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May 21, 2012
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An Insiders Guide to Training for a Triathlon
The triathlon is an athletic competition that assess an individual's swimming, cycling, and running prowess in one three staged event. Once you sign up for a competition and take part in your first event you will be competing with the other triathletes to complete the entire race in the best possible time. read more
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Are You A Runner With Back Pain Or Neck Pain? Here Are 3 Simple Self-Help Steps You Can Take To Find Relief
Running with back pain or neck pain is certainly no pleasure. You concentrate on the pain instead of enjoying your special time. Each footfall sends a nagging jolt into your lower back, your neck, or between your shoulder blades. With no relief in sight, the miles drag by and you keep looking at your watch to see how long you have been on the road. It's no fun at all. There are many causes of back pain and neck pain, especially in the athlete. In some cases, you can overcome the problem by yourself. In other cases, you will need to seek the help of a qualified professional, like a chiropractor or sports medicine specialist. How do you know when to self treat and when to get help? Here are a few suggestions to follow before you head for the doctor's office. read more
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Different Types of Treadmill Workouts
Most people have this misconception that using a treadmill is an extremely monotonous and boring exercise because all you can do is walk or run forward without actually getting anywhere. read more
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Tips for Boosting Athletic Performance and Recovery
Experienced athletes have certain tricks for accelerating recovery and reducing delayed onset muscle soreness. For instance, you may have seen runners and cyclists wearing athletic compression socks, such as Sigvaris Sport socks. By following these tricks, as outlined below, you can improve your athletic performance and speed up your body’s revitalization. 1. Warm up and cool down. You’re much more likely to be injured if you don’t warm up and cool down. Moving from inactivity to vigorous exercise is extremely taxing on the human body. Help your body transition by tacking on five to ten minutes of brisk walking before and after your workout. Cooling down properly can also help prevent soreness by removing excess lactic acid from your muscles. 2. Don’t forget to stretch. Stretching prevents injury by improving balance, coordination and flexibility. Moreover, stretching reduces athletic recovery time by boosting circulation to recently strengthened muscles. 3. Drink lots of water. Every single biological system in the human body needs water to function; at least 60 percent of your total body weight is composed of water. Athletes must replace water lost as sweat during strenuous exercise. But really, there are no downsides to drinking more water than that. Even read more
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