EN: So it’s not true that you should push through a workout if you are injured?

GM: Well, you can workout, but you should do cross-training. Do exercises that work another part of the body.

EN: What if you overdo it during a workout?

GM: Then you should just stretch, drink fluids and get a message.

EN: Is it safe to run in extreme weather conditions?

GM: There are some medical conditions that get worse with weather, cold weather especially, like exercise-induced asthma. So be sure to wear warm clothes and wrap your face, wear a hat.

EN: What about extremely hot temperatures?

GM: As long as you are hydrated, it’s fine. Of course, it depends on the person, but if you are a person who likes to run in hot weather, you need to drink a lot of fluid. If you don’t, you will get dehydrated. And if you get dehydrated, you can get muscle cramps and you can pass out.

EN: After a long workout, what relaxes the muscles best?

GM: Warm showers works best for the muscles, but if you are injured or have a sprain or strain, you should ice it for 72 hours, which decreases inflammation and swelling.

EN: Why do people get cramps?

GM: It’s usually because the muscles are dehydrated. Cramps must be treated with a lot of fluids. When you are running you should drink until you feel like you have to urinate. And then you drink some more.

EN: Are your players on a strict eating regimen?

GM: Yes, because if you are going to exercise, you have to have a healthy diet. You cannot eat a lot of heavy meals or spicy meals that will upset your stomach.

EN: When do you think the best time to workout is?

GM: People have different theories on when to workout. I think the best time to exercise is the time you can put it into your schedule. But it has to be put into your schedule or else you won’t do it. I exercise almost every day, and I know what time I will be doing it, and what it is that I am ...