By Brian Diaz Sitting in the corner of many gyms, including some of ours, is that dusty old angled bench that makes many exercisers wonder, “What do you do with that weird-looking bench?” Gone are the days of the traditional preacher bench bicep curl that frequented every chain
By Brian Schiff Efficient cycling requires sufficient total-body strength and endurance. Weakness in the shoulders, torso and hips will negatively impact performance and contribute to postural deficiencies. As fatigue sets in, gravity only magnifies poor posture and flawed technique. Some common technical and postural flaws that cyclists may encounter
Runners in the Tuna Run 200 will cross the finish line on the oceanfront boardwalk in the heart of the town of Atlantic Beach, N.C. Atlantic Beach is part of North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, an area that has a lot to offer race participants whether they are coming
By Elizabeth Tow Objectives: Increase core strength and spine stability. This exercise also trains the deeper glutes to hold you erect on one leg while abs and lower back muscles keep the torso stable over the pelvis. Functional application: Side plank strengthens lateral musculature, which also helps resolve imbalance
New Balance 890v3 The New Balance 890v3 brings peak performance to every run. With REVlite midsole and an ABZORB crash pad plus a comfortable, seamless upper, it’s lightweight and fast, mile after mile. The soft anti-microbial material around the ankle collar and tongue provides a plush feel that helps
The Tar Heel 10 Miler Presented by CEP was the second event of the 2013 Endurance Magazine USATF NC Long Distance Championship. Earlier in the month runners competed in the BB&T Gate City 8K championship race. Brock Baker of Chapel Hill jumped out to an early lead in the
There are many reasons that people are attracted to cycling and they are as varied as we, the riders, are. Perhaps two of the most common reasons are the freedom our bicycle grants us to roam the countryside and the camaraderie of our fellow cyclists. At first, you may ride
D.C. Lucchesi LL Cool J didn’t to want to call it that, but at some point in our athletic careers we’re all faced with the prospect of rebounding from injury, illness or work and family commitments that have sidelined our training or racing. We all know what poet Robert
May 11, 2013 - Charlotte, N.C. It’s All Uphill from Here On May 11, 2013, hundreds of avid runners, passionate football fans, cancer survivors and supporters of pediatric cancer programs will take part in the third annual Keep Pounding 5K Stadium Run, the only charitable run
Ride Without Limits is a cycling event for the whole family. Hit the road with us to spread awareness, raise money and celebrate our friends and neighbors overcoming disabilities and mental-health challenges to live without limits! Challenge Your Body & Inspire Your Spirit at RWL~NC Coastal: Oct.
