Saturday, February 20, 2010

The Jump Rope Reemerges

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Champaign, IL--Jumping rope may be a popular activity on the playground, but this child's play has evolved into one of the most efficient ways to improve cardiovascular health. In the new edition of his popular book Jump Rope Training (Human Kinetics, June 2010), Buddy Lee explains how jump rope training offers functional exercise that can increase fitness and sport performance.

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Monday, February 15, 2010

Caffeine and Athletes - Do they Mix?

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One from the advisor archives and reposted on the new site. Nancy Clark waxes on caffeine and athletes. (Any of you other nutritionist please feel free to promote yourself and your works as good as Nancy does!)

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When Food is Foe: Disordered Eating in Athletes

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Sports Nutritionist Nancy Clark looks at eating disorders in the athlete population.

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Mirror Mirror on the Wall are Muscular Men the Best of All?

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Muscle dysmorphia. Nutritionist Nancy clark tackles this subject.


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Sunday, February 14, 2010

Gym Workout Know-how

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Developing Youth Soccer Players Discount 30%

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Save 30% on Developing Youth Football Players Developing Youth Football Players combines proven coaching methods with over 150 games that allow young athletes to develop their skills, understand team play and appreciate the sport. From fundamental skills and goalkeeping to tactics and game intelligence, this book covers it all, making it easy to incorporate each lesson into your program for players aged 7 to 14. Order now using discount code E3806 and save 30%!

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Ensure that your young footballers reach their potential! Developing Youth Football Players combines proven coaching methods with engaging games that allow young athletes to develop their skills, understand team play and appreciate the sport. Author Horst Wein provides more than 150 games, corrective exercises, and competitions for players aged 7 to 14. Based on the internationally renowned Football Development Model, training and coaching methods are divided into four levels, resulting in the best age-appropriate coaching resource available. From fundamental skills and goalkeeping to tactics and game intelligence, Developing Youth Football Players covers it all with clear writing and colourful illustrations, making it easy to incorporate each lesson into your programme.Developing Youth Football Players will help you become a better teacher and coach. Use it to give your players a great start to a successful football career.

Contents- http://www.humankinetics.com/products/all-products/developing-youth-football-players?associate=4945
Chapter 1. The Natural Development of Young PlayersChapter 2. A Successful Approach to Coaching FootballChapter 3. Coaching Age-Appropriate FootballChapter 4. Games for Basic Abilities and CapacitiesChapter 5. Developing Football Game IntelligenceChapter 6. Games for Mini-FootballChapter 7. Games for 7-on-7 FootballChapter 8. Developing Young GoalkeepersChapter 9. Games for 8-on-8 FootballEpilogue Taking Football Into the Future

Sunday, February 07, 2010

Secrets to Learning the Breaststroke

It is often much easier to learn the breaststroke kick in the inverted position because it is easier to see the foot and leg movements when you’re on your back. The breaststroke kick is a completely unique motion. You should avoid vigorous practice of the kick until your muscles have had time to adjust. Its efficiency depends on the flexibility of your knees and ankles.

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