Lifestyle & Wellness
8 Reasons to Sign Up for a Ramblin’ Rose Triathlon
Ramblin’ Rose Triathlon training lays a foundation for success in any sport.
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Sight By Side: How Para≈Guide is Making Their Mark on Charlotte
Imagine walking, running, swimming and cycling, all physically tied to another person. For the visually impaired, it’s the only way they can train. Para≈Guide is a new local nonprofit with the mission to encourage and support visually impaired, multi-sport athletes to stay active.
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En Pointe: Ballet Injury Prevention (with Sample Warm-ups)
Ballet dancers do all types of dance including ballet, jazz, modern and tap, and all usually require about 20-30 hours of practice a week depending on level. Due to long hours of practice dancers are prone to overuse or chronic injuries.
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Family-Friendly Winter Outdoor Excursions in Winston-Salem
Spend a day walking the homes, gardens, and shops of Old Salem
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Benefits of Heavy Resistance Training
Many people make the assumption that there are no benefits to lifting heavy weights. Some feel that lifting lighter weights with high reps will yield the same results. This is simply not true.
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What You Need to Know About Cyclo-Cross
Cyclo-Cross is a mix between road racing, mountain biking and cross country. North Carolina is now recognized as one of the nation's hotbeds for cyclocross and the NCCX Series is the premier series in the state. OrthoCarolina is proud to support such a unique organization inspiring active and healthy lifestyles in North Carolina through our partnership with NCCX.
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6 Top Spots for Winter Camping in and Around Charlotte
Drive 40-minutes southwest of downtown for Charlotte’s one and only peak-bagging challenge, with the best city skyline views in the region.
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An Insider's Guide to Charlotte's Latta Nature Center and Preserve
The Latta plantation is now a living history site surrounded by a 1,600-acre nature preserve.
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Top National Park Day Hikes From Charlotte
From the Frasier fir and Norway spruce-clad peaks of the Smokies to the bald cypress and tupelo-covered floodplain of Congaree, surprising biodiversity awaits you in the National Park sites just a day’s drive from Charlotte.
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Before hitting the slope: Warm up and get your body prepared for exercise!
Your body needs 5-10 min of aerobic and muscular endurance activity to prepare your body for exercise.
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How Exercise and Nutrition Go Hand in Hand
Exercise can brighten your mood, stave off depression, and increase energy. When it comes to your nutrition, a balanced diet is best for everyone. Food is what fuels us and helps us get through our day, and how you feed your body affects your performance in everything you do
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Making a Meal Out of Health: 10 Tips to Eat Healthy
Becoming a healthy eater starts with choosing healthy, delicious foods. Selecting the right healthy foods might sound overwhelming if it’s new to you, but even small steps and changes pay off in the long run.
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5 Top Fall Camping Spots in North Carolina
North Carolina is peppered with wilderness-enveloped campgrounds, from the Great Smokies to the Atlantic shores.
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The Story Behind North Carolina's Pilot Mountain State Park
Pilot Mountain has guided centuries of travelers, from nomadic Native Americans to Moravian immigrants.
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3 Amazing Weekend Backpacking Loops in the Smokies
With these three backpacking loops, you can sample the best of the Smokies in a weekend.
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Paddling Through History: A Weekend on the Daniel Boone Heritage Canoe Trail
Combine a history tour and backcountry adventure on North Carolina's Daniel Boone Heritage Canoe Trail.
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Twin City Talks in Winston-Salem
Twin City Talks, a community forum hosted in partnership with the Winston-Salem Journal, engaged the Winston-Salem community in an open discussion about public art this week at Foothills Brewing. Preceded by topical podcasts and articles, the forum invited residents to engage with community leaders in the arts and cultural sector.
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An Insider’s Guide to Charlotte’s Booming Road Cycling Scene
With the adoption of a five-year bike plan, the Charlotte City Council has thrown its weight behind the city’s cycling movement.
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Improving Balance to Prevent Injuries
How much time do you devote to balance? The truth is probably not enough. While a lot of us take the time to go to the gym and get in our strength training and cardio, we often neglect simple balance exercises.
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Office Ergonomics: Your How-To Guide for Sitting at Your Desk
Neck and low back pain is a prevalent issue in American society; up to 80% of people will experience low back pain in their lifetime. Particularly as our daily activities become more sedentary, we see that poor posture is the main contributor to neck and back pain. Here's your how-to guide for sitting at your desk.
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Off and Running: How One Physician/PA Duo Keeps Pace
They look just like any other ordinary runners out for a mid-day exercise break. But look closely and you’ll see Dr. Paloski and his physician assistant Abby running side-by-side, not too far from the pediatric office where they work
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How Ironman Athletes Train in Charlotte
What are the chances that two Charlotte-area triathletes from the same team qualify for the Ironman World Championship in the same year?
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SUP Charlotte: How and Where to Launch Your Board in the Queen City
Here’s everything you need to know to SUP in Charlotte.
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I’m a soccer mom… here’s why my kids are taking this year off
I’m a mom of two active boys who love soccer. They’ve been playing since they were five years old. As a former athlete and a physical therapist, I know how important it is to give your body time to rest and recover from overuse of the muscles and joints. When my kids came to me and said they wanted to take a break this season, I understood.
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