Recovering from Hard Exercise: How to Refuel
The purpose of this article is to educate you, a hungry sports player, about how to choose an optimal recovery diet
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How Many Carbs Do Athletes Need?
I’ve cut back on bread, potato and pasta. My muscles feel tired a lot. How many carbs do I need?
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Conditions for Active People to Be Aware Of
While your heart and your joints are crucial to athletic performance, there are not too many medical problems where both are involved. There are, however, a few conditions that are important, especially for people who exercise
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"This And That"
Can stretching prevent injury?
A common belief is that proper warm-ups and cool-downs and appropriate stretching exercises all help to reduce injury risk, but research is very equivocal on this point
Can Strengthening Prevent Injury?
Sports-active people need to strengthen – not just rest and ice – vulnerable body parts, so that those areas will hold up to future training stresses
Can Nutrition Prevent Injury?
Part of a proper training program is good nutrition- pre-and post-activity, which can lead to injury prevention.
Can Weight Control Prevent Injury?
A recent study found that 69 percent of knee replacements might be attributed to obesity. Naturally, the more a person weighs the more pressure they experience on their joints
Can Joint Supplements Prevent Injury?
Glucosamine and Chondroitin are two popular over-the-counter supplements that have been proven to be very safe and vital for normal joint health.
