by Steve Gonser PT, DPT | Oct 27, 2020 | Physical Fitness, YMCA Turkey Trot
If you’re a runner who feels stiff and tight while running, then the stretch below can help you. Coined the “Runner’s Stretch,” this exercise helps runners and their stride feel loose and less stiff while running. The best part is that the... 
by Steve Gonser PT, DPT | Oct 21, 2020 | Physical Fitness, YMCA Turkey Trot
The YMCA Buffalo Niagara Turkey Trot is only five weeks away! It’s important for runners to supplement their training with exercises that focus on balance and strength. Physical Therapist Kearsten Fish PT DPT outlines three of her favorite exercises to keep... 
by Kearsten Fish PT DPT | Oct 14, 2020 | Physical Fitness, YMCA Turkey Trot
With only six weeks until the YMCA Buffalo Niagara Turkey Trot, it’s important to cool down properly. A proper cool-down will not only help you avoid injury but can prevent post-run and exercise stiffness and soreness. Unlike a warm-up, which should be more... 
by Kearsten Fish PT DPT | Oct 6, 2020 | Physical Fitness, YMCA Turkey Trot
Whether you’re gearing up for the YMCA Buffalo Niagara Turkey Trot, heading to an exercise class, or lifting weight in your basement, warming up is important. A good warm-up routine can help not only help aching and sore joints, but also prevent you from... 
by Jenna Darron PT DPT | Nov 5, 2019 | YMCA Turkey Trot
Through my time working with countless runners, I have learned that runner’s care about many things… How many miles they can do this week, what they get to eat after their long runs, chasing down their next PR, what shoes to wear, and the list goes on and on. Caring... 
by Jenna Darron PT DPT | Oct 29, 2019 | YMCA Turkey Trot
Running has one of the HIGHEST INJURY RATES per year of all sports with nearly 80% of runner’s suffering an injury that derails their training. It makes sense when you start to think about it. Running is extremely repetitive. This repetitive motion is a really easy... 