect, but even small amounts of weight loss can have huge positive impacts on your overall health. But how do you ensure that...
When it comes to winter sports, making sure you are properly hydrated and well-fed is important. Not doing so could make you feel fatigued and negatively impact your performance on...
Muchas mujeres embarazadas, sobre todo las primerizas, tienen dudas sobre la actividad física durante el embarazo. Hacer ejercicio durante el embarazo es seguro para la madre y el bebé.
Many expecting women, especially first-time mothers, have questions about physical activity during pregnancy. Exercising while pregnant is safe for mom and baby.
It's important to stretch to maintain healthy joints and have appropriate mobility for physical activity. But how long should you stretch for? And, should you always stretch before you exercise...
