Athletico Health Resources

In today’s fast-paced world, finding the time to hit the gym can be challenging. But what if you could improve your strength and fitness from the comfort of your home with just a few basic exercises? That’s right – you don’t need fancy equipment or a pricey gym membership to unlock your full potential. With a little determination and these five simple exercises, you’ll be well on your way to a stronger, healthier you.

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Life can get stressful, and it’s easy to fixate on that stress and have it compound on you. When that starts to happen, it’s usually a good time to try something that will break that negative feedback cycle. Exercise is a great tactic to try for those moments when you’re feeling stressed. Here’s a quick 30-minute workout to combat stress and give yourself a boost of endorphins for a better headspace.

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If you’re like us, you may find it hard to believe we have reached the end of the year! Like 2020, this past year was heavily influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Vaccines were rolled out globally, and a few significant events, like the 2020 Summer Olympics, were hosted to make up for the year prior.

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As we get deeper into the winter months, many people have turned to indoor workouts. But your workouts do not need to suffer! Staying active is important for your overall health. It can help reduce your chance of catching a cold as well as maintain happiness during the winter months. Let’s look at some ideas to keep you moving at home during the colder months of the year.

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Several past articles in our current quarantine series have focused a lot on how to stay fit and active at home. All of these articles have had a plethora of great exercises and sample routines to follow and they’re a wonderful place for you to get started. Whether you are continuing your work out at home or are able to get back to the gym, here are a couple of techniques that you can use to enhance your training and spark new muscle growth and strength gains. These techniques have been used quite readily in powerlifting and bodybuilding circles for some time and they have helped many increase their strength and muscle size, no matter their level of fitness.

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Normally, athletes would be in the midst of their summer sports leagues in preparation for the upcoming school sports season. Due to COVID-19, our athletes are now participating in online and virtual practices with their teams, with some states just starting modified live training. One aspect that should not be overlooked as high school sports associations plan for fall sports seasons, is how our athletes are continuing to stay strong despite closed gyms and school weights rooms. While working out at home is an option, you may find you’re limited due to lack of equipment and your environment.

To help, here are a few exercises athletes can do to strengthen their legs and help prevent knee injuries. This quick 3-part workout can be done at home using only a chair and adding some tempos and holds.

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Walking down a hallway, up and down stairs, or going for a bike ride are just a few things that require balance.

Balance is comprised of three primary systems: visual, proprioceptive and vestibular systems that collectively work together in order to optimize the ability to balance.¹ If one or more of these systems are impaired, the ability to balance becomes increasingly difficulty and can lead to falling.

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Gyms have closed around the country due to COVID-19. Working out and staying active has become challenging as we all abide the social distancing mandate. Maybe you’re trying to hold onto your personal bests during this pandemic, want a high-quality home workout, or need a way to relieve stress. Regardless of the situation, use these helpful tips below.

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