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Most people don’t think about resistance training when they hear the word exercise, but last year the American Heart Association made a statement regarding the benefits of combining resistance training with regular aerobic activity.  Each type of exercise is valuable, and you…

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The following article was submitted by sports nutritionist, Nancy Clark MS RD CSSD.

Ask any coach or college athletic director, and you’ll hear concern about alcohol and athletes. Rightfully so. Alcohol and athletics is a dangerous duo, associated with negative…

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Among those who call themselves runners, there seems to be a shared sense of community and understanding. We smile knowingly at tales of windy 20-milers or sunrise jogs on the water. We compare black toenails and favorite Clif Gel flavors. And, unfortunately,…

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Eating disorders can be devastating to not only teams but also to families. Coaches and parents alike want their athletes to eat well and be healthy. The struggling athletes just want people to stop policing their eating and exercise. The…

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In today’s corporate world, more and more people are required to travel for work, whether it’s to the next state or halfway around the globe. Even if you travel for pleasure, logging frequent flier miles and adding stamps to your…

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Let’s face it: working out takes time. Time you’d rather spend with friends and family doing things you enjoy, instead of at the gym lifting weight after weight and pounding out miles on the treadmill. But why do you go to…

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Running can be a convenient and inexpensive way to maintain your fitness - all you need to get moving are a pair of shoes. But, as Dr. Gabe Mirkin advises, you can’t just grab any pair that suits your fancy. For his…

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With years of training under her belt, resident fitness and nutrition expert Shannon Clark is ready to help you on your way to a healthy, informed lifestyle. Got a question? her your inquiries, and be sure to check…

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Injuries can become the ultimate setback in any exercise plan. In order to prioritize getting better, it is often essential to give your injury a break to return to full health.But just because you can’t be on your feet, doesn’t…

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If you have recently suffered an injury to your leg, then knee rehab exercise is going to be extremely important for helping you to heal and enjoy physical activity again.

It’s a good idea to start by talking to…

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According to an article from spine-health.com, most types of sciatica will benefit from a regular routine of hamstring exercise, especially hamstring stretching. The hamstrings are muscles located in the back of the thigh. They help bend the knee and extend the…

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Researchers at the University of Tokyo claim that they have shown that intermittent exercise will help you to lose more weight than continuous exercise at the same intensity (Journal of Applied Physiology, June 2007). Seven men participated in three different trials:…

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The most common cause of muscle cramps in exercisers is lack of salt, according to a report from the University of Oklahoma (Sports Medicine, April-May 2007). The authors cite studies of tennis and football players showing that crampers tend to be…

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You’re sitting in a dark theater watching the latest Bourne movie.  You get up to use the bathroom and suddenly find that you can’t put any weight on your knee.  It feels like you’ve traded knees with your 85-year-old grandfather.  You go to the…

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(ARA) - Summer is the season of swimming, tennis, and being outdoors. But along with summer sports, the season brings sprained ankles, pulled muscles and shin splints. This summer, and all year round, athletes of all levels are turning to massage therapy to combat…

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