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The Importance of Neck Strength

September 20, 2017

Learn why strengthening the neck muscles is part of any concussion rehabilitation plan at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, Concussion Athlete, concussion recovery, infographic, neck, neck muscles, neck strength, rehabilitation, sports injury, training
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Maximize Your Run by Getting Good Rest

April 2, 2017

When you’re not getting enough sleep at night, your run suffers, and your chance of injury and illness increases. Read more here. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: athletics, marathon training, marathons, running, sleep health, sports medicine, training
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8 Essential Winter Sport Safety Tips for Every Athlete

December 8, 2016

Before you hit the slopes or step in the rink this winter, keep in mind these eight tips to help keep you safe and ready to take on the elements. Learn More

Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: sport safety, sports medicine, training, winter sports
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Marathon Training Tips and Advice

January 25, 2016

Training for a marathon can seem like a very daunting task. We've compiled several of our best marathon training articles to help you start to get ready! Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: cross training, half marathon, marathon, marathon prep, running, training
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How to Use Cross Training for Marathon Prep

April 18, 2015

Training for a half or full marathon with a spring race day means the majority of your training falls in the winter. Learn how cross training can help. Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: cross training, cycling, indoors, marathon, running, swimming, training, training indoors
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Recipe: No-Bake Protein Bars

April 4, 2015

Need a healthy snack to help you fuel up before a workout? Discover how a few simple ingredients can turn into delicious protein bars. View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition
Tagged with: Breakfast and Brunch Recipes, healthy, infographic, marathon, no bake, protein, recipes, running, snacks, training, video
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Marathon Training Nutrition: Paleo, Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Keto Diets

March 3, 2015

One of the more important aspects of full or half marathon training is proper nutrition. Learn how the food you fuel your body with affects your performance Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: gluten-free diet, Leslie Bonci, marathon, marathon nutrition, paleo diet, soy products, sports medicine, training, vegan, vegan diet, veganism
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Marathon Blogger Joe A. Talks Marathon Prep

February 16, 2015

Are you in the early stages of marathon training? Learn how Joe A., a marathon runner, prepared for each of his five marathons in the past two years. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: 10K, 5k, Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, marathon prep, marathon recovery, marathon training, running, training