Health and Fitness
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Super Sports Foods: Do They Really Need to be Exotic?
Do you ever get tired of reading yet-another headline about The 10 Best Super Sports Foods, only be instructed to buy exotic fruits,...
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Only 1 in 4 Teens are Active Enough
A new study published shows that only 25% of adolescents aged 12-15 get 60 minutes per day of physical activity. Reasons for...
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Core Strength – Popular Misconceptions
“The core” Nowadays, “strengthening the core” has become a very popular concept among various populations ranging from elite athletes to chronic pain...
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Injured Athletes: Nutrition Tips to Hasten Healing
Being injured is one of the hardest parts of being an athlete. If you are unable to exercise due to broken bones,...
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Expanding Your Sports Diet: Seeds and Grains
Seeds and grains are health-enhancing choices to include in your sports diet, their nutritional value can sometimes get exaggerated. The following information...
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Using Plyometrics for Youth Training
common games and activities such as hopscotch, jumping rope and jumping jacks can also be characterized as plyometrics
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Preventing Heat-Induced Injuries
Teaching coaches the early warning signs of developing heat illness makes a huge step toward prevention.
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Infrapatellar Strap Reduces Pain In Athletes with Jumper’s Knee
SAN FRANCISCO – Constant jumping, acceleration and deceleration can be harmful to the patellar region over time. For athletes who jump and...
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Pre-Season Work: Avoid Overdoing It
Are you overdoing your “get in shape” fitness routine? It’s one thing to marvel at the Olympic paragons of Gabby Douglas, Missy...