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Whether it is because all things "retro" are destined to become
new, or humans are forever in search of the ultimate exercise regimen, or actors
and athletes alike are proclaiming its virtues, Pilates is hot. It’s in. It’s
it. It’s the new n... |
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Aerobic exercise provides cardiovascular conditioning. It strengthens the
heart and lungs, and improves the body's ability to use oxygen. Over time, aerobic exercise
can help decrease your heart rate and blood pressure, and improve your breathing (since
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You’ve just run 26.2 miles – a marathon.
You feel great for completing the run, but your
immune system has taken a beating. Your muscles are sore. Your body has lost a
great deal of water and salt. It may take you weeks to fully recover.
A race of th... |
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One of the goals of asthma therapy is to maintain a normal, healthy
lifestyle, which includes exercise and other physical activities. Following your
asthma action plan by taking medicines as prescribed by your doctor, avoiding
triggers, and monitoring y... |
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Why exercise?
Decrease risk of chronic disease
Helps control diseases
Provides stress relief
It's fun
RecommendationsThe recommended quantity and quality of exercise for developing and
maintaining cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness, a... |
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Exercise advertisements often target simplified exercise routines and spot
reduction. Some exercise advertisements sell the belief that one machine will
work your entire body and give you the results you need. However, many of these
machines may only be... |
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What are the benefits of regular exercise?
Regular exercise has many benefits. Exercise can:
Strengthen the heart
Enable the body to better use oxygen
Build energy levels
Lower blood pressure
Improve muscle tone and strength
Strength... |
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Exercise-induced asthma is asthma that is triggered by vigorous or
prolonged physical activity. Most people who have chronic asthma will experience
symptoms when they exercise. However, many people without chronic
asthma develop symptoms only during e... |
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What is it?In simple terms, exercise
is any type of physical activity. There are many different forms of exercise
that people can engage in.
Why do we want to participate in an exercise program?Regular
exercise has many benefits. Exercise can:
Str... |
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A new program tackling childhood obesity focuses on improving the health of
the entire family for success.
The Herwerden family of Middleburg Heights didn’t think their eating habits
were that bad -- until their 9-year-old son was told his cholesterol... |
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Despite significant improvements in the understanding and treatment of
cardiovascular disease, heart attack is still one of the leading causes of death
in the United States. According to the publication Morbidity and Mortality
Weekly Report, more than... |
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Bjorn Borg, the stoic tennis-playing Swede who won five straight Wimbledon
and six French Open singles titles, was famous for his calm, cool demeanor on
the court. For a time, he was dubbed "Ice Borg." His conditioning was
legendary, and so ... |
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What are the benefits of exercise?
Regular exercise has been proven to:
Reduce stress, anxiety, and depression
Boost self-esteem
Improve sleep
Exercise also has these health benefits:
Strengthens the heart
Makes the body better abl... |
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This document provides basic information to help you stay hydrated during
exercise. Dehydration can harm your performance and can be dangerous. Drinking
the right amount of fluids before, during, and after exercise might prevent
fatigue and improve perf... |
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The aging process
As people age, changes take place in the nervous and muscular systems that make
the body less able to activate the muscles. Studies show that this process can
be slowed considerably through activity and exercise.
Bone density and ... |
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After spending a great deal of time and effort training for a marathon, you
don't want anything to derail all of this preparation. As the date draws near,
last minute details become increasingly important.
The week prior to the race
Your last... |
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High performance nutritionHigh
performance nutrition is a healthy eating plan that helps you obtain optimal
nutrition and energy needs for you to perform at your best. It includes a wide
variety of foods outlined by the Food Guide Pyramid. It is a plan ... |
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The need for knowledge
Male and female athletes alike appear to be more prone to eating disorders
and unhealthy attitudes towards eating, body shape and weight, unhealthy weight
control, and eating behavior. Research has shown that increasing the educ... |
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In recognition of American Heart Month, last year’s February issue of
Health Extra featured a story on the benefits of walking. In that issue, the Cleveland Clinic Health Extra reminded readers that walking is free, convenient, simple and still a great wa... |
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2004 state soccer champion team propels itself to success with a summer
training program.
St. Ignatius Wildcats soccer coach Mike McLaughlin knew his team needed to be
tough to win the 2004 state championship. "We had the talent and the drive,
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What are the goals and objectives of the pre-participation evaluation
(PPE)?The
overall goal of the PPE is to help maintain the
health and safety of athletes. Its purpose is not to exclude athletes from
participation but to promote safe participation.... |
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Determine the goals for your athleteGoals
will differ depending on the sport and skill level of the athlete. As a general
rule, concentrate on developing functional versatility and increasing general
motor abilities before progressing to more sport spec... |
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Stereotypes of aging include a noticeable slowing down of mental and physical
function. But it doesn’t have to be that way, most medical experts agree.
Numerous studies have documented that physical activity is important for our
continued physical and... |
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Failure to eat well after a competition – refueling your energy stores and
replacing lost nutrients – will result in fatigue and a sluggish performance
in future competitions, and contribute to a decline in overall athletic
performance.
Exercise depl... |
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While injury rates for skiing have stayed fairly steady through the years,
the more common types of injuries have changed from fractures around the ankles
to knee injuries due to changes in equipment. While there is an inherent risk of
injury in skiin... |
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Whether in line at the grocery store scanning magazines crowded around the
checkout, talking to friends and co-workers, reading advertisements, or watching
TV, women are bombarded with advice about how best to exercise — "3
Minutes to Great Abs,&qu... |
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If you’ve ever played sports against people who smoke, you may already be
aware of the edge you have when competing against them. The fact is, in addition
to putting themselves at risk for cancer and heart and respiratory diseases,
smokers are simply ... |
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CarbohydratesCarbohydrates are the
primary fuel for muscles and the brain. One gram of carbohydrates provides 4
calories. Sources include pasta, rice, potatoes, grains, bread, fruits and
sweets. There are two types of carbohydrates.
Simple
Sim... |
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When athletes skip flexibility exercises, they lose one of the most important
components in maintaining health and fitness. By performing flexibility
stretching and exercises, muscles and joints continue to perform at their
current level of function. ... |
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Swimming – a very beneficial and demanding mode of exercise that can be
done in any season – requires special training dependent on current ability
and level of competition.
Training needs for beginners, or someone who swims to maintain a healthy
lev... |
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Almost everyone knows that you should drink eight glasses of water a day. But
is it really necessary?
"Absolutely," says Cleveland Clinic nutritionist Andrea Dunn.
"Almost every cell in your body needs water to function properly. Many of
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Protein-rich animal foods (beef, poultry, pork, seafood, egg) and plant foods
(legumes, tofu, nuts) build and repair muscle tissues, produce hormones, aid the
immune system, and help hair and nails grow.
Many athletes think that protein is necessary f... |
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Proper warm up is the best strategy for a better game and better health
For golfers, is anything more sacred than your swing, that elusive arching
windup that draws upon nearly every muscle in your body? Yet many golfers don't
warm up—a simple activity ... |
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Exercise is an important part of improving and maintaining normal,
comfortable back function. It is important to exercise regularly so that you can
maintain your fitness level.
What are the different types of exercise?
Exercise can be divided into th... |
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High school athletic programs are a very important and inexpensive way to
help our children learn teamwork and self-discipline. These programs promote
sportsmanship and instill a sense of pride in the community, as well as
facilitate physical and emot... |
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What is your pulse?
Your pulse is your heart rate, or the number of times your heart beats in one
minute. Pulse rates vary from person to person. Your pulse is lower when you are at rest
and increases when you exercise (because more oxygen-rich blood is... |
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