News tagged with workouts
Phelps using hyperbaric chamber to aid recovery
(AP) -- Michael Phelps is the latest athlete to use a hyperbaric chamber to aid his recovery from training.
Feb 08, 2012 |
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Skip the gym? You'll pay
If, in New Years past, a steadfast resolution to get your butt to the gym has resulted in your butt remaining steadfastly planted on your couch, it may be time to introduce your butt to hyperbolic discounting.
Jan 06, 2012 |
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NCAA mandatory sickle cell screening program not enough to save athletes' lives
In response to a lawsuit after a college football player died from complications due to sickle cell trait (SCT) during a workout, the NCAA implemented mandatory SCT screening of all Division I student-athletes.
Dec 12, 2011 |
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Storm chasers of Utah: Tornado-hunting radar truck seeks Wasatch snow and rain
A truck-mounted radar dish often used to chase Midwest tornadoes is getting a workout in Utah this month as University of Utah meteorologists use it to get an unprecedented look inside snow and rain storms ...
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Nov 10, 2011 |
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Delayed onset muscle soreness a real pain after exercise
For the fitness-inclined, a hard workout can actually feel good: a chance to loosen up tight joints, sweat out the day’s stress and push through the burn of those last few reps.
Oct 07, 2011 |
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Target heart rates should be recalculated, cardiologist says
Target heart rates for fitness and heart health need a change, says Ohio State University Medical Center cardiologist Martha Gulati.
Medicine & Health / Cardiology
Sep 26, 2011 |
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Compression suits provide competitive advantage
To be the best, athletes are always searching for a competitive edge on and off the playing field. A new study by Professor of Kinesiology William Kraemer of the Neag School of Education shows that wearing ...
Jun 27, 2011 |
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Memory training video games can increase brain power
(Medical Xpress) -- In a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Dr. Susanne Jaeggi from the University of Michigan looked at the use of specialized video games have t ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Jun 14, 2011 |
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New research: Post-exercise recovery advantages of lowfat chocolate milk
New research suggests an effective recovery drink may already be in your refrigerator: lowfat chocolate milk. Grabbing lowfat chocolate milk after a tough workout helped give both trained and amateur athletes a post-exercise ...
Jun 02, 2011 |
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New research suggests tart cherries could speed muscle recovery
Tart cherries could help athletes reduce muscle damage to recover faster from a tough workout, according to new research published in the American College of Sports Medicine's journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.
Feb 09, 2011 |
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Georgia Tech mobile phone game trains players to make healthier diet selections
With Halloween and the holiday season fast approaching, many people will be watching their waistlines as they're tempted by a cornucopia of sugary and savory foods. Meanwhile a Georgia Tech College of Computing ...
Oct 12, 2010 |
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Motion-tracking technology reduces injuries for older adults (w/ Video)
Exercise is an important part of recovering from an injury, illness or surgery, but many older adults lack the knowledge and guidance needed to properly perform exercises. University of Missouri researchers from the Sinclair ...
Technology / Computer Sciences
Aug 10, 2010 |
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From Illness to Injury, When to Stop Working Out
(PhysOrg.com) -- With all the messages about the importance of regular exercise, few pointers are given on when not to continue with your regimen. But it’s just as important to know when to alter or stop your ...
May 27, 2010 |
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How much exercise is too much of a good thing?
What made Larry Brown's addiction acceptable was that it was, at least on the surface, good for him.
May 21, 2010 |
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Brazil official urges more sex for better health
(AP) -- Brazil's health minister has a remedy for the nation's high-blood- pressure problem: More sex.
Apr 26, 2010 |
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