The Ontario fall Marathon lineup has some interesting races including the fastest race (Road 2 Hope Hamilton Marathon) and one of the largest (Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon) races in Canada. Whether you are a seasoned marathoner or you’re feeling ambitious and participating in your first marathon, there are a number of things that you [...]
Riding style can cause lower back pain. Lower back pain may arise in beginners and cyclists that push big gears, especially while climbing. The angle of your back in relation to the bike can increase or decrease the strain on your back. Core strength is very important to avoid lower back pain. Any back rehabilitation [...]
As with most exercises or modalities, stretching is good, however the intent or your goal is the key to successfully achieving your objective. If you are stretching simple to lengthen a muscle because its tight, you won’t meet your objective of loosening that muscle. For example, I can pull sideways on my head to stretch [...]
