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Short, focused expert advice for getting faster, stronger and more focused in your sport.
Bone Density and Exercise
Building and maintaining bone density requires a combination of good nutrition and weight bearing exercise.
Building and maintaining bone density requires a combination of good nutrition and weight bearing exercise.
Best of 2008 - The Best Sports Medicine and Sport Fitness Tr…
Fitness trends pop up every year and most fad out quickly because they lack real substance. But in 2008, there were a few fitness and sports medicine trends that are still going strong. Here are a few of the ideas that really caught on with athletes, trainers and the sports medicine community and seem to have the staying power to grow more in 2009.
Fitness trends pop up every year and most fad out quickly because they lack real substance. But in 2008, there were a few fitness and sports medicine trends that are still going strong. Here are a few of the ideas that really caught on with athletes, trainers and the sports medicine community and seem to have the staying power to grow more in 2009.
Use the Elliptical Trainer
The elliptical trainer combines the movements of a stair stepper, a bicycle and cross-country ski machine.
The elliptical trainer combines the movements of a stair stepper, a bicycle and cross-country ski machine.
Use a Stationary Bike
Good bicycle positioning, even on a stationary or spin bicycle, is critical to cycling comfort and efficiency. Here are tips for adjusting your bicycle to avoid pain or injury.
Good bicycle positioning, even on a stationary or spin bicycle, is critical to cycling comfort and efficiency. Here are tips for adjusting your bicycle to avoid pain or injury.
How to Use the Rowing Machine
Rowing is a great cardiovascular and strength-building exercise. With proper technique, rowing will work all the major muscle groups of the core, arms and legs in a balanced manner.
Rowing is a great cardiovascular and strength-building exercise. With proper technique, rowing will work all the major muscle groups of the core, arms and legs in a balanced manner.
Training Through Injury
If you have a sports injury, chances are you will need to take some time off to rest, recover and regroup. That's perfectly acceptable. But if you don't want to stop exercising entirely there are ways to work out while recovering from most sports injuries.
If you have a sports injury, chances are you will need to take some time off to rest, recover and regroup. That's perfectly acceptable. But if you don't want to stop exercising entirely there are ways to work out while recovering from most sports injuries.
Tips to Deal with Jet Lag
Air travel is common for athletes participating in national and international sport competitions. Travel across multiple time zones may cause jet lag. Here are recommendations for athlete's who travel.
Air travel is common for athletes participating in national and international sport competitions. Travel across multiple time zones may cause jet lag. Here are recommendations for athlete's who travel.
Cross Training Improves Fitness and Reduces Injury
Cross Training - How Varying your workouts can improve performance and reduce burn-out.
Cross Training - How Varying your workouts can improve performance and reduce burn-out.
How To Achieve a Personal Best
If you are trying to improve sports performance and achieve you best the following training tips might help.
If you are trying to improve sports performance and achieve you best the following training tips might help.
Tips for More Effective Training
Tips for athletes who want to improve the effectiveness of their training programs and exercise sessions.
Tips for athletes who want to improve the effectiveness of their training programs and exercise sessions.
Interval Training
Interval Training - Vary your training intensity to boost your performance
Interval Training - Vary your training intensity to boost your performance
Training Tip: Peaking for Races or Events
Athletes use the term "peaking" or "hitting a peak" to describe being in the absolute best condition (physical, emotional and mental) for an event or race. Peaking is not easy to do, and it requires a lot of experience and planning, but there are things that can make peaking more likely.
Athletes use the term "peaking" or "hitting a peak" to describe being in the absolute best condition (physical, emotional and mental) for an event or race. Peaking is not easy to do, and it requires a lot of experience and planning, but there are things that can make peaking more likely.
Benefits of Deep Water Running
Water running is a great way to increase exercise intensity or train while you recover from injuries.
Water running is a great way to increase exercise intensity or train while you recover from injuries.
Do You Need a Personal Trainer?
10 Reasons a trainer may be right for you.
10 Reasons a trainer may be right for you.
Exercise Overview
If you are a new exerciser or just want to get a good overview of training basics from warm-up to competition, this Exercise 101 article is a good place to begin.
If you are a new exerciser or just want to get a good overview of training basics from warm-up to competition, this Exercise 101 article is a good place to begin.
Top Mistakes People Make in the Gym
ACE Lists Top Mistakes People Make in the Gym
ACE Lists Top Mistakes People Make in the Gym
About the Warm Up- it's more important that you think
A proper warm up can have tremendous benefits for sports performance on both a physiological as well as psychological level.
A proper warm up can have tremendous benefits for sports performance on both a physiological as well as psychological level.
About Plyometrics - the Controversy Continues
Many experts still argue the pros and cons of plyometric exercise.
Many experts still argue the pros and cons of plyometric exercise.
About Conditioning Myths and Half-Truths
A quick overview of some of the more popular fitness myths.
A quick overview of some of the more popular fitness myths.
Tips for Busy Athletes
Very few athletes (elite and recreational) have the luxury of being paid to train. Most of us have to balance fitness programs with work, family and social commitments. Sometimes it’s tough to maintain balance in all areas and still improve performance. Here are some ideas for those trying to juggle a demanding training schedule with a hectic life.
Very few athletes (elite and recreational) have the luxury of being paid to train. Most of us have to balance fitness programs with work, family and social commitments. Sometimes it’s tough to maintain balance in all areas and still improve performance. Here are some ideas for those trying to juggle a demanding training schedule with a hectic life.
Physical Activity Reduces Your Risk of Catching Colds
More research links moderate exercise with increased immunity.
More research links moderate exercise with increased immunity.
Exercise with Bow Legs or Knock Knees
If you have bow legs or knock knees you may be at higher risk for injuries during high-impact exercise such as running or aerobics.
If you have bow legs or knock knees you may be at higher risk for injuries during high-impact exercise such as running or aerobics.
Mid-Day Exercise Improves Employee Productivity
According to a study out of England researchers found that when workers used their company gym, reported that they were more productive and worked better with their co-workers.
According to a study out of England researchers found that when workers used their company gym, reported that they were more productive and worked better with their co-workers.
Skin Cancer - An Emerging "Epidemic"
Skin Cancer - An Emerging "Epidemic"
Skin Cancer - An Emerging "Epidemic"
Itching During Exercise
Itching and skin irritation during exercise can be caused by a number of factors; some minor and some more serious.
Itching and skin irritation during exercise can be caused by a number of factors; some minor and some more serious.
Physical Activity Reduces Your Risk of Catching Colds
Exercisers Less Likely to Catch Colds
Exercisers Less Likely to Catch Colds
I'm Fit So Why Do I get Dizzy When I stand Up?
If you exercise often and are in good shape you might occasionally experience dizziness and lightheadedness when you stand up quickly. This is generally nothing serious, and occurs due to a slow heart rate.
If you exercise often and are in good shape you might occasionally experience dizziness and lightheadedness when you stand up quickly. This is generally nothing serious, and occurs due to a slow heart rate.
iPods and Hearing Loss
New research is finding hearing loss in iPod users that is typically found in aging adults.
New research is finding hearing loss in iPod users that is typically found in aging adults.
Health Club Manners
Health Club Manners and gym etiquette is built on common courtesy and a little tolerance. Here is a reminder to mind your manners at your local health club
Health Club Manners and gym etiquette is built on common courtesy and a little tolerance. Here is a reminder to mind your manners at your local health club
Add 1% of Incline to Your Treadmill Workout
A 1% incline makes the treadmill effort equal to running outside
A 1% incline makes the treadmill effort equal to running outside
Recharge Your Workout
If you are bored with the same ole same ole, here are a few ideas to help you break free of your fitness rut.
If you are bored with the same ole same ole, here are a few ideas to help you break free of your fitness rut.
No Exercise Equipment? No Problem.
No Exercise Equipment? No Problem.
No Exercise Equipment? No Problem.
Spotting Health Scams
Health scams are all around, but unproven remedies may be harmful as well as a waste of money. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!
Health scams are all around, but unproven remedies may be harmful as well as a waste of money. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!
What Makes a Good Coach?
Qualities of an Effective Coach. An effective coach understands how to communicate with players in a way that gets results. The goal of coaching is to guide, inspire and empower the athlete to realize and develop his or her potential.
Qualities of an Effective Coach. An effective coach understands how to communicate with players in a way that gets results. The goal of coaching is to guide, inspire and empower the athlete to realize and develop his or her potential.
Starting An Exercise Program: "Where Do I Begin?"
Advice for beginners who want to start a fitness program: often, the biggest challenge you will face is changing your lifestyle.
Advice for beginners who want to start a fitness program: often, the biggest challenge you will face is changing your lifestyle.
What Keeps You From Going To The Gym?
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) recently polled over 1,500 Web site visitors posing the question “What keeps you from going to the gym?” Here are the surprising results.
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) recently polled over 1,500 Web site visitors posing the question “What keeps you from going to the gym?” Here are the surprising results.
Exercise Programs Have Lasting Effects
Some behavior modification programs designed to increase exercise show continued effects for at least 3 months after they end.
Some behavior modification programs designed to increase exercise show continued effects for at least 3 months after they end.
Tips for More Effective Training
Tips for athletes who want to get the most from their training time
Tips for athletes who want to get the most from their training time
Active Recovery
Active recovery, or engaging in low intensity exercise after competition or vigorous exercise sessions may be better than complete rest for full physical and phychological recovery.
Active recovery, or engaging in low intensity exercise after competition or vigorous exercise sessions may be better than complete rest for full physical and phychological recovery.
Should I Exercise With a Cold?
The average adult has two to three upper respiratory infections each year. Many athletes wonder if they should continue their training routine when sick.
The average adult has two to three upper respiratory infections each year. Many athletes wonder if they should continue their training routine when sick.
Getting Started and Sticking with Exercise
Tips and tricks for new exercisers or anyone who need motivation to sticking with an exercise program
Tips and tricks for new exercisers or anyone who need motivation to sticking with an exercise program
Energy Expenditure by Type of Exercise
Not all types of exercise are comparable in terms of energy (caloric) expenditure. Learn what type of activity or exercise burns more calories.
Not all types of exercise are comparable in terms of energy (caloric) expenditure. Learn what type of activity or exercise burns more calories.
Yoga for Athletes
Yoga makes a perfect companion for athletes by helping you develop concentration through relaxed, deep breathing while it improves balance, flexibility, core strength, and endurance.
Yoga makes a perfect companion for athletes by helping you develop concentration through relaxed, deep breathing while it improves balance, flexibility, core strength, and endurance.