by Peyton Mayberry, LAT, ATC Sleep, you either love it or hate it, but you can’t live without it! As industrial athletes, you put your body through demanding work – lifting, reaching, and moving with purpose. Sleep is your body’s way to repair and recover from the rigors of the
by Savanah Mickey, LAT, ATC, CEAS There are many monsters that lurk around the corner like high blood pressure, low grip strength, rising cholesterol, but Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) might be the most notorious of them all. Like any good villain, DOMS has earned a bad reputation mostly because
by Brady Braegelmann, MS, ATC If you’re an industrial athlete, you’re already outpacing the average desk jockey by a few thousand steps before lunch. But here’s the catch: just because you move a lot doesn’t mean you’re moving enough of the right way. After hours of walking, lifting, and bending
by Edwin Monroy, ATC People have long searched for the fountain of youth – a way to stay in their prime forever. The truth is less magical but far more practical: fitness. Consistent movement, strength, and conditioning form the foundation that keeps industrial athletes feeling youthful, resilient, and ready for
by WRNW Hydration isn’t one-size-fits-all. The environment you work in can have a big impact on how much water you lose and how effectively your body can stay cool and recover. For industrial athletes, that means the strategies for staying hydrated in a humid factory may look very different from
by Connor Givens, MS, ATC Just like a traditional athlete, industrial athletes heavily rely on their bodies to perform their job. Like any other athlete, the industrial athlete’s performance and safety can boil down to one critical factor: hydration. Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve talked about the power
by Fiona Stewart, MS, ATC Water is a key component to maintaining body temperature and hydration level. These are two critical factors that directly affect physical performance and endurance. For a pro athlete, that means competing in the game. For the industrial athlete, that means completing the work at a
by Lindsay Yokum, PT, DPT For workers who rely on their bodies to do work – construction workers, warehouse staff, landscapers, first responders – hydration isn’t just a wellness tip, it’s a lifeline. Water regulates body temperature, lubricates joints, and keeps muscles performing at their best. Even mild dehydration can
by Omar Fercha, ATC Welcome to Jurassic World! During National Safety Month, we at Work Right want to make sure you are PREPARED to prevent any possible injury. This obviously includes dinosaur attacks, since dinosaurs are being released into the world this week. We want to make sure YOU are
