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Can You Use CrossFit In Physical Education Classes?

Physical Education Update

For those of you not aware of CrossFit, it’s a strength and conditioning program that employs a mix of aerobic, gymnastics, body weight and Olympic lifting exercises. The goal is to improved fitness in 10 different areas: cardiovascular endurance, strength, stamina, speed, flexibility, power, balance, coordination, agility, and accuracy.

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New Heart Rate Recovery Feature from Firstbeat Sports Provides More Insights for Coaches

First Beat

The new Heart Rate Recovery (HRR) feature from Firstbeat Sports provides an additional tool for coaches to assess the status of their athletes, giving further insights into conditioning and recovery status. It’s been shown to have good correlations with changes in performance in endurance testing (Malone, et al., Why is HRR Important?

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Stanford Heart Team Keeps Extremely Ill Baby Alive With Finesse and Teamwork

Stanford Childrens

She was diagnosed with pneumonia, which her mom now suspects was pulmonary hypertension —high blood pressure in the lungs—a condition that can accompany heart failure. Little did the family know that Zoraya was beginning a 70-day stay in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at Stanford Children’s. Our options were limited.

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Electrolytes: Essential Functions for Optimal Health

Designs for Health

An imbalance in these electrolytes can disrupt normal bodily functions and may lead to symptoms like headaches, fatigue, or even severe conditions. Replacing sweat loss through electrolyte-containing fluids is crucial for endurance athletes. These electrolyte minerals can generate and conduct action potential in the nerves and muscles.

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In Season Strength Training

PLT4M

While in-season, your athletes will adapt to the rigors of practices and games, often reaching peak physical conditioning for that sport. Time on the field is already training repetitive, sub maximal power movements, muscular and cardiovascular conditioning, as well as sport-specific energy demands. Bonus Content!

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Using Firstbeat Sports Training Effect During Return-to-Play

First Beat

The Return-to-Play process, or indeed any conditioning program that is not in the form of the athlete’s sport, can be a challenge to manage. Aerobic Training Effect Aerobic Training Effect describes the impact of a session in terms of VO2max and endurance capabilities and is primarily based upon the peak EPOC recorded within a session.

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Sports for Fitness: The 8 Best Sports for Improving Your Physical Fitness

The Sporting

Sports provide an excellent cardiovascular workout and add an element of fun and competition to your fitness journey - and they are a great way to get some exercise back into your life. They are also ideal for anyone looking for an intense and competitive outlet that requires both strength and endurance.

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