If you’re an aspiring or accomplished endurance athlete, you won’t want to miss this weekend of complimentary workouts, education and fun hosted by Jordan D. Metzl, MD, author, 33-time marathoner, 12-time Ironman triathlete and nationally renowned sports medicine physician. Dr. Metzl will share his expertise and lead you in challenging exercise.

Dr. Metzl practices medicine at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, and appears regularly on NBC’s Today show. His Ironstrength program has been featured by The New York Times, NPR and RunnersWorld.com. Dr. Metzl, along with Canyon Ranch fitness and nutrition experts, will offer practical insights and training throughout the weekend.

In addition to an exciting roster of fitness activities, Dr. Metzl will give special presentations to share valuable information, motivation and strategies to beat your personal best:
Exploring the Medicine of Exercise. Across all body systems, from heart, to brain, to bones, there is no more effective medicine than exercise. Based on his bestselling bookThe Exercise Cure, Dr. Metzl will walk you through the ways that exercise can enhance all aspects of your health. He’ll share the secrets of using exercise to treat illness, prevent disease, and make yourself the healthiest person you can be. Whether you’re an advanced athlete or are ready for more activity, you’ll discover ways to use exercise as your own medicine.

Common Sports Injuries & the Easy Home Remedies to Fix Them. Learn how to recognize and fix the most common sports injuries that affect athletes of all ages.  Based on his first book The Athlete’s Book of Home Remedies, Dr. Metzl explains how you can keep your body moving, fit and free of injury for life. Find out how to recognize common aches and pains that can limit activity – and take home the knowledge to fix them yourself.

Watch Dr. Metzl talk about this exciting event at Canyon Ranch, and learn how you can benefit as a participant.