Muscle pull is a common word used when people injure themselves during physical activity. Sometimes people use the word to refer to muscle cramp. A muscle cramp will present as a knot or hard spot in ...

With many of us pulling out our cyclocross bikes and practicing barriers and remounts (and maybe even preparing for dropped chains) for the first time in months, this is the perfect time of year to ...

As firefighters, we’re big on inexpensive tools that facilitate physical training. In many cases, you don’t need equipment at all, just gravity and an imagination–and those are free. There’s one piece ...

There's a lot of chatter in the fitness world about what constitutes a great workout. Some folks swear a series of awkward exercises is the key to gains. Others claim a quick jump rope workout that ...

A reader sent me this feedback over the weekend: ‘Dear doctor, I went to visit a neighbour. As she was about to see me off, she shouted that she could no longer stand up. She asked me to massage the ...

Push-ups and pull-ups are popular bodyweight exercises with distinct benefits. Pull-ups target the upper back and biceps, while push-ups focus on chest muscles. Both exercises can be modified for ...