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AthletiCo has 47 locations in the Chicagoland area that offer orthopedic rehabilitation, physical and occupational therapy, sports medicine, massagetherapy, and much more. For more information, please go to www.athletico.com.

Defy Limitations with an Anti-Gravity Treadmill

Written by AthletiCo
Posted Sep 09, 2008
Defy restriction, defy injury and defy limitations with AthletiCo’s newest cutting-edge piece of equipment: the G-Trainer Anti-Gravity Treadmill. 

Moderation, Not Denial

Written by Athletico
Posted Sep 02, 2008
When thinking about diet, think MODERATION. Eating right is a lifestyle, not a form of torture.  If you want to have a cookie, have A cookie, not the whole sleeve of Thin Mint girl scout cookies.

Importance of Flexibility for Triathletes

Written by Athletico
Posted Sep 02, 2008
Triathlon requires the demand of many different muscle groups, often taking them through a different range of motion specific to each of the three sports.  To prevent overuse injuries and/or muscle strains it is important to focus on flexibility as part of your triathlon training regimen.  Flexibility training is the most overlooked component of fitness.

Foam Roll Your Way to a Healthy Season

Written by Athletico
Posted Jun 20, 2008
Along with static stretching, which is the process of passively taking a muscle to the point of tension and holding for 20 seconds, there is a less common form of flexibility training called Self Myofascial Release Stretching (SMFR).  SMFR is the process of utilizing bio-foam rollers to improve soft tissue extensibility. 

Cycling Health Tips

Written by Athletico
Posted May 03, 2008
Follow these tips to help you stay healthy while riding.... 

Overstriding

Written by Athletico
Posted May 02, 2008
Overstriding is a common mistake that many recreational runners make.  Overstriding results from the foot landing too far out in front of the runner as they make contact with the ground.  

Strength Training for Endurance Athletes

Written by Athletico
Posted May 01, 2008
Endurance cyclists and triathletes may think of strength training as bodybuilding, which is associated with gaining unwanted mass. Unfortunately this thinking keeps many endurance athletes from participating in a properly designed strength and conditioning program.
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