5 Tips To Help You While Training For A Triathlon
Are you a triathlete looking to take your performance to the next level? I've taken part in triathlons over the years and it's no easy...
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Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Apr 13, 20233 min read
Achieve Peak Fitness: Setting Goals And Training For The Competitive Season
Are you training for the competitive season with events such as triathlons or maybe you're training for a marathon? Achieving peak...
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jennifer6158
Apr 12, 20237 min read
THE CULPRIT OF YOUR HIP PAIN? TROCHANTERIC BURSITIS.....THE ANSWER? PHYSICAL THERAPY!!!!
Imagine if your body was made up of thin, slippery sacs filled with a small amount of fluid. And the purpose of these sacs was to reduce...
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Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Mar 24, 20233 min read
4 Tips For Recovering From Foot And Ankle Injuries To Get You Back To Training FAST
If you’re an avid triathlete, the last thing you want to slow down your progress is a foot or ankle injury. It can be painful and...
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Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Mar 6, 20233 min read
How To Avoid Common Foot And Ankle Injuries Triathletes Face During Training
If you're training for a triathlon this season, chances are you've heard of the common foot and ankle injuries athletes can experience....
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Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Feb 17, 20233 min read
5 Essential Steps To Protect Your Lower Back When Running
Running can be an intensely rewarding way to exercise, but when you don’t take the proper precautions to protect your lower back during a...
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Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Feb 9, 20234 min read
Common Causes of Lower Back Pain In Runners & How to Fix It
For runners, lower back pain can be one of the most common difficulties to experience. It's something runners don't want to go through...
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Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Nov 19, 20225 min read
All the Ins and Outs of Dreaded Runner's Knee
The first Sunday of every November, millions of spectators line the streets of New York City to cheer on friends, family and even perfect...
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Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Nov 16, 20225 min read
Overtraining Syndrome: The Deep Dive Behind Fatigue & Decreased Performance of Runners & Triathletes
After years of working with endurance athletes (and being one myself), I’ve come to realize that many, if not almost all, fit a certain...
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Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Nov 4, 20225 min read
Compensations: Are They Helping You Or Hurting Your Exercise Performance (for the Endurance Athlete)
Humans are an incredible species. We’re able to adapt to a variety of environments and situations because we can learn new ways to...
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Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Oct 21, 20226 min read
RUNNING RECOVERY: IS IT ALL ABOUT JUST RESTING OR IS THERE MORE TO IT?
Whether you’re training for a 5k race, preparing to run a marathon, or simply looking to make running easier on your body, recovering...
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Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Oct 7, 20227 min read
HOW IMPORTANT IS MARATHON NUTRITION? THE ANSWER....A LOT!!
Preparing for a marathon takes more than just following a training plan. As I wrote about in my previous blog, there are other factors...
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Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Sep 29, 20227 min read
WHAT THE PROS AND EVEN RUNNERS LIKE YOU AND I SHOULD KEEP IN MIND WHEN PREPPING FOR A MARATHON
So you’ve decided to train for a marathon! Excellent decision, as training for and running this type of race can offer numerous benefits...
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Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Aug 22, 20229 min read
IS CROSSFIT DANGEROUS???...HERE ARE THE BEST WAYS TO MINIMIZE EXPOSURE TO CROSSFIT INJURIES
With the CrossFit Games all wrapped up for this year at the time of writing this, some of you reading this may be inspired be these...
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Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Jun 5, 20226 min read
SHOULD I GET A CORTISONE SHOT FOR MY PAIN? THE TRUTH BEHIND CORTICOSTEROIDS
In my experience, when something seems too good to be true, that’s usually the case, especially when it comes to the medical field. I’m...
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Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Apr 28, 20225 min read
HOW CAN I IMPROVE MY POWER OUTPUT WHILE CYCLING?
Your bicycle is properly fitted, the water bottle is filled and you’re donning your most comfortable (and hopefully safest) helmet. You...
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jennifer6158
Apr 10, 20225 min read
HOW DO I STAY YOUNG? - TELOMERES: THE SECRET WEAPON TO ANTI-AGNING
Back in elementary school, I remember reading about the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon, and his quest to find the Fountain of Youth....
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Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Mar 18, 20226 min read
Rest Days....Not Just A Luxury But A Necessity!
“Stay active and get regular exercise.” It seems everywhere you turn, this piece of advice is thrown at us by people who know best –...
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Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Feb 27, 20227 min read
The Importance of Sport Specificity Training
Throughout my career, I’ve seen dozens of athletes wishing to get to the next stage of their sport only to fall short. They might develop...
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Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Feb 18, 20227 min read
Eccentric Training and its Importance in Recovery from Tendinopathy
Our bodies are amazing pieces of art, made up of organs, bones, muscles, joints, and tendons, all working together to keep us alive and...
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