Fitness

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 such a low

Fitness Health and Fitness

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 patients. the concept

General Nutrition

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, knee surgery, stress

Nutrition

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 offers a perspective on some “trendy” foods that are getting mainstreamed

Fitness

Using Plyometrics for Youth Training

common games and activities such as hopscotch, jumping rope and jumping jacks can also be characterized as plyometrics