Health and Fitness
Health and fitness articles that are more generalized and may not be fencing-specific.

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

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

Injured Athletes: Nutrition Tips to Hasten Healing
- By Nancy Clark
- . January 10, 2013
Being injured is one of the hardest parts of being an athlete. If you are unable to exercise due to broken bones, knee surgery, stress

Expanding Your Sports Diet: Seeds and Grains
- By Nancy Clark
- . December 12, 2012
Seeds and grains are health-enhancing choices to include in your sports diet, their nutritional value can sometimes get exaggerated. The following information offers a perspective on some “trendy” foods that are getting mainstreamed

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