What is a stress fracture? A stress fracture is a break in the bone caused by repetitive actions. Often a very small crack, they often go unnoticed until the pain becomes too intense to continue the activity. The pain will continue to worsen with time. These repeated actions can range from running, playing basketball, gymnastics […]
Why Am I Gaining So Much Weight?
As we age, we lose precious muscle mass. Age-related sarcopenia can have devastating effects. This starts in your 30s. It goes down exponentially with every decade that passes. There are things you can do to help. Stay active. It will help you maintain the muscle mass you already have. Lift weights. Weight training can build new muscle […]
The Need for Sleep
Sleep is a vital component of your health. Lack of quality sleep can lead to detriment in many ways. To live your best life, get 7-9 hours every night. You’ll be glad you did! Sleep helps balance your hormones. If you don’t get sufficient sleep, your levels of ghrelin (hunger) goes up and your leptin levels […]
The Best Thing to Do In Flu Season
Flu season has officially hit Virginia. We’re not seeing a lot of cases yet but we expect them to be on the rise. It’s not too late to get a flu shot! The best line of defense is to wash your hands every chance you get! The second best thing is, once you begin experiencing symptoms, […]
Interview with Sika Henry
This is an interview I did with Sika Henry of our Elite Racing Team for Endurance Magazine. Just a little teaser! For the full article stay tuned for her article upcoming… Sika, please tell us a little about yourself. I was born in New York, but grew up in Northern New Jersey (right outside of […]
On the Wings of Angels
How far would you go to make your child feel whole? Happy? Ricky Hoyt has cerebral palsy. Rick asked his father if they could run a race together to raise money to benefit a paralyzed lacrosse player. Dick Hoyt pushed his son in that race. After their first race Rick said, “Dad, when I’m running, it […]
Adam Otstot joins the In and Out Express Care Elite Racing Team
We just signed the 4th member of our Triathlon Team! In and Out Express Care is ecstatic with the deep local triathlete talent that Hampton Roads has. It is an honor to support our local athletes. Our triathlon sponsorship program is without parallel in this area. We hope to continue to grow and add new […]
Don’t Be Hangry, Be Happy
I spent the first 42 years of my life skinny. Wait, let me correct that. I was obnoxiously skinny. Friends were jealous. My metabolism was like a furnace. I ate everything I wanted and never gained an ounce. Being an athlete enabled me to be completely care free when indulging. And I have a terrible […]
Keep Your Pets Safe This Holiday Season
Christmas has always been my favorite time of year. It starts with Thanksgiving, which is mom’s favorite holiday. It’s a time for family and good food. My grandma’s recipe for corn bread stuffing is the stuff dreams are made of. It tastes divine and is the epitome of comfort food. My grandma was an amazing […]
What’s Got You Sick?
It’s that time of year! Runny noses, strep throat, and the flu abound. If you or a family member becomes sick, it’s important to have a doctor diagnose the cause so that you can know how best to treat it. Antibiotics are sometimes necessary. But antibiotics are sometimes unnecessary, and could even be harmful. Here’s a handy […]
