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For men and boys, caring about sport typically conjures images of passionate competition and fighting for the win. This understanding of care leaves little room for self-care, health and safety, and emotional vulnerability — topics that are fraught with risks for boys and men in a sport culture of hypermasculinity. The National Hockey League Players’ Association recently released its First Line Program to support player mental health. It signals that men’s hockey is finally acknowledging the long-known fact that “a hockey player struggling with […]
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July 16, 2013
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...
July 11, 2013
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 any age) The first three stages of...
July 9, 2013
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...
July 2, 2013
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....
June 28, 2013
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.Moderate-intensity -...
June 27, 2013
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...
June 25, 2013
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...
June 18, 2013
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...
June 13, 2013
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...
June 11, 2013
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...