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
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
“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
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
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
common games and activities such as hopscotch, jumping rope and jumping jacks can also be characterized as plyometrics