Category: health + fitness

Yoga for Derby Instructor Artie Choke-her

yoga for crossovers

Whether you are Fresh Meat learning how to do crossovers before the 27/5 or a vet who wants to improve their balance and speed, this yoga sequence is for you!

shoulder injury and rehab

Whips, bracing, blocks and impacts on the track provide a special breed of injuries to this part of the body.

blister care

Blisters are a common ailment for athletes. Here are some tips on care and prevention from a Certified Athletic Trainer.

bearing it: take a second for self-care

Just as it takes attention to the smaller parts of our skates for the whole to work to greatest advantage, so is this true of ourselves.

the price to play

Nowadays derby players may walk out of games covered in bruises and sore muscles, comparing battle scars over beers. They used to go to hospitals.

evaluating nutrition information on the internet

Because not everything you read on the internet is true, here are some tips for evaluating nutrition info online!

from injured to resilient

how determination, community and a well-timed t-shirt helped a strong, athletic woman on the road to recovery

shin splints

Shin splints are a result of cumulative stress rather than an acute injury, and the symptoms can develop and increase gradually. The cause of shin splints is multifactorial and often debated.

sports enhancement drinks

Queen and Rowdy provide an opinionated, verbose, and hilarious perspective on three different drink supplement brands designed to
enhance athletic performance.