Are you unmotivated to work out during Covid restrictions? Worried that you're getting sluggish? It's true that you'll lose some fitness but you can get it back when you start exercising again. ow.ly/2Hic50BRhMQ

Even during Covid restrictions you can take action to achieve weight loss. Intermittent fasting is simple and might kickstart your weight loss journey. ow.ly/AdK450BXPoU

There's good evidence that forefoot strike running is better for the body, but if you're happy being a heel striker you probably don't need to change. ow.ly/yCaq50C4WqB

Today is an exciting day but has the potential to be stressful for many people. Exercise- almost any movement based activity- is a great stress-buster. sidelinesportsdoc.com/exercise-is-a-…

Many benefits to Vitamin D, consider supplementing your diet especially during winter months. Beyond obvious benefits to bones, there are many other positive aspects including possible lower risk of Covid-19 infection. sidelinesportsdoc.com/vitamin-d-cons…

The good news from the rec and comp sports restrictions: far fewer overuse injuries. The bad news: "underuse" is probably worse than overuse. Find a way to keep moving and stay active during Covid-19. ow.ly/LeH250Cnd9t

"Percussive massage" devices like a vibrating foam roller or hand held devices are worth trying for post-activity recovery. I find they'll make you feel better faster than stretching or standard rollers and get you ready for your next workout. ow.ly/T1UC50CzEDg

Covid-19 virus transmission risk is much higher when you're in a small enclosed space with others. The pregame meal is likely a bigger problem than an outdoor sports event played with appropriate spacing. ow.ly/qKSd50CGlRi

Amidst all the craziness around us it's starting to snow and many of you will have an opportunity to snowboard and ski. Be on the lookout for significant foot pain with snowboarding, might need careful evaluation for a possible snowboarder's fracture. ow.ly/5bjv50CMgJm

Please resist the temptation to play loose with the Covid guidelines. If "normal" is our goal, keep that in mind and stay safe. Cutting corners can have serious consequences. ow.ly/3iuX50CWvpN

Knowing WHY you want to do something can be a powerful tool to keep you on track and achieve your sports, health, and fitness goals. ow.ly/M6Vb50D0C8u

Cryotherapy may be a helpful recovery tool, but new research suggests we might want to rethink the role of ice in acute injuries- questioning what we've done for decades. ow.ly/EPtL50DczfE

Videoconferences and stay-at-home has made already sedentary people even less active during Covid. Please get up and move, fight back against underuse. sidelinesportsdoc.com/please-get-up-…

The best time to exercise is: whenever you can. But if you have a choice later afternoon may be better for fat loss and metabolism. sidelinesportsdoc.com/whats-the-best…

More people who have never smoked are getting lung cancer. Reasons for this are so far unknown, and point to the need to better identify the problem in its earliest stages. sidelinesportsdoc.com/more-never-smo…

Return to sports after a tibia fracture typically takes several months, and if it's an "open" fracture can take much longer. Each case is unique. sidelinesportsdoc.com/when-can-i-pla…

return to sport after Covid-19 infection requires careful consultation with your physician. Fortunately, recent research shows that very few healthy adults have permanent effects on their heart. sidelinesportsdoc.com/covid-effects-…

As more U.S. adults get fully vaccinated, opportunities for gathering without face masks are increasing. Check out the new guidelines issued by the CDC. ow.ly/RVeS50E6vo1

Minimalist running shoes used to be all the rage, now the pendulum has swung to maximalist shoes. What are they, and could they help you? sidelinesportsdoc.com/the-rise-of-th…

Christian Eriksen's on-field cardiac arrest is a reminder to all sport organizations from youth to the pros: you need an emergency action plan, and you need to practice it. ow.ly/Qswl50Fb1nX