A whole bunch of years ago, I was skiing with my snowboarding friends and was challenged by my guy friends to a contest on one of the jumps.  Not sure if I won or lost but I ended up with a torn up shoulder!  Dr. Jordan Metzl got me back on the volleyball court within a few months.

I’m a science dork and I ask a gazillion questions when I go to the doctor.  Yeah, I’m sure they love me! Honesty, nothing makes me happier than when doctors get out the sketch pad and start drawing and labeling to show me what’s going on and how it can be fixed.  Dr. Metzl did just that!

The point of my post is to share the news about his new book: The Athletes Book of Home Remedies: 1,001 doctor-approved health fixes and injury-prevention secrets for a leaner, fitter, more athletic body!

You can pre-order it on Amazon.com, which I already did.

Here is more about Dr. Metzl and this book:

Jordan Metzl, MD is a nationally recognized sports medicine physician at Hospital for Special Surgery, in New York City. His practice treats more than 20,000 patients and he is regularly voted among New York ’s top sports medicine doctors by New York magazine. He lectures and teaches all over the world and has appeared on the Today show and Good Morning America.  He is also an amazing Triathlete and Marathoner!

This comprehensive guidebook for fitness buffs and sports enthusiasts empowers readers to self diagnose and self-treat chronic and acute aches and pains—from shin splints and sprains to athlete’s foot—and provides medically sound advice on preventing injuries.

When you get hurt, you have fears. You have questions. Ice or heat? Should I see a doctor? Will I need surgery? This book answers those questions and allays those fears. Dr. Jordan Metzl, one of the nation’s leading sports medicine physicians, breaks down all the information into easy-to-follow strategies for effective self-treatment—while letting you know in no uncertain terms when you should go see your own doctor, pronto.

The Hampton’s Marathon and Half-Marathon is today!!  Just wanted to give a shout out to my fellow Wgirls member, Rachel Koch, who just finished her first Half-Marathon today in 2 hours flat.  AWESOME job Rachel!!!

Ever wonder if you are training in the right workout clothes?  Well that was Jo Anne’s issue and she partnered up with Bianca Jade of MizzFit to find workout clothes that worked for her Marathon and Triathlon training.  Jo Anne was looking for “cute workout clothes that were also performance based.”  And they chose ellasport!  Yes, we are thrilled .  Thanks MizzFit!

Check out this video to see the Style Up 2 Shape Up!  Also in the video is New York fitness expert and FlyWheel Sports instructor, Holly Rilinger!  She gives Bianca and Jo Anne a butt-kicking workout as they test their ellasport workout clothes.  AND Holly is one of the final trainers in the running for the next Biggest Loser!!  We’re keeping our fingers crossed for you Holly!

Ours do and they’re 20% off through Sunday April 3rd!  Wearing a fitted capri or pant is more slimming than baggy pants, which may seem counter intuitive, but it’s true.  The key is in the fabric.  It must be thick/dense enough while still offering enough stretch so that imperfections are concealed and your hips, butt, and thighs are “smoothed out.”   The fabric used to make our running/workout capris is a blend of nylon, Lycra®, and Tactel®, which gives them a smooth feel against your skin.

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The position and location of seams also help to provide a slimming look of your hips and thighs.  The picture above shows the side shaping seams on the New Power Capris.

Run and workout hands free!  The back pocket is made of Coolmax® mesh, which helps this particularly sweaty spot breathe.  You can even fit an iPhone in the pocket!  Cash, keys, and cards fit well too .

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The ellasport running/workout capris are 20% now through Sunday, April 3rd!  Treat yourself to a new pair of slimming, sexy workout capris!

ellasport new power capris

I have not been on a rowing machine since college when I was on the rowing team.  Since I was in New Hampshire and it was too cold to row outdoors all year, we used these during the winter to train.  And boy do I have poignant memories of training on the “erg” machine!  It was TOUGH! So today, in search of something different for my cardio workout, I revisited the rowing machine.  I forgot just how amazing they are!

With another Triathlon and running season upon us, lots of us are busy running, cycling, and Spinning.  You may find that you need to include some cross training into your training.  Among many benefits, cross training can help prevent overuse injuries by using your muscles in different ways.  It can also help you continue to build fitness while recovering from an injury. The rowing machine, also known as an ergometer or “erg” machine to those who row, is an amazing tool for your training and cross training!  Rowing works your legs, back, and upper-body and the impact is low on your joints and body.   Cross training on the rowing machine allows you to keep your legs, back and upper-body strong while further conditioning your cardiorespiratory system.  Because you are engaging so many muscles when you row, your cardio system works hard!  Additionally, one rigorous hour on the rower can burn 800 calories! Learning the proper rowing machine technique is essential in order avoid injury and to maximize your efficiency and calorie burn.  The tendency for beginners is to use their upper-body too much while their legs follow.  When you are using correct form, majority of your power or effort will come from driving your legs.  This video clearly describes the three components to the row: the catch, drive, and recovery.  Check it out and definitely give the rowing machine a try!!

Do you use the rowing machine in your training?  Let’s discuss! 

Welcome to our new blog location!  Now our website and blog are living happily side by side .  Speaking of living happily, are you?  Are you achieving your dreams?  Everyone has dreams and desires for their family, loved ones, career, etc., but how much of them can come to fruition by the power of your own mind?  According to Dr. Joesph Murphy, Ph.D., D.D., author of The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, we have the power to make all of our dreams come true!  Perhaps there is something to sayings like “mind over matter” and “you are what you think.”

Dr. Murphy explains the scientific relationship between our conscious and subconscious minds.  Essentially, and I am paraphrasing here, your conscious thoughts control your subconscious, and it is your subconscious that brings your dream(s) into reality.  By picturing your dream and really thinking and feeling as though it is reality, you are making your dream become your reality.

This may sound a little out there, and honestly when I first started reading the book I was skeptical.  But then I thought what have I got to lose?!  So for the last week I have made every effort to choose my conscious thoughts carefully and not only visualize my dreams, but really feel them as reality.  At the very least I have been in a much better mood since I started .  I look forward to writing about my dreams that have become my reality!

How do you make your dreams come true?  Tell us in the comment section!