Swimming Aids Asthma Symptoms in Children, Study Finds
from Science Daily
 Research has shown that swimming aids asthma symptoms in children. The activity has been proven to be an effective non-pharmacological intervention for children and adolescents, according to a study in Respirology, published by Wiley-Blackwell. More 
Is High Intensity Training Best?
from Dr. Weitz
High Intensity Training (H.I.T.) refers to the one set to failure type training program promoted as the most effective and scientifically based strength training program by such research scientists as Arthur Jones, Ellington Darden, and Matt Brzycki and by famous bodybuilder Mike Mentzer. In addition to recommending that the smallest possible number of sets be performed, another essential tenet of this training philosophy is that repetitions should all be performed in a slow, controlled fashion. It is argued that such low volume/high intensity training is the most effective way to increase both muscle size and strength. H.I.T. training is contrasted with volume training, where multiple sets of each exercise are performed, often with submaximal effort. Volume is the most common form of weight training program seen in gyms and fitness centers. More
Masters Swimming with DrCoachChris: Try Something New
from SwimNetwork.com
Returning for a new season is sometimes tougher than we'd like to admit. While some swimmers feel they can't stay away from the pool, others succumb to the lure of the snooze button, or need some more time away. This author feels that a break, regardless of its length, should bring a swimmer back to the pool ready for the next season. This week, we'll talk about some of the activities you can pursue during your break time. If you enjoy them, you might think about integrating one or more with your training program as the next season begins. More
Balance Your Blades: Three Corrective Shoulder Exercises
from Matt Fitzgerald/Triathlete magazine
Any good orthopedist or physical therapist knows pain in one part of the body is often caused by dysfunction in another part of the body. The most common area of pain in swimmers is the shoulder rotator cuff. Swimmer's shoulder is a form of bursitis that develops when a bursa, or fluid sack, located at the shoulder rotator cuff is repeatedly impinged during the swim stroke and becomes inflamed. Repetitive impingement may also cause tendonitis (inflammation) or tendinosis (tissue degeneration) in the tendons of the rotator cuff. More
Finding Balanced Nutrition for Athletes in Healthy Snacks that Taste Good
from the Examiner
The options for healthy snacks that actually taste good are more common now when it comes to balanced nutrition for athletes. Whether homemade or prepackaged healthy snacks, finding the right nutrition for athletes can be a much tastier experience than it was in the past. More
Motivational Sports Quotes
from QuoteMountain.com
Motivational Sports Quotes are very similar to our Inspirational Sports Quotes as well as our Inspirational Quotes. Check out these other sections for more motivational sports quotes. They are sure to give you that UMPH! to get back going again. Should you wish to share your favorite motivational sports quotes, feel free to do so! More
Child-sized Weights Help Kids Build Strength for Sports
from The Dallas Morning News
It's hard to say what came first – Bob King's idea that kids as young as 8 could benefit from working with child-size weights, or his need to keep his own three boys busy while he helped train professional athletes across Dallas. More
A Low-Impact, High-Aerobic Exercise
from The Washington Post
Are you tired of exercise machines because they bore you to death? Or are you leery of aerobic dancing because it makes you look funny? Are you thinking about giving up exercise anyway, since it's about to get cold out there? Wait a minute. More
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