Ease into Power Yoga By Sandy Baird, DC Power yoga is an athletic, fast-paced, challenging class that is usually performed in a warm room. The poses are linked together in a flowing manner, and the practitioner connects his or her breath to the movements in and out of poses, as a way to build-up internal […]
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A recent article in the Journal of Biomechanics evaluated the importance of density on the strength of cow bones and human bones. The results showed that the strength and toughness of the human bones were much more sensitive to decreased density than they were to induced damage. This tells us that we should focus our
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Following a recent study published on-line by the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise titled “Foot Bone Marrow Edema after 10-Week Transition to Minimalist Running Shoes”, several headlines raised alarm about the safety of Vibram Fivefingers (VFF) shoes. “Barefoot Running Can Cause Injuries, Too” stated the New York Times. “Whoa there! Quick switch
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What are you doing to celebrate the day? Trail run at Redwood or Tilden after work? Tapering for See Jane Run half-marathon happening next week? Training run for another event? Lace up your running shoes and we’ll see you on the trails. Looking for a wonderful group of friendly, strong, supportive women in the Bay
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