Sports Medicine for Runners

When an athlete protein intake is too high, the athlete either burns it for energy, or stores it as fat. Consuming too much protein increase...

What is fluid and electrolyte balance? Electrolytes are chemicals such as salts and minerals needed for various functions in the body. Dehyd...

I'm spending a lot of time on the subject of blood pressure because of a personal interest. I am afraid to run or participate in an exer...

Why are blood pressure readings important? Just what is "blood pressure"? Blood pressure is the force of the blood pushing against...

A good method of gauging exercise intensity and recovery times is by taking the pulse. There are several important numbers. The resting hear...

This blog is going to consist of articles about exercise and health. There will be links to websites that provide information about sports h...