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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...

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Apr 13, 20233 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...
jennifer6158
Apr 12, 20237 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...

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Mar 24, 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....

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Mar 6, 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...

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Feb 17, 20233 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...

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Feb 9, 20234 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...

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Nov 19, 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...

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Nov 16, 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...

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Nov 4, 20225 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...

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Oct 21, 20226 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...

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Oct 7, 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...

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Sep 29, 20227 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...

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Aug 22, 20229 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...

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Jun 5, 20226 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...

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Apr 28, 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....
jennifer6158
Apr 10, 20225 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 –...

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Mar 18, 20226 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...

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Feb 27, 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...

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Feb 18, 20227 min read


Tips for Adding Interval Running to Your Workout
I see many endurance athletes who become complacent with their workout program. They assume because they’re in good physical condition...

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Feb 8, 20226 min read
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