Fitness
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Only 1 in 4 Teens are Active Enough
- By Craig Harkins
- . January 8, 2014
A new study published shows that only 25% of adolescents aged 12-15 get 60 minutes per day of physical activity. Reasons for such a low
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Core Strength – Popular Misconceptions
- By Lorenzo Casertano
- . December 27, 2013
“The core” Nowadays, “strengthening the core” has become a very popular concept among various populations ranging from elite athletes to chronic pain patients. the concept
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Using Plyometrics for Youth Training
- By Craig Harkins
- . September 13, 2012
common games and activities such as hopscotch, jumping rope and jumping jacks can also be characterized as plyometrics
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Preventing Heat-Induced Injuries
- By Craig Harkins
- . September 3, 2012
Teaching coaches the early warning signs of developing heat illness makes a huge step toward prevention.
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Infrapatellar Strap Reduces Pain In Athletes with Jumper’s Knee
- By Craig Harkins
- . August 30, 2012
SAN FRANCISCO – Constant jumping, acceleration and deceleration can be harmful to the patellar region over time. For athletes who jump and land repeatedly, such