7 Ways to Be Active In Chicago This Summer
With its bold architecture, exciting events and stunning views of Lake Michigan, Chicago is one of the most exciting cities in which to spend your summer. Chicago is packed with activities to enjoy during the summer months. With the season comes sunshine – and lots of it. It gets hot – sometimes too hot […]
No Gym, No Problem! Best Outdoor Running Trails In Chicago
Love keeping fit but can’t get to a gym? Want to remain active while enjoying the outdoors? There could be multiple reasons why you decide to opt for outdoor running in Chicago as your chosen way to keep active. Some of you may just prefer being out in the fresh open air, while others like […]
Text Neck Syndrome: Is Your Phone Use Causing Neck Pain?
Text Neck Syndrome – Causes, Symptoms and Treatments Excessive smartphone use can really be a pain in the neck—and we don’t just mean the friends who compulsively check their phones or the unaware text zombies walking around the city. Text Neck is a repetitive stress injury or overuse of the neck. Put simply, we’re […]
Master the Morning: How to Create a Daily Routine That Will Make Your Jump Out of Bed
Morning and Night Routines to Help You Live Better Does the following scenario sound familiar to you? You sleep through the alarm and wake up in a panic. You have to rush around the house to get ready, and with no time for breakfast you just grab a cup of takeaway coffee on the way to […]
To Eat or Not to Eat? Maximize Your Pre-Workout Fuel
In the internet era, we are buried beneath an abundance of conflicting information. Even well-read students of exercise and nutrition find themselves at the crossroads of differing internet opinions. So what wisdom should you follow regarding pre-workout fuel-ups? A number of studies have proven arguments for and against eating before meals. To keep things simple, […]
Don’t Walk It Off: Injuries to Halt Training Over
Whether we’re star athletes, weekend warriors, or casual intramural dabblers, injuries hold no prejudice when they strike their victims. So often, we nonchalantly shrug off these injuries, barely even reaching for a bag of ice before we’re back out on the track or in the gym. Meanwhile, your body is weeping on the inside, hoping […]
Stretches Prevent and Avoid Injury
Stretching regularly is vital to keeping our bodies healthy, fit, and injury free. Despite these benefits, many are unfamiliar with the role of stretching in reducing muscle soreness, the buildup of lactic acids, and injury. Knowing this, the team at Advanced Spine and Sportscare wanted to put together a list of stretches that can provide […]
Sitting vs Standing: Finding A Perfect Balance
The controversy around sitting or standing while at work continues to grow. While many people firmly believe that the sitting disease will cause serious health issues (if it hasn’t already), others think differently. Worried that too much sitting could seriously affect one’s health, consider investing in a sit/stand desks to prevent or even reverse these […]
These Exercises Will Work Wonders For Your Spinal Health
We all know that exercise is good for us. Some of us go for a run a few days a week. Others are sold on the benefits of weight training. Some people without the physical resources to perform more strenuous workouts opt for daily walks. There’s no doubt that any or all of these forms […]
Chucky’s Fight: An Amazing Story About A Father And His Son And Why Their Struggle And Courage May Save Your Child’s Life
Charles Rosa was always a tough kid. He played hockey in high school and participated in his share of street fights. When he rode his bike by mixed martial arts powerhouse, American Top Team in Boca Raton, Florida, he didn’t hesitate to stop and walk in. The gym’s owner (and Ultimate Fighting Championship veteran), Charles […]