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From Elizabeth Quinn, your Guide to Sports Medicine
Short on time but want to get a decent core strengthening workout? This simple routine can fit the need.

The Quick Core Workout

If you have 10-15 minutes, you can do this set of core exercises. I use this as a general warm up or cool down routine for endurance training, weight training or the occasional field or court sport I might be playing. This quick core routine begins with the plank exercise. The plank provides a great warm-up that engages all the muscles of the core: the rectus abdominis, the internal and external obliques, transversus abdominis, the hip flexors, the erector spinae and multifidus.

Need New Shades?

Admit it: You choose your sports sunglasses for their cool looks.
Well, of course you do. Sure, function is important, but you want to look good!
And with so many choices today, you don't have to compromise looks for quality. With all the slick frames and interchangeable lens systems now available, it is easy to look cool, but make sure you choose a lens that offers a few essential features to protect your eyes from injury as well.

If you are in the market for new shades this spring, here are a few to consider: Top Picks in Sports Sunglasses


Plantar Fasciitis Causes and Treatment Tips
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of pain on the bottom of the heel and usually defined by pain during the first steps of the morning. Pain also occurs at the start of activity and go away with use. It often returns after a long rest and then restarting activity... read more.

Recover Faster with Active Recovery

After athletic competition or a hard workout it would seem that complete rest would be the best way to encourage recovery. However, research is finding advantages to engaging in active rest and recovery.


 


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