Football is one of the most demanding and physical sports commonly played in the United States. A pre-participation medical history and physical are prerequisites to play. (more…)
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Ready for Football Season?
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011Deborah Horton
Tuesday, October 4th, 2011Paul, Chris, Michael, Isabella, Mary and now a baby make six and a big mess!
First there was Paul and Chris and they appeared to be living happily ever after. Then along comes Michael and the relationship starts to go bad and fast. Michael decides that Chris needs to handle some cases far from home. Then Michael brings along a new friend to keep Paul company named Isabella. Add Paul’s meddling mother Mary who just loves Isabella and her “family” values. And to top it all off now Isabella is pregnant! And that makes six! (more…)
Get Stronger for Better Cycling
Monday, April 18th, 2011If you’re a cyclist, you may be mentally gearing up for the spring season in anticipation of hitting the road again. While you’re still stuck indoors, there are a couple of ways to prepare physically for cycling.
If you haven’t been training on a stationary bike all winter, beginning your workouts here or on a wind trainer will maintain or improve your cardiovascular fitness. The second step you should at least consider is weight training. (more…)
23 Sept 2010 – British Marathon Championships
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011Yes folks it’s time for the British Marathon Championships again. Held at Hillingdon Cycle Circuit in Hayes, Middlesex off the Uxbridge Road (A4020) on Springfield Road. If you intend to participate or spectate we recommend you avoid Southall and use the A4/M4 and the A312.
Equipment
Tuesday, January 11th, 2011Treadmill or Stationary Bike. I use both with a stair climber thrown in.
Hand weights
The following equipment is all that is needed for the Ultimate Aerobic Program program.
City Cliffs: Academic Development Enriched Through Climbing
Monday, June 21st, 2010City Cliffs is “an educational program that develops, through experiential and multi-cultural counseling, specific climbing skills that improve academic, physical, personal and social success.” Founded by Connie Hammis, this unique nonprofit strives to use rock climbing as a means to challenge and engage at-risk youths. The after-school program provides a complete package of services and requires a long-term commitment from its participants, with the aim of a high success rate in helping participants find and stay on the path to academic, social, athletic and personal success. (more…)
Weight Gain, Strength, Speed and Sports Performance. ll
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010Special Concerns for Endurance Athletes
Endurance athletes face an uphill battle in gaining weight. Performance requirements restrict them from doing so to any great degree. They may want to weigh more, but their coaches and teammates depend on them to win. There is generally perceived to be an inverse relationship between weight and proficiency in endurance activities.
Can an endurance athlete gain weight and still perform well? That depends on the athlete’s current physical condition, bone structure and what type of weight is gained. Gaining excess fat clearly has negative consequences for endurance.
Aerobic capacity is expressed as oxygen consumption per kilogram of bodyweight. Gaining fat will increase the requirement for oxygen without increasing the ability to utilize it. Excess fat produces no increase in the force that can be generated, but increases the workload. (more…)
Weight Gain, Strength, Speed and Sports Performance. l
Thursday, May 6th, 2010While many people in this society are interested in losing weight for cosmetic reasons, improved sports performance and for health reasons, some people want to gain weight.
# They feel they would look better and feel better weighing more. Also, in some sports, being large is considered an advantage. However, most people instinctively feel there is an inverse proportion between weight and speed. How the change in weight affects performance depends on many factors. Which sport does the athlete practice?
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