Avid Sports Medicine Blog
Find Your Inner Peace: Practicing Meditation In San Francisco
The demands of modern life can cause stress, anxiety and a sense of personal disorganization. Our schedules are always packed, and it’s hard to find time for anything other than work or home-related tasks. The more we run around, the less we feel in control of our...
Top 5 Mistakes Runners Make in Their Training
Are you looking for ways to keep your body and mind healthy? Running has been a fitness staple for years, but it’s essential to prepare for your run correctly and avoid the top 5 most common mistakes runners make in their training. The Benefits of Running When most...
Everything You Need To Know About Kettlebell Exercises
Are you looking to add some meaningful variety to your workout routine? If that’s the case, look no further than learning some kettlebell exercises or athletic training. Kettlebell exercises have become a staple of exercise regimens because of their simplicity and...
What You Need To Know About Plantar Fasciitis
Do you experience heel pain every time you stand up or walk? You might be surprised to learn how prevalent that is among people of all ages. Plantar fasciitis is an injury that affects daily life quite significantly. Treat the pain right away to speed up the healing...
How To Make The Most Out Of Your Workday – 10 Productivity Hacks
You know that feeling when you're at work, and it's 1:30 in the afternoon, and you've done nothing but waste time on social media and email? Yeah. Us too. But we all have a limited amount of time in our days, and if we don't use every minute wisely, we'll be left with...
How Exercise Remodels Your Brain
In a world of escalating worries and safety concerns, we find ourselves fastened to our chairs more than ever before. Unfortunately, our collective dive into the world of digital pleasures and remote work has robbed our bodies of their physical outlets. As living...
Heal Your Body With Sleep
Sleep is one of our body's most important biological functions and is key to our well-being. Sadly, many of us do not realize the important role sleep plays in our lives and subsequently allow poor sleeping into our routines. According to surveys conducted by the...
5 Signs You Urgently Need a Mental Health Day
According to the WHO, depression and anxiety disorders have cost the American economy dearly - almost $1 trillion each year! Doing productive and fulfilling work can be important to our overall happiness, but it’s important to find a healthy balance between work and...
3 Remarkable Benefits of Fitness Boxing
For many, the thought of boxing calls forth the image of two powerful athletes competing for supremacy in the ring. But boxing isn’t only for athletes seeking the thrill and challenge of competitive fighting. Lately, many adults have taken up boxing as their favorite...
Top 10 Ways To Create A Successful Office Step Challenge And Why You Should Do It
When it comes to creating a successful workplace, employee wellness is one of the most important factors. Having a highly engaged staff leads to 20% higher sales and 21% higher profitability, according to a Gallup survey. The good news is that employee wellness can be...
5 Incredible Benefits of Meditation
Meditation is a practice that has been around for many centuries. It's often associated with Eastern religions, but it is actually a universal practice that anyone can and should be doing. There are many different styles of meditation, and there are also many...
HIIT Benefits: 8 Reasons To Try High-Intensity Interval Training
High-Intensity Interval Training, or HIIT, is a form of interval training exercise that alternates between periods of intense activity and rest. HIIT can be used to improve cardiovascular endurance, weight loss, muscle gains, and overall health. The high-intensity...