Periodization is a programming tool where individuals, typically athletes, implement training cycles that take several things into consideration including when peak performance is needed. Periodization
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Mental Preparation for Competition
While race day or game day itself is often exciting, unpredictable and public, the training that prepares us for the big day can be anything
Unwrapping the physiology of a Tour de France champion
Given the current spotlight on sport concerning the use and abuse of Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs), there is a public interest in athletes providing greater
Concussion Alters Neuromuscular Function in Collegiate Athletes
Despite being cleared to return to play following a concussion, research has suggested that athletes may be at a greater risk for other kinds of
Are wearables really an accurate index for the physical activity needed for good health?
Twenty-four Hours of Sleep, Sedentary Behavior, and Physical Activity with Nine Wearable Devices Medical research shows good health is promoted by adequate exercise, limited sitting
Top Fitness Trend for 2017 is Wearable Technology
Annual forecast predicts what you?ll see in fitness next year Won?t leave home without your fitness tracker? If so, you?re part of a rapidly growing
Exercise is Prevention
Recently, I received a letter from my health insurance agency regarding a free online service which provided supportive self-help tools for health. It caused me
Inflammation, Disease and Exercise
You may have heard the term ?chronic inflammation? but may not know what it is or why it is important. Inflammation is an immune system
Using sit-to-stand workstations at the office – what are the after-work effects?
Sedentary behavior, or sitting, is a common health-related behavior in adults. Research has shown that prolonged sitting increases the risk of heart disease, type-2 diabetes
To Sit or NOT to Sit, That Is the Question �?? Be Fit to Sit Is the Answer!
Sitting for a long time is very common, with some people sitting for nearly 13 hours a day. Too much sitting is bad for your
To Sit or NOT to Sit, That Is the Question ? Be Fit to Sit Is the Answer!
Sitting for a long time is very common, with some people sitting for nearly 13 hours a day. Too much sitting is bad for your
Mental Fatigue: could it cost you the game?
Professional soccer teams often blame mental fatigue when they lose. Until now, sport scientists had not tested the effects of mental fatigue on soccer performance.
