Welcome to an exciting section of my web site. One of my goals is to provide you with accurate up-to-date health and fitness information based on the latest scientific research. Each month I will bring you selected articles, exercises and fitness tips from the world’s leading fitness educators. I will also include a complete workout program; general fitness, sport specific or special populations.
Featured Web Sites
Just click on the title for all your equipment needs, health and fitness information and cutting edge training and conditioning programming.Creative Health Products
Supplier of fitness & exercise testing equipment.
Perform Better
Equipment for strength and conditioning, training, DVDs and books.
Power Systems
Equipment for sport specific training & conditioning equipment, DVDs and books.
Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products (OPTP)
Source for foam rollers, stability balls, exercise mats, rehabilitation & fitness equipment.
Nancy Clark, MS, RD
Boston based RD offering nutrition advice, seminars and articles on sports nutrition.
Meals Matter
On-line recipe book conforming to the Dietary Approches to Stop Hypertension meal plan.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Food and Drug Administration site providing health and nutrition information.
Exercise Prescription
A site with tons of exercise, diet, nutrition information and fun to use fitness calculators.
Gatorade Sports Science Institute
Information on research, sports nutrition, training and performance.
Biomechanics
Subscription magazine of body movement geared towards healthcare practitioners.
Training & Conditioning
Magazine for strength and conditioning coaches, athletic trainers and physical therapists.
Web Md
A great source for whatever ails you.
Vitality
Large database of information containing family health and personal self-care.
Fitness Calculators
Fun to use...find out your calorie requirements, target heart rate, pace on your ride or run, calories expanded during your last workout and much, much more.
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Programming & Articles
Summer is just around the corner...time to dust off the bike and buy a new pair of running shoes. This month I feature articles for some outdoor fun and fitness: Swimming, training for mountain biking and triathlon preparation for the novice and elite. Also some interesting reading on the top 10 supplements, strength training as it relates to resting metabolic rate and the importance of proper nutrient intake to aid in recovery and improve performance. Happy reading and GET OUT AND MOVE!!!
Exercise of the Month
The "Cable Push Press" is an ideal exercise for developing upper body power for any sport involving throwing and also for adding a few yards to your golf game. It is a highly advanced exercise involving the shoulders, legs and arms to be performed in a balistic manner on the positive action and slowly returning to the starting position (negative action). Incorporate this exercise in your program performing 8 to 10 repetitions with the left arm and then the right for 3 complete sets. Considering the level of intensity of the movement, performing the exercise no more than two times a week on non-consecutive days is ideal.
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