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