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Move Her Mind: Creating Inclusive Spaces for Women and Girls

The more we move, the better we feel. In 2022 a global study commissioned by sportswear company ASICS, The State of Mind Index, studied people’s physical activity levels and mental wellbeing across the globe. In their first Move Every Mind Report, not only did ASICS learn that physical activity has a powerful impact on our…

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The high impact of low iron
July 2, 2013
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Iron is an essential mineral for both health and athletic performance. High performance athletes, because of their heavy training schedule, can rapidly decrease their body’s iron stores.  Iron deficiency, if left undiagnosed, can leave your body tired, flat and unable to train....
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Menopause and Exercise
June 28, 2013
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Menopause is different for every woman. Postmenopausal weight gain Physical activity is typically catagorized into three intensity levels: low, moderate, and vigorous. Low-intensity – an example would be going for a walk where your breathing doesn’t increase beyond normal levels....
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Getting the right fit for your bike
June 27, 2013
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Whether you are an elite cyclist in the Tour de France or a recreational rider, you and your bike should fit well together. Ensuring your bike fits you properly will increase your performance, improve cycling economy and will minimize injury...
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Helping Kids Beat the Heat!
June 25, 2013
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Winter has ended and the long awaited days of summer have begun. Children are moving their competitions and practices from indoor facilities to the outdoors leaving behind recycled air for fresh air. However, with summer starting and more outdoor activities...
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The view is better at the top of the hill
June 18, 2013
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Walter Payton, nicknamed Sweetness, was one of the greatest running backs to ever play the game of football. During his off-season conditioning he used to run up a hill simply dubbed “The Hill.” The Hill was about 50 to 60...
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Natural sweeteners as an alternative to sugar
June 13, 2013
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For those of us who are health conscious and seeking to find alternatives to sugar you can try natural sweeteners. But are they better? Natural sweeteners are sweeteners that go through very little processing, if any, before hitting your local store...
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Pre-workout fueling for athletes
June 11, 2013
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Athletes of all sports and abilities have wondered at one time or another, what food they should eat before a training session. To get the most out of a workout, you will need to devote some time and attention to...
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Mental Skills for Coaches
June 6, 2013
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Coaches are the driving force in developing young athletes from amateurs into great professional athletes. They help instill the fundamentals of a sport, implement training programs and cultivate the understanding and knowledge of a sport in athletes. Coaches need to...
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Circuit Training
June 4, 2013
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Circuit training promises a fast, whole body workout that is a great way to improve skills, mobility, strength and all-round body conditioning. This type of training offers variety, flexibility in its activities, can be simple, complex, general or specific. Usually...
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Yoga and low back pain
May 30, 2013
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What does yoga do for the body? Strengthen and stretches the muscles Provides stress relief Increases flexibility Improved coordination Good for overall health and fitness While yoga may be good for overall back function, depending on the individual and the...
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