Learn how to use devices, like the foam roller, to perform do-it-yourself massages that can help prevent sore muscles from workouts.As a former cross-country runner for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where a free massage was part of an athlete’s weekly schedule, Briana Boehmer remembers the benefits of having qualified hands work her sore muscles. Now
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Becoming Your Own Massage…
This week on TriCenter we give an injury update on three-time Ironman World Champion Chrissie Wellington, and Dr. Jordan Metzl provides advice on avoiding shin splints.
Written by: Nate Koch Modern-day triathletes have evolved their training to include more cross-training activities with a strong emphasis on increasing core strength. This trend reduced injury rates and allowed athletes to perform at higher levels. However, in most core strengthening programs, one key component is consistently overlooked: spinal mobility. By increasing spinal mobility, triathletes can
