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Nutrtion Tables
Posted in: Diet & Nutrition | Viewed 244 times
By: Nutrtion Vista
URL: http://www.nutrtionvista.com
Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are your body's main energy source. Complex carbohydrates include legumes, grains and starchy vegetables, such as potatoes, peas and corn. Simple carbohydrates are found mainly in fruits and milk, as well as in foods made with sugar, such as …(continue reading)…Squash Program
Posted in: Sports | Viewed 658 times
By: Charles DeFrancesco
URL: http://www.fitandfunctional.com
Training squash players requires a multidimensional approach that includes strength and conditioning training as well as the sound principles of injury prevention. Squash is a sport that requires a lot of repetitive movements and full range of motion in every joint. …(continue reading)…Inflammation Causes Heart Attacks
Posted in: Exercise & FitnessHeart Health | Viewed 254 times
By: Gabe Mirkin, M.D.
URL: http://www.drmirkin.com/heart/9553.html
The American Medical Association has two reports that raise interesting question about the causes of heart attacks. They show that heart attacks are caused primarily by inflammation, swelling of the walls of arteries leading to the heart. We used to hear …(continue reading)…Minimizing Weight Training Injuries in Bodybuilders and Athletes
Posted in: Exercise & Fitness | Viewed 278 times
By: Dr. Ben Weitz
URL: http://www.drweitz.com/scientific/injuries.htm
Purpose: An overview of the rationale and role of weight training and bodybuilding for athletes is presented. Appropriate use and strategies to prevent or prolong injuries with weight training are offered. Common training routines are described. Various weight training injuries and …(continue reading)…Overview: Sciatica Exercises
Posted in: Exercise & Fitness | Viewed 264 times
By: Ron S. Miller, PT
URL: http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/exercise/overview-sciatica-exercises
Before reviewing specific sciatica exercises, it is first important to explain what sciatica is, as the term sciatica is often misused and its definition misunderstood. Sciatica is a set of symptoms, not a diagnosis in itself (meaning it does not explain …(continue reading)…