2009 Legends of Texas Clinic, April 2-5, San Antonio
from ASCA
The FINIS 2009 Legends of Texas Clinic will be April 2-5 in San Antonio, TX. Speaking at this year's edition of the Legends clinic are: Sean Hutchison, KING Aquatics Wash.; Steve Bultman, Texas A&M; Rod Hansen, Irvine Novaquatics Calif.; Jim Montrella and John Leonard. ASCA schools are behind held Thursday through Friday morning, with the clinic, itself, Friday afternoon through Sunday early afternoon. Cost: $175--clinic & schools; $99--clinic only; $40--Ideal First 2 Years course (only); $60--Level 2 course (only). For more information email asca@swimmingcoach.org or to register, call (800)-356-2722. More

Connecting with Over- and Under-involved Parents
from ATPE
No matter how much an educator begs, some parents won’t get involved in the classroom; others are so-called “helicopter parents” who hover over their children constantly. Whether you’re faced with too much or too little from parents, it can sometimes be a struggle to develop positive relationships with family members in order to ensure student success. More

13-Time SEC Champs, Auburn Breaks Multiple SEC, NCAA Records
from The Auburn Plainsman
The usual sea of orange and blue became a flood of all SEC colors as Auburn University hosted the men’s and women’s SEC Swimming and Diving Championships. The men’s team splashed its way to its 13th consecutive SEC championship. They placed first with 880.5 points, followed by Florida with 626 points. Hawke and Quick were named co-Men’s Coach of the Year. Senior Matt Targett, who was named SEC Swimmer of the Year, broke the SEC record in all seven events in which he competed and swam the fastest time in the nation this year in the 100 freestyle. More

Why Exercise is Good for the Eyes
from Greenwich Times
We all know that exercise makes for a stronger heart and reduces the risk of heart disease, diabetes and a number of other conditions. But now there's more to add to the list: Vigorous exercise also may help prevent age-related macular degeneration and cataracts, both of which can affect vision. More

Running May Be Superior for Strong Bones
from EmaxHealth
A new study from University of Missouri shows that running may be superior to resistance exercises for preventing bone loss that can lead to osteoporosis. Osteoporosis, from decreased bone mineral density (BMD), is a public health concern that affects millions people – including men. More

In Diet, It's Calories that Count
from The Boston Globe
In the long run, it's the calories - not the fat, nor protein, nor carbs - that matter, according to a new study comparing diets. Weight-conscious Americans snap up the latest diets, from the low-fat Dean Ornish approach, to the high-protein Atkins plan, to the compromise called South Beach. But scientific studies evaluating the diets' effectiveness have had mixed results, frustrating consumers who struggle to shed pounds. More

Fast Fitness: Break Exercise into Short Sessions
from The Courier-Journal
If you think your schedule is too tight for exercise, think again. Exercise can be divided into brief bouts, lasting 10 minutes or more, to make it easier to work fitness into your day. "Breaking it up into 10-minute increments throughout the day is a great way to break through that barrier," said Fry, assistant director of fitness and wellness. "People are hurt on time. We did a study here at Indiana University (in Bloomington), and the No.1 barrier to working out for our students was time. “We also surveyed our faculty and staff, and the No.1 barrier again, they said, was time." More