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4 exercises that make back pain worse and 4 moves to do instead

Unlike some of the excuses we make to avoid our daily workout, an achy back is a justifiable reason to skip a workout. Here’s the catch: exercise is one of the best things you can do for an aching back … Continue reading →

Infographic: the do-anywhere, full-body resistance band workout

Are you ready for an easy to follow workout that only requires one piece of equipment? Here it is! Resistance bands are an effective way to level up any strength training program. This workout originally found on Greatist, is a … Continue reading →

How you should sit at your desk according to ergonomics

Sitting all day is bad for your health. It causes your muscles to become inactive and reduces the number of calories you burn per minute, even when you are sitting with good posture! Most of us don’t sit with good … Continue reading →

FEI Retail features Sup-R Band® at NATA 2016

Date: June 2, 2016 Fabrication Enterprises Retail Sales (FEI Retail) will feature its Sup-R Band® latex-free exercise band at the National Athletic Trainers Association’s AT Expo June 22 – 25 in Baltimore, MD. Sup-R Band® performs like a latex exercise … Continue reading →

11 tips for dealing with an injury

Injuries don’t just affect physical well-being; they can wreak havoc on a person’s emotional well-being. When fitness is a major part of your identity it can seem like your whole life is thrown off. It’s hard to see right after … Continue reading →

Is it a strain or a sprain?

You’re out for your morning run and all a sudden it happens pain. You try and power through it, but when you get back home you realize this is unlike the typical soreness you experience after a good run. Is it … Continue reading →

Infographic: the best desk stretches

Sitting is harmful to your health. If you already accept that as a fact this may be surprising to you: sitting is so detrimental to your health that exercising for 30 minutes a day doesn’t offset its negative effects. This … Continue reading →

Easy ways to lose weight at work

Adults spend nearly a quarter of their lives each week at work. Many of us have jobs that are done in front of a computer, which means the majority of our day is spent sitting. Sitting for long periods of … Continue reading →

Best methods for treating ITBS

Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) occurs when the connective tissue extending from the pelvic bone to the shin bone becomes so tight that it rubs against the thighbone. It is one of the most common injuries among runners and can sideline … Continue reading →

4 Ways to Prevent Shin Splints

Did you know that your shins have to bear up to six times your weight while you exercise? Think about it. Someone who weighs 130lbs can be bearing up to 780lbs! It’s no wonder shin splints happen to walkers and … Continue reading →