Your Guide to Injury Prevention

An injury can really set back your training plans and fitness goals. Here are a few simple tips to stay healthy, strong and injury-free.

An Injury-Free Approach to Cross-Training

Cross-training prevents injuries—as long as you take a healthy approach.

Overuse Injury Is Preventable

As runners shake off the winter cobwebs and hit the roads with the first spring thaw, the gusto too often gives way to grievance as overuse injuries abound. Learn how you can prevent overuse injuries due to training errors.

Guide to Injury Prevention and Recovery

Whether it's a sore elbow from Saturday's tennis match or a twisted ankle from wiping out on the sidewalk, injuries will happen. Learn how to get back in the game in no time.

10 Fitness Do's and Don'ts

The American Council on Exercise (ACE) surveyed 3,000 fitness pros to identify the most common fitness mistakes. Find out what errors to avoid and get the best from your workout.

Food Rx: Eating for Injury Prevention

There's no doubt that smart training helps prevent injuries. But so will a wholesome diet. Eat these foods at the first sign of injury to get better and get back to running.

The Whole Story on Hamstrings

A strained hamstring can push back your training plans. Find out how to keep your hammies healthy and happy for better overall fitness.

Solving the Puzzle: 4 Tips for Injury-Free Running

Nagging running-related injuries can lead to a difficult season. Use these four key pieces of the injury-prevention puzzle to avoid being hobbled by persistent pain.

Hit the Trails for Injury Prevention

If you typically run on flat, paved surfaces the lower leg muscles and joints don't have to work as hard to stabilize. Joint stability and integrity are crucial for injury prevention. That's where trail running comes in.

How to Prevent an Achilles Injury

Pain in your Achilles can really set back your training and fitness goals. Learn how to avoid an injury and stay strong all season with these tips.

No More Quick Fixes for Shin Splints

Running can be the greatest joy or biggest pain. Some runners know how painful shin splints can be. Learn how to avoid them to reach success in your marathon.

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