As summer temperatures begin to soar above 90 degrees, people overseeing summer youth sports shouldn’t need reminders about the dangers of overexertion and heat stroke. The days of coaches mercilessly drilling athletes in extreme heat without breaks or water should be long gone. According to the National Athletic Trainers Association, one of the first ways […]
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Seven Things Healthy People Do Every Single Day
Dietitians and trainers not only help other people live their “best lives”, but we’re pretty good about incorporating healthy habits into our daily lives, too. Below are some of our top tips that are all pretty doable, proving that living well doesn’t have to mean overhauling your entire life. Because when it comes to living healthy, […]
Read MoreIt’s Summer – Make Time for Strength-Training
We all know the benefits of exercise when it comes to burning body fat, conditioning heart and lungs, and improving strength and endurance, but, according to a group of researchers led by Charlotte Ling of Lund University in Sweden, there’s even more to it. Ling’s research is in epigenetics, a developing branch of biology that […]
Read MoreCollege Athletes Perceptions of Participating in NCAA Sports
Many student athletes who participate in a high school sport or on travel teams eventually participate on a college team. College sports are very different from high school. They are more demanding and require much more time and effort. In addition, the coaches tend to be more demanding on their athletes. Almost all college sports […]
Read MoreIs Speed and Agility Beneficial to Children?
Many children participate in sports when they are young and have intentions of participating on a team when they get older. As children get older, they may not be able to sign up or walk on a team as they did when they were younger. In middle and high school, children almost always need to […]
Read MoreFive Wellness Tips for a Healthy Father’s Day
What will you do to show Dad some love this Father’s Day? Instead of giving him another polo shirt, watch, gadget or liquor, think about giving him the gift of good health. Most dads are not exactly known for spending a lot of time worrying about their own health, and juggling the responsibilities of career […]
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