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  • Recipe

    High Performance Recipe: Pre-Workout Beet Juice

    December 19, 2015

    Beet juice is great for athletic performance due to nitric oxide increasing blood flow and oxygen to your muscles. View Recipe

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Nutrition, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: athletic performance, beet juice, beets, Gary Roberts, juice, juicing, recipe, workout

    beet juice
  • Recipe

    High-Performance Coconut Water Smoothie Recipes

    December 18, 2015

    Learn how to whip up this refreshing coconut smoothie recipe, complete with an extra nutritional punch! View Recipe

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: coconut water, Gary Roberts, recipe, shakes, Smoothie Recipes, training, workout

    banana smoothie
  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    Do It Right: Exercises That Can Cause Injury

    July 12, 2015

    Any type of physical activity or exercise comes with the risk of injury. Learn how proper form and technique can prevent unnecessary pain and injury. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: exercise, injuries, injury, O, pain, rotator cuff injury, The Oprah Magazine, UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex, workout

    exercises that can cause injury
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  • Article - 45 Second Read

    Try Watermelon for Your Pre Workout Fuel

    June 9, 2015

    Besides enjoying it as a juicy treat, you should also consider eating watermelon pre workout to help you recover quicker. Learn more in our infographic. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: exercise, fitness, infographic, pre workout, summer snack, watermelon, workout, workout fuel

  • Gallery

    Pump Up Your Body With a Pumpkin Workout!

    November 17, 2014

    Pump up your body during the holidays using pumpkins! Check out this infographic for 7 easy exercises that you can do at home with a pumpkin and 2 gourds. Learn More

    Categorized as: Fitness

    Tagged with: calories, exercise, gourd, pumpkin, Thanksgiving, unconventional, workout

    pumpkin workout teaser image
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Using a Heart Rate Monitor: Training Tips, FAQs, and Suggestions

    November 5, 2014

    Learn more about how heart rate monitors offer active people of all fitness levels a helpful resource to track and improve their performance. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: Aaron Mares MD, beats per minute, bpm, cardio, fitness, heart rate, heart rate monitor, workout

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  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Risks of High-Intensity Training Programs

    June 4, 2014

    Learn more about high intensity training programs and the potential risks associated with these workouts. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

    Categorized as: Fitness

    Tagged with: Aaron Mares MD, CrossFit™, exercise, high-intensity interval training, high-intensity training programs, HIIT, sports medicine, workout

    risks high intensity training programs

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