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Beyond the game: The power of positive psychology in sport

In the world of elite sports, the focus has traditionally been on performance metrics, rigorous training regimens, and strategies for winning. But what if the secret to sustained success lies not just in physical prowess, but in the mind? Enter positive psychology, a field that seeks to unlock human potential by fostering mental resilience, well-being,…

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Balance Training
July 16, 2013
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Balance training is a form of training that develops agility, flexibility, power, reaction time, speed and endurance. It is often overlooked because the training results are not always readily apparent. Balance and coordination should be developed through a variety of...
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Long-Term Development

Long Term Athlete Development
July 11, 2013
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Active Start (0-6 years) Fundamentals (males 6-9, females 6-8)  Learning to Train (males 9-12, females 8-11)  Training to Train (males 12-16, females 11-15)  Training to Compete (males 16-23+/-) Training to Win (males 19+/-, females 18+/-)  Active for Life (enter at...
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Adventure Travel and the Older Adult
July 9, 2013
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With summer in full swing, many older adults will be boarding planes, trains and ships to head off for their latest travel adventure. Research shows that the aging population, with their improved health and disposable incomes are looking for trips...
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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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Nutrition and Hydration

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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Nutrition and Hydration

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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