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

Fencing Elbow and Knee Injuries – Prevention and Treatment
- By Lorenzo Casertano
- . July 13, 2011
Lorenzo discusses the common fencing joint injuries plus some ideas on treatment and injury prevention.

Dealing with Sprains and Strains
- By Craig Harkins
- . January 7, 2011
We have all twisted an ankle or pulled a muscle at some time. But many of us are not sure what to do when this

Sports Snacks: Food Suggestions for Fueling Hungry Athletes
- By Nancy Clark
- . October 12, 2010
“What should I eat before I exercise?” That’s a key question—as well as what to eat during extended exercise—that athletes commonly ask me, a sport

Heart Rate Monitors – A Basic Guide
- By Craig Harkins
- . September 17, 2010
Heart rate can be used to monitor how hard you are working during an activity (i.e. exercise intensity), and to track changes in fitness level. The heart rate monitor (HRM) provides a convenient method for measuring and recording heart rate during exercise.

Periodization of your conditioning plan
- By Lorenzo Casertano
- . September 8, 2010
A proper strength and conditioning training regimen will change during the year as you shift from pre-season work to peaking for your most important tournaments. Read through this article to help plan your training cycle.