New RAND report finds almost 70% of Army is overweight or obese. We often hear or see social media posts saying you can’t outrun a bad diet. This one thing may, in fact, help prove that point. The interesting point here is that the Army exercises a lot. The problem can’t be corrected by simply […]
Common Anti-Inflammatories (NSAIDs) Use In Athletes May Put The Kidneys At Risk
Athletes commonly take Anti-Inflammatory NSAIDs like Ibuprofen during training to help reduce post workout muscle soreness. I previously discussed research that demonstrated taking these anti-inflammatory drugs interferes with training recovery and adaptation. A well researched area is the effect of NSAIDs on kidney function. This is important in high risk individuals and in athletes as […]
“I’m A Runner. Should I Take An Anti-Inflammatory Before Training?”
“Should I take an anti-inflammatory pain reliever before training to reduce pain, stiffness, and other symptoms from training?” Endurance Athletes like Cyclists, Runners, and Triathletes commonly take an ibuprofen, motrin, advil, or some other NSAID (diclofenac, celecoxib, rofecoxib) before training with the hopes that it would reduce inflammation and pain from pushing your body. The […]
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