Britain’s Olympic Year
Four months after the Olympic opening ceremony and Britain has never looked back on such a successful fortnight. And with 14 million people tuning in to the BBC Sports Personality …
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Bikram yoga
s a big yoga fan, I was interested to discover the origins of Bikram yoga, or “hot yoga”, in a recent conversation with a friend from India. The practice was …
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Choosing a Sports Program
Childhood sports programs have grown significantly in recent years. Millions of boys and girls are now involved in Little League baseball, youth soccer, community basketball leagues, competitive swimming teams, and …
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The 15 tribes of outdoor swimming
You’ve taken the plunge, donned a wetsuit, fitted some goggles and you start to come across other people indulging in this strange sport. Here’s a secret – they are not …
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Aerobic Training
Aerobic training strengthens the heart and lungs and improves muscle function. One goal of aerobic training is to enhance sports performance and to improve training response. The following is information …
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Cheerleading
Cheerleading is often thought of as a sport only for high school and college athletes. However, it is becoming more popular among younger athletes as well. Cheerleading shares many of …
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Effects of Puberty on Sports Performance: What Parents Need to Know
By: Suanne Kowal-Connelly, MD, FAAP There appears to be increasing numbers of children who specialize in a single sport at an early age and train year-round for this sport. While …
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Eyes on the Prize
Sports participation can be a wonderful thing for a child. But that depends on the messages children get from adults and teammates about how they’re doing at whatever activity they …
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How and why resistance training is imperative for older adults
For many older adults, resistance training may not be part of their daily routine, but a new position statement suggests it is vital to improving their health and longevity. “When …
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Does the Runner’s High Exist?
Sure, running does wonders for the body and mind. But many runners claim a sense of elation that could be considered an actual high. Does this mysterious sensation exist? Run, Baby, Run! Why …
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Avoid Creeping Weight Gain
Not everyone wants to lose weight. Some are happy to maintain their current size. That takes effort, too. Follow these hacks to keep your weight healthy … Hold It Right …
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