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Staying Safe While Exercising in the Heat

Article featured on Mass General Brigham Whether you exercise indoors, on a trail, on a field, or at any other location, your body can overheat. Everyone who exercises—even high-level athletes in prime condition—should have a plan to prevent heat-related illness and be aware of the signs. Hot weather workouts can lead to heat-related illness “Heat-related […]

How to Crack Your Back

Whether you’re stuck sitting all day or spend most of your days standing, your back is experiencing the brunt of the pain and discomfort.

Common Bicycling Safety Training & Injuries

Article featured on UPMC Bicycling Injuries Kids usually get their first taste of freedom when they learn to ride a bicycle. But ill-fitting equipment and traffic put riders at risk for falls, sprains, strains, and more serious cycling injuries. Simple adjustments to their bikes and helmets, plus learning the rules of the road and other […]