A Little About Me
Alan Tyson is the President Architech Sports and Physical Therapy. He was the former Vice President of Sports Performance and Rehabilitation for OrthoCarolina. He is a physical therapist board certified as a sports clinical specialist, a certified athletic trainer and certified strength and conditioning specialist. He has worked with the Charlotte Knights (AAA affiliate of the Chicago White Sox) and continues to serve as a consultant to the team. Alan is also a consultant with the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Eagles. Alan has spoken regionally and nationally on various training topics including the foot and ankle, spine care, hip and knee rehabilitation, and he has developed two continuing education courses on the shoulder. He has written 3 books and developed specific training programs for the female athlete,the baseball pitcher, and for football players preparing for the NFL combines. Alan is also an associate editor of the National Strength and Conditioning Journal. He co-hosted a weekly radio show “Health Headlines” on 1110AM WBT with Stacey Sims and Dr. Russ Greenfield for 3 years.
Why Should I Care If I Am Flexible?
Stretching is typically the most overlooked part of an exercise routine.
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Push Ups - Some New Twists to an Old Friend
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Myths of Running: Forefoot, Barefoot and Otherwise
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Sleep Quiz
Are you getting enough quality sleep? This week's article has some great information about the importance of sleep!
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Is Pressure in Sports a Myth?
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The Importance of Strength Training During the Season
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What's Wrong with Partially Hydrogenated Oils? Part 2 of 2
In the last article we talked about how hydrogenated oils reek havoc with our bodies. So what do we do to avoid these...
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What's Wrong with Partially Hydrogenated Oils? Part 1 of 2
Consuming partially hydrogenated oils is like inhaling cigarette smoke. They will kill you -- slowly, over time, but as surely as you breathe.
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Vitamin D It's Even More Important than You Think
We all know that getting adequate amounts of vitamin D is important to our health, but only recently have we realized just how important it really is
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Fat Intake 101
Experts are getting off the "fat is evil" bandwagon these days -- and we should, too.
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The Major Flaw That Makes Calorie Counting Almost Worthless for Weight Loss Part 2 of 2
Last week we discussed that simply counting calories was not enough to lose weight and become lean. You needed to eat the foods with the right types..
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The Major Flaw that Makes Calorie Counting Almost Worthless for Weight Loss Part 1 of 2
Many nutritionists and health care professionals are advocating against the general principle of counting calories unless you are counting them to...
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The 4 Basic Pillars of an Athlete's Nutritional Plan
Unless you're a pro athlete, nutrition plans don't need to be highly complex and intricate to yield quality results. Instead, if an athlete can master
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Protein for the Developing Athlete
Traditionally, athletes looking to build muscle have stayed laser-focused on protein. Meanwhile, runners and cyclists focus more on carbs or fat to...
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The Most Important Muscle You Have - The Mind Part 2
This week's article delivers the next three steps on how to take a look at the "ceilings" you may currently have created for yourself.
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Training the Most Important 'Muscle' You Have - The Mind Part 1
Anton Chekov said that "a man is what he believes" and "whether you think you can or think you can'tYou are right!" In other words, the mind is a..
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Master the Things That Take No Talent Part 2 of 2
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Master the Things That Take No Talent Part 1 of 2
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Simple High Intensity Workouts for Beginners
Just because you're new to fitness doesn't mean high-intensity interval training isn't for you. Otherwise known as HIIT, these fast-paced workouts...
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Sleep 101 - Learning More About Recovery
Sleep is a dynamic process. The average healthy adult will experience 3-5 cycles of sleep in a night. Within those cycles, there are 4 distinct stages
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