In the book “The Athlete’s Guide to Sports Supplements,” sport nutrition and supplement experts Kimberly Mueller and Josh Hingst recommend following these five tips before taking supplements: Talk with your health-care provider before making a decision. “A trip to the gym may lead to a sales pitch for a
Two years ago, Troy Smith was leading a sedentary life. With a career as a middle-school teacher, a side business in lawn care, and a young family that included a daughter with autism, the Holly Springs resident had a full schedule. Smith had been fit in college but never
By Meredith Falcon We’re bombarded with shows like “The Biggest Loser” that in an effort to advocate health and taking responsibility for one’s journey unfortunately present an unrealistic view of the average fat-loss experience. Thus, we nearly kill ourselves from the start, excitedly jump on the scale after a nine-day
The fourth annual Kasey Kahne Five Kahne 5K and Kids’ Dash presented by Great Clips will be held on Sunday, Oct. 13, with the start, finish and post-race festival at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in uptown Charlotte. The 5k will start at 10 a.m. and the Kids’ Dash
By Jennifer Kirby To NASCAR fans, the name Kasey Kahne is synonymous with speed. Turns out he’s also pretty fast on his feet. Kahne, a NASCAR driver whose racing credits include 16 career Sprint Cup Series wins, was a high school athlete and ran his fair share during baseball
By Brian Schiff Most runners would be thrilled to achieve faster times and improve running efficiency without training harder or doing more hill work. In my profession, I analyze movement and running form on a regular basis for runners of all ages and abilities. A common physical issue I
Are NASCAR drivers athletes? It’s an age-old question and I don’t know the answer, but I do know this: NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne is an athlete. An avid runner for fitness, Kahne runs several times a week but also participates in running events and an occasional triathlon when his
By Brian Beatty Most of you will be sitting as you read this. In general, sitting is not good for our health; moving is. The body is designed to function best when we are upright on our feet. When we sit, multiple body systems are stressed. The compressive load
By Brian Diaz This is one of my favorite exercises for endurance athletes of all types. It focuses on developing isolateral leg strength, balance and stability while adding a high intensity element with an increase in velocity. While facing the TRX anchor point, place the handles in each hand,
