by Jessica Kisiel | Jul 8, 2012 | Personal Wellness
1. Reduce joint pain and inflammation A joint can be defined as the meeting place of two skeletal bones. The majority of our joints are synovial joints which are surrounded by a membrane and bathed in fluid. These joints also contain shock absorbing materials to...
by Jessica Kisiel | Jun 28, 2012 | Posture and Technique
1. Look where you want to go with soft eyes The number one mistake beginner mountain bikers make is focusing on the obstacles in the trail. The path of your bike follows your eyes. If you stare intently at the rock, tree, or root odds are you will hit them. Instead,...
by Jessica Kisiel | Jun 21, 2012 | Personal Wellness
Positive Psychology research has shown that one way to increase uplifted emotions is to do what you are good at. Utilizing your character strengths especially in the service of others has been shown to produce lasting good feelings. Aside from having the “warm...
by Jessica Kisiel | Jun 11, 2012 | Injury Recovery
It’s very easy to accept your limitations and conform to societal norms. It is much more difficult to challenge common wisdom and believe that something bigger is possible. Over a decade ago I had my first knee surgery and was told my running days were...
by Jessica Kisiel | Jun 6, 2012 | Sports Training
Protein seems to be the most misunderstood of the food nutrients. And it is no wonder with the popularity of high protein diets, protein powders, bars, and so on. Since I am not a dietitian I will share some of the sound advice offered by sports nutritionist and...
