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Mindset in Overcoming Your Injuries.
Over the past couple of weeks, several friends of mine have been dealing with injuries of various severities and durations. In an attempt to help
September 22, 2021
Over the past couple of weeks, several friends of mine have been dealing with injuries of various severities and durations. In an attempt to help
In today’s blog, we’ll consider the following. The athlete’s media burden For the love of money Media shifts ‘process’ to ‘results’ thinking Meeting the media
In today’s blog, we’ll consider the following. New York Meltdown No whine with your cheese S.A.R.A.H. Regret or Regroup Through A Glass Darkly New York
In today’s blog, we’ll consider the following; Connectedness Stimulation or distraction Attention span of a goldfish Connecting through sports Expect more Connectedness To be human
In today’s blog, we’ll examine the precious benefits of playing sports and the painful detriments of not being active. Topics include: Choose wisely Activity benefits
Whispering Differently Today’s blog contains relevant research that can be used to enhance your performance in sports, business, and life. Topics: Whispering Old dog –
Binary Thinking: Benefit or Bias? Key topics: Benefits Biases Zooming in Cultivate Spectrum Thinking Benefits Binary thinking, also known as dichotomous thinking, happens when complex
The categories we are working through this summer are: Mindset Injuries Energy Specificity Today’s blog will cover these themes: Specificity and Progress Overuse Syndrome The
Blog: LITTLE-KNOWN SECRETS TO BOOST YOUR ENERGY The categories we are working through this month are: Mindset Injuries Energy Specificity Do or do not, there
Blog: Injury Hacks! How to minimize your injuries. The categories we are working through over the coming weeks are: Mindset Injuries Energy Specificity Today’s blog will
The underrated weapon of champions The categories we are working through over the coming weeks are: Mindset Injuries Energy Specificity Last week I covered course
A tribute to all fallen athletes: For the next several weeks, body helix will focus on helping the ‘fallen athletes’, those wounded in body and/or spirit. I am
Today’s blog will cover these topics: Stretch the paradigm into a paragon The Generation Effect Bewilderment – A champion’s best friend How many times have
Today’s blog will cover these topics: Are we wired for multitasking? How does multitasking impact sports performance? Tactics for controlling broad and narrow focus while
Blog: A Champion’s Self-Talk Today’s blog offers winning focus techniques. Belief is not enough Building the mental skillsets Learning the language Self-Talk fails and corrections
Change your past to change your future Today’s blog contains relevant research that can be used to enhance your performance in sports, business, and life.
Control and Perfection – Not the Pathway of Champions Over my years of coaching, I have seen recurring themes that hamper an athlete’s dreams of
Mental Teleportation | The Most Powerful Technology in the World of Sports – and Life In Today’s Blog, You Will Learn: The Most Powerful Technology
Topics in this Week’s Blog: What is a Polymath? The Worst Competitive Nightmare You Will Ever Face The Antidote: Adaptability with Purpose The Art of
Learning Points this Week: Getting Your Ass Kicked. The Rebound Effect. Nervous or Excited? As we learned in last week’s blog, sports participants and fans
Emotional Behavior + Awareness Thinking = Inspiring Results This week’s blog is one of my favorite areas of interest. It’s about insanity, self-worth, and awareness.
In This Week’s Blog: Game Theory Finite and Infinite Games Finite and Infinite Mindsets Tennis – A Finite Game with an Infinite Mindset |
Who is in Control of Your Life? Unless you choose otherwise, you are the only person you can control. You are the only person who
Ideas considered in this week’s blog: A breath of fresh air Balancing the predictable with the unknown Ways to develop Emotional Intelligence Advancing humanness “You
“It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.” -Coach John Wooden Elite Coaching In today’s blog you will discover: 🔵 A gauge
“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” ― W.B. Yeats Our 120-bit brain I have read that
Tips in this week’s blog: The Most Important Decision We Will Ever Make Einstein’s Two Magical Life Tenets The Black Hole of Our Minds Cultivate
In our series on Bio-Cultivating, we study ways to improve Healthspan. Neural-Cultivating is part of the science of brain neuroplasticity. The brain learns. By design, it is
“If you seek average results, pursue those that advise you to use your Common Sense. If you seek extraordinary results, run like hell away
“What gets measured gets managed.” What you can learn from this week’s blog: Personal FRED FLOPS! Who does this stuff? Benefits from Resistance and Endurance
RATED BLOG – AA (Athletic Audience) Health, Science, Performance Enhancing Language, Athletic Audience Advised This week my treasure hunt led to some fascinating learning on
Bio-Cultivating Learn Act Share Are You Being Hijacked? Brain-Gut Microbiome Connection: RATED BLOG – AA (Athletic Audience) Health, Science, Performance Enhancing Language, Athletic
Bio-Cultivating Learn Act Share Performance Enhancing Knowledge Bio-Cultivating, in simple terms, brings you powerful health insights and free resources to foster clarity of
Part Two: (Stay on track with “Power Tools”) Tips from last week’s article: The Gatekeeper is the single most influential person who choreographs an entire
One of the most important things to remember is that you are surrounded by people who care about you: your coaches, trainers, nutritional advisors,
Question #6 Answer #6 Question #5 Answer #5 Question #4 Answer #4 Question #3 Answer #3 Question #2 Answer #2 Question #1
Yes. Actually, Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal, and many other professionals, are using Time Perspective training in their matches. During my tennis coaching career,
Materials Count! Choose non-cotton socks that wick away moisture. High-grade fitted sports socks made of Polyester, Nylon, Spandex combinations feel great, and last longer. Stay
Give them what they really want! Our high-quality compression products and face masks are the perfect gift idea! Here are our Top 7 Body Helix
Mark Vines is an American tennis player who has been lucky enough to play in singles and doubles tournaments his entire life. Mark has been
Face Masks: Unveiling the Right One for You The Value Behind Today’s Masks With the advent of modern medicine, we understand how germs can give rise to
Body Helix is proud to announce company founder, Fred Robinson, 66, was inducted into the 2020 North Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame over the
Here are some great gift ideas for the active person on your list As a matter of fact, these come personally recommended from Fred Robinson,
If you have knees that ache constantly or the aching comes and goes, you know just how frustrating and uncomfortable it can feel. Aching knees
Question: I’m better than they are so why did I lose? Answer: You are not better than they are and your ego is killing your
I recently read that the average human attention span is now approximately FIVE seconds ( ). That’s less than the attention span of a goldfish!
In today’s short video, tennis champion Fred Robinson goes over how to shift your focus from the RESULT to the PROCESS. Whether it’s a routine
Body Helix and its founder, Fred Robinson, are excited to announce a new partnership with the Time Value of Tennis YouTube Channel. The YouTube channel,
Did you do a double-take on the title of this post? I know it sounds crazy, but there are benefits to injuries. Stick with me
Body Helix all began because I strained a hamstring and it wasn’t getting any better. After playing for months with the constant pain, I was
1. COMPRESSION WORKS Research shows a drastic decrease in pain sensation when compression is applied to injuries. Additionally, compression is a key component of the RICE method,
I go through books like most people go through coffee. Therefore, if you have been following along with my other blog posts, you will likely
This video is an “oldie but goodie.” Several years ago, I sat down with longtime friend, Brent Abel of Webtennis.com, about adjusting your practice
I’m often asked what I do for training off the court. I wanted to share the following with you in hopes that you’ll consider working
Iliotibial Band (IT Band) syndrome is one of two conditions with the nickname “runner’s knee”. The other, patellofemoral syndrome, also comes from overuse, so it’s easy
Iliotibial Band (IT Band) syndrome is one of two conditions with the nickname “runner’s knee”. The other, patellofemoral syndrome, also comes from overuse, so it’s easy
Many of us are familiar with the RICE (Rest Ice Compression Elevation) method of treating an acute injury, such as an ankle sprain. The compression
Please Note: We are always careful not to give medical advice. Please seek a medical evaluation for severe or prolonged pain from any cause. The
A Background on Arthritis
We receive many questions about the various types of knee braces and knee supports that are available on the market today. There are several types
Thanks for telling us about your shoulder pain. Stay tuned… you’ll be getting more information via email on solutions to help your pain. In the
In my last post on mental endurance, Three Ways to Improve Your Mental Endurance, we discussed:
Is our daily routine optimal for our health? How long during the day do we feel good? Are we consuming high-energy, efficient foods? Our love
After reading my first post on Mental Endurance and watching Roger Federer’s hitting session, you should have a quick glimpse at your attention span. If
Shalon Morris is a busy mom of three children. She has been married to her husband, Michael, for 16 years. They have 3 children, all who participate in sports
Training equals getting beat up and extreme training means getting pounded all the time! I have always been a believer in taking care of myself.
Christine Williams is a busy mom of two children. She was a professional dancer, teacher, studio owner and choreographer. She has also owned a businesses
Training hard requires you to replenish what your body has lost. Protein shakes and hydration supplements are a necessity when you train as much as
For many years, I have asked my tennis acquaintances and students these three simple questions, which apply to many sports and life endeavors:
Exercise can have a substantial impact on your overall health as well as symptoms related to arthritis, and it plays a key role in successfully
To kick off my new blog series, I felt it best to start with some of my favorite vitamins and supplements. Anyone who knows me knows
Volleyball’s repetitive jumping, diving, and explosive overhead movements create ideal conditions for injury. While most acute injuries are difficult to avoid, they can be managed
We’re on our feet constantly, but no one knows how often more than someone with plantar fasciitis. Constant pain in the bottom of your foot
Chronic pain around the inner part of your shin is maddening to anyone attempting to go about their day in a normal fashion. For the
At Body Helix, our mission is more than just providing our customers with compression sleeves that help them move with less pain. We are also
In this post, friend of Body Helix, Amy Mierzwa, shares with us her expertise on Sever’s Disease, which is something that affects many young athletes as
“You can’t get hurt during pickleball, can you?” Of course you can! While its popularity in recreation has risen due to the slower, lower-intensity nature,
If you’re a runner, you either have personal experience, or know someone who has had a run-in with shin splints. Shin splints, also known as
Despite being a mouthful to say, Osgood-Schlatter’s Disease (OSD) is a very common injury in young athletes. It’s incredibly painful to those who suffer from
Getting older is unavoidable. We all come face-to-face with the annoying effects of aging eventually. One of those downsides is slower, less efficient recovery from
A disease with a name similar to “severe” might sound daunting, but Sever’s disease is a fairly common disorder caused by inflammation of growth plates
Happy New Year from the team at Body Helix! You’ve likely been bombarded recently with commercials and social media posts encouraging you to join the
If your kid plays an organized sport, odds are they’re either a) running around between 15 different sports/activities or b) so busy with the demands
Let’s face it – having a kid around is asking for a bump or bruise at some point. Yet there are certain steps you can
In a society that requires office workers to spend long hours in front of a computer, poor posture and shoulder alignment are becoming more and
Many back pain sufferers struggle with what’s causing their pain, not realizing that extensive sitting each day could be the main culprit. In fact, according
According to the Arthritis Foundation, about 54 million adults have doctor-diagnosed arthritis, with the most common type of arthritis being osteoarthritis, which affects an estimated 31
The physical pain one endures through an injury is only a small part of the pain that the injury inflicts. There is also emotional pain.
Wimbledon 2018 is coming to a close. As tennis players and avid fans, we love to watch the grand slam tournaments. The pomp, the circumstance,
In the short video above, Lisa Dodson, developer and owner of ServeMaster, reviews the Body Helix Shoulder compression sleeve. Dodson, who is no stranger to
Recently, we had the pleasure of sitting down with one of Charlotte’s premier Crossfit coaches and nutrition experts, Jessica Pinkerton. Pinkerton has a bachelor’s degree
Movement is complex, to say the least. Sensory input and output must happen in order to create movement in our bodies. Our brains have the
Compression as a method of injury management has been around since the days of RICE (Rest Ice Compress Elevate). Compression has been proven time and time
Tennis player Lawrence Fuller recently sat down with Tom Parker, MD to discuss his experience with Body Helix compression wraps. While our products help those
According to statisticbrain.com, there are 29,000,000 golfers in the United States. Over nine percent of the U.S. population plays golf. With numbers this high, it
We are happy to have guest blogger Peter Fryer on the Body Helix blog today. Fryer is a longtime friend of Body Helix and author
Golf is an “explosive sport”, a term used to describe the rapid development of force or power. The golf stroke includes the rapid acceleration of
We’ve partnered up our friends at Health Perch to bring you some new exercises to spice up your workout. Whether you’re short on space, time, or budget,
Guest blogger, Lizl Kotz, of Lizl Kotz Performance shares some great insight into why you should try various sports and activities to help you stay
Kids going through a rapid growth spurt are vulnerable to anterior knee pain. This is pain that occurs at the front of the knee and
WHAT CAUSES ARTHRITIS?
Sports Medicine Physician, Todd McGrath, MD, from Philadelphia, PA, had this awesome information to share regarding one of his patients. If you are someone you
If you’ve ever hit the gym really hard, you’ve probably suffered through this particularly nasty workout hangover. Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, or DOMS if you
We all need a little motivation and inspiration now and then.
If we do the same motion over and over again, two things happen: 1. Imbalances develop from overuse. 2. The musculoskeletal system adapts, and your
Body Helix is excited to have Guest Blogger, Candice Case, join us today. Case is a certified group fitness instructor, personal trainer, and CrossFit coach. Read
Most of us think of pain only as suffering. And not just suffering, but suffering in its most raw and physical form. Of course, this
Our knees take a beating. Whether you are walking, jogging, or just doing every day activities you are putting pressure on your knees. This revealing
Body Helix is proud to announce that Erin Boynton, MD, has recently joined the Body Helix team as Medical Director. For the last sixteen years,
We’ve all thought about taking our tennis game to the next level. If you play competitively at all, you have likely asked yourself a myriad
As fitness enthusiasts can attest, injuries can be frustrating and painful. Learning to prevent and manage injuries is important for the serious, as well as
Click here to view the video with Dr. Erin Boynton, Orthopedic Surgeon, and Fred Robinson of Body Helix. Video Transcription is below.
Check out some of these strengthening tips from LiveStrong.com if you have hip pain or a hip injury. Hip injuries can drastically decrease quality of life,
Bob Litwin has made it his life, his work, his passion to help people live the very best stories of their lives, whether in sports, business,
We are excited to partner with Elite Physical Therapy to provide you with performance tips, workout ideas, and rehabilitation suggestions to help you perform at
Dr. Karl Fields, UNC professor and Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship at Cone Health Systems, discusses his own experiences with the adjustable knee helix
Injuries are on the rise in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) and outdated methods of treatment are no longer sufficient for today’s professional tennis players.
If you’re an athlete then nothing signals the arrival of spring training season like those longer days and the steady rise of the mercury. Whether
Guest blogger Tim Wilkison recently shared his insight into five of the top training tips for tennis players. In his tennis career, Wilkison reached 23rd
We recently caught up with psychologist, Neal Newman, Ph.D. about the mental aspects of working through an injury. As an athlete, you will no doubt experience injuries. However,
Today, we welcome guest blogger Carlos Salum, leadership performance strategist and professional tennis coach. Salum, founder of Salum International Resources, has helped world-class tennis players
Greg Artzt, friend of Body Helix, joins us on the blog today discussing his top eight lessons learned from spending his life playing competitive
We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with former two-time Australian Open Champion, Johan Kriek. Our conversation covered timely topics such as injuries among
“Testing a new knee brace from Body Helix. Gotta admit, it does a great job. Had some problems with lateral movement in my league match
Tennis players – this one’s for you! Guest Blogger, Pender Murphy, serves up his top lessons learned during his many years on the court. Murphy
Some of the most common injuries plaguing the professional tennis circuit also plague amateur tennis players. Compression treatment, recommended as part of the classic RICE (Rest, Ice,
Over the past several years, I have noticed many athletes wearing colorful Kiniseo Tape on different parts of their bodies for injury management and often
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Physicians sometimes recommend ice for injuries and at other times tell you to keep an injury warm. How do you know what is the right
“As a petite adult tennis player, it is very challenging to find quality products to support various body parts prone to injury so I was
Endurance athletes are no strangers to overuse injuries. These can include stress fractures and shin splints or other injuries that may involve the muscles of
“Tennis elbow” is the common name for lateral epicondylitis and occurs when you have tendonitis – swelling and pain of the tendon in your elbow. As the
If you’re an athlete who’s out of commission because of an injury, you may worry about maintaining your fitness level during the lost training time.
Most anyone with an active lifestyle has likely suffered from a hamstring strain, calf strain, ankle sprain or some other type of strain and/or sprain injury at some
“I really like your knee products. My family keeps stealing them.” Thomas H This review says it all. This review was by Thomas who has ordered
You know the drill, though, even if you are injured – you push on and you keep playing. You play through your elbow or knee
Mark Woodforde, nationally ranked tennis player and 17-time grand slam champion, raves about Body Helix Compression after he sustained a thigh injury. Mark took it upon
We made a mistake and sent the wrong product to Norman Gordon. Mr. Gordon contacted us. Although we wish we had not made the mistake,
Aside from keeping the knee warm, what are the benefits of compressionThere are several studies showing the benefit of compression or support for ankle
With minor acute ankle injuries the usual first step in management is the use of RICE (rest, ice, compression and elevation). The Ankle Helix provides
“Love the product – came across the product at a Lacrosse festival outside of Chicago a few years ago – I ran track in college
“-itis” means inflammation, so tendonitis means inflammation of a tendon. Patellar tendonitis refers to the body’s normal inflammatory response when excessive stretch or repetitive use,
Selection of the correct Helix will maximize the benefits of compression The Full Knee Helix is the preferred Helix if you have suffered any major knee
