Babies bring an exciting change but there's no reason for you to sacrifice your body's health and fitness before, during, or after pregnancy.
Fit At Forty: 4 Things That Change
Fitness is never one-size fits all, and this includes as a person ages, and so we have 4 cchanges to keep in mind.
Can My Child Get an Athletic Scholarship?
Can my child get an athletic scholarship? Yes, they can but it may not be quite what you are expecting.
Klinsmann’s Approach Undermines Passion of World Cup
Jurgen Klinsmann led the US World Cup soccer team to a win and a tie thus far in the event. This outcome has surprised many soccer fans and Klinsmann himself who openly announced he did not expect the team to win the World Cup. Statements like that, and several other actions, have led me to dislike Klinsmann’s style.
Pat Tillman Should be in the Hall of Fame
Since Pat Tillman’s death from friendly fire in Afghanistan on April 22, 2004, a frequently-surfacing debate among his family, peers, sports commentators and enthusiasts has been centered around whether Pat Tillman, for his honorable service and ultimate sacrifice, should be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame.
Should Student Athletes Be Paid?
An ongoing controversy in college athletics: should student athletes get paid while they’re representing their school on the field?
Some Fatty Foods You Need to Avoid
It really is a shame. Some of the best-tasting foods are actually some of the worst in terms of fat and calories. But it can be hard to avoid them, especially in places-like malls-where nutrition information usually isn’t available.
Plyometric Training Helps Reduce ACL Injuries in Female Athletes
Plyometrics, also known as “jump training” or “plyos”, are specialized, high-intensity training techniques used to develop athletic strength and speed. These movements use the strength and elasticity of muscle tissue to increase the speed or force of muscular contraction; over time allowing someone to jump higher, move faster and improve performance in just about any sport.
Sitting is the New Smoking? Really?
Human physiology is that of the hunter gatherer. We were built to move; run, lift, play, hunt, farm, build, and fight. Our bones, nerves, muscles and ligaments are suited for motion. Our ancestors worked the fields, captured their food, raised livestock, fought rival groups, built their homes and crafted their necessities. They did not sit at a computer for 9 hours then go home and plop their fat asses on the couch for 3 more.
Athletic Scholarships: Junior College is NOT a Last Resort
Each year, more than 7.5 million American high school students participating in school athletic programs hope to earn an NCAA athletic scholarship, and while about 7 percent of them will go on to play that sport in college, less than 2 percent of them will be awarded athletic scholarships.