Andy Sharry - Sharecare Fitness Expert

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What is foam rolling -also known as self-myofascial release (SMR)?

I am the Wellness Director at a large YMCA in Worcester, MA.  I have hundreds of thousands of... Full Answer

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How can I make sure my shoe fits me properly?

I coach hundreds of runners of all shapes, sizes, speeds and abilities.  The single most

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Is 500 calories a day a healthy diet?

I burn 500 calories by 9am each day.  How on earth would I run ME without

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Which diet works best?

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How can we satisfy sudden food cravings in a healthy way?

It's such a smart idea to develop strategies for dealing with situations that you consider to be... Full Answer

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What can a distance runner do outside the weight room to increase fitness?

In addition to the miles that you are running weekly, you should try to mix cross training into... Full Answer

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What are ways to tighten my butt?

This is a concern with so many men and women, yet many are not willing to ask about it.  I... Full Answer

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How many miles per week should a beginning distance runner be running?

"Too much, too soon" injuries such as shin splints, plantar fascitis and runners knee are... Full Answer

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Will I feel good after exercising?

I love this question. I can feel the mixture of fear and anticipation from someone that I would... Full Answer

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