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Three Nutrition Tips for Youth Football Players
June 2, 2023
Young athletes do not have the same capacity to store glycogen as adults so they need to eat more complex carbohydrates during the day in order to have enough energy stored up. In order to perform at their best, youth football players need to have the right food fueling their bodies. You are what you […]
How Schools Are Keeping Young Athletes Safe
June 2, 2023
“We are very proactive; our coaches have concussion training and have to go through certifications, and we talk with our team captains so we can identify areas that need improvement. “ As concerns grow over the safety and long-term effects of children playing football, basketball and many more sports, many school districts and youth sports organizations […]
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How Weight Training Helps With Boxing
June 2, 2023
Boxers can overlook weight training, as it is associated with gaining muscle, which can increase body weight and reduce flexibility. However, this isn’t really the case, as proven by Olympic lifters. It’s more that too much muscle or not enough flexibility training could cause an issue. It is also a fantastic way to improve speed, […]
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Smart Snacking for Back-to-School
June 2, 2023
Learn about healthy ways to fuel your athlete.
The Truth About Nutrition in Youth Football
June 2, 2023
Sports drink manufacturers are masters at advertising and influencing parents and athletes. They publish biased and sometimes confusing studies in medical journals to bewilder and sway us to purchase their drinks. The fact is we have power over our health and the nutrition of our youth football athletes. What we gobble up and swallow each day […]
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Why Dance Is Good for Fitness
June 2, 2023
If you’re bored of workouts or can’t face another long run, try dancing yourself fit - here’s how to get started.
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Teenage Bodybuilding Guide: How To Workout, Eat and Grow
June 2, 2023
Not all teens are created equal. How you approach training should depend on what stage of puberty you are currently in. If you’re a teen looking to build muscle odds are you face some unique challenges and circumstances. It is likely that you lack complete control over your daily eating, and you may not always have access […]
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Sport Specialization Tied to Increased Risk of Injury in Kids and Teens
June 2, 2023
Children and teens who specialize in one sport may be more likely to get injured than those who play a variety of sports, a new study suggests. Researchers examined data from five previously published studies with a total of about 5,600 athletes age 18 or younger. Compared to athletes who played the widest variety of […]
Help Your Child Develop a Solid Performance Mindset
June 2, 2023
What are the things that can improve and grow in their game? Try to get a bit better each day at those. One of the areas that is discussed a lot, but parents often don’t really know what to do with, is the process of developing a solid performance mindset for our young athletes. How […]
What Injuries Do Competitive Divers Face?
June 2, 2023
Many divers diet in order to be lean and muscular, but restricting calories also can lead to low energy, fatigue and an increased injury rate. Competitive divers face a high risk of injuring their shoulders, back, elbows, wrists and other body parts, according to a paper by a Loyola Medicine sports medicine physician. “Even when a dive […]
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