Weight Loss And You

Desk jockeys and jocks, rejoice. If you log hours at the office, run, bike or walk, you probably have tight hip flexors — the muscle responsible for lifting the leg, drawing the knee to the chest and moving you front to back and side to side. You know, all the things you want your legs […]

Oregon is for hikers. Even if you live in the Rose City — or you’re just visiting — there are countless trails waiting to be explored just out your front door. With more than 5,000 acres of greenspace and 80 miles of soft-surface trails, Portland’s Forest Park — the largest urban forest in the U.S. […]

Ah, summer. The moment you step outside, it feels like you’ve walked into an oven — it’s a lot easier to stay indoors or choose the comfort of an air-conditioned gym. But what happens if you have to train outdoors? In those situations, you need special strategies to withstand brutally hot days while still maintaining […]

With each step, runners pound their bodies — and the impact on the joints and back can be 3–4 times your weight. So it’s no surprise runners often struggle with ankle, knee and back pain. The repetitive motion and sport-specific training also tightens and shortens the muscles and, without enough elongating and loosening, this can […]

Fat is back — and coconut oil has been hailed as a superfood. So what’s so special about this tropical nut oil? Although high in saturated fat, coconut oil has a large percentage of a beneficial fat called medium-chain fatty acids. It also contains antioxidant properties and boosts good cholesterol. It can even be used […]