If you’ve watched any sporting events lately, you’ve probably wondered what those odd, circular bruises are on the exposed skin of your favorite athletes.
Those telltale bruises are the aftermath of “hijama,” or cupping therapy.
To practice cupping, a therapist places a special cup on a patient’s skin for a few minutes to create suction.
Your desire is to become the best you can be in your sport, or to get in shape in general. And that’s a notable goal.
Everyone knows that when joining a sport that injuries come with the territory. Around 2.9 million sports injuries are reported a year, That’s around one-third
250,000 individuals tear their ACL annually. If you’re one of these unlucky people, you understand the pain and suffering associated with the injury and recovery.
What many people don’t realize is that a torn ACL requires maintenance after surgery and rehabilitation.
We’ll break down why that is, and why you should consider professional post-rehab training.
Youth fitness is an important topic for schools and parents as childhood obesity continues to grow. Athletic programs more competitive than ever and people turn to sports personal trainers to bring their children to the next level. Is a personal sports trainer good for you or your school?
