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In Season Strength Training

PLT4M

Let’s take a look at in season strength training and break down the why, what, and how! While in-season, your athletes will adapt to the rigors of practices and games, often reaching peak physical conditioning for that sport. Why In Season Strength Training? In season strength training can help!

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5 Components Of Physical Fitness

PLT4M

These components are cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Cardiovascular Endurance: This refers to the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen and nutrients to the muscles during sustained physical activity.

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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. While Crossfit is an exercise philosophy, it’s also a competitive fitness sport, with the CrossFit Games conducted every year since 2007.

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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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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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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. Magnesium is required for muscle function and proper bone strength.

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Off Season Basketball Workouts For High School Athletes

PLT4M

Strength training plays a vital role in the success of basketball players’ performance on the court. Here lies a golden opportunity for strength and conditioning to support the total athletic development of young athletes through safe and effective training programs! Think comprehensive! Think consistent!