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Working the Stroke Recovery
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Everyone works the bottom of their stroke, we reach, then push and propel ourselves forward. But we are dealing with two different elements while swimming, water and air. It is easy to be more deliberate underwater . . . Read more » |
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Hydration and Electrolytes - Impact on Athletic Performance |
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A good natural source of electrolytes is from food. Fruit and vegetables, including canned or frozen vegetables like corn, carrots and green beans, are high in electrolytes, as are bread, milk, and...Read more » |
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Swim Stroke Technique - 41 degrees of power |
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for over a year, and spending countless hours researching, analysing, and measuring angles of hundreds of elite swimmers in the power phase, I have found that is that there is a 41 degree angle of power with the elbows out and the forearms and wrists in . . . Read more » |
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Injury Recovery: Psychological, Emotional and Structural Healing |
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We should take into account all aspects of healing including the psychological and emotional side of the athlete, in addition to the structural nature of the injury. For best healing results relating to the structural part of the injury input . . . Read more » |
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A Pool and Dryland Workout to Improve Open Water Swim Speed
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Thomas Lurz is one of the world's best distance open water swimmers and won the Silver medal at the 2012 London Olympic Games 10k Open Water Marathon Swim. 1Vigor interviewed Thomas on the topic of pool swim workouts to improve . . . . Read more » |
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How Sleeping Naked Improves Men's Health |
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Guys . . . . sleeping naked not only feels awesome it's great for your health! Sleeping naked improves sleep, metabolism, blood circulation, skin health, hormone secretion, relationships and sexual function Here's how sleeping naked improves men's . . . Read more » |
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Distance Open Water Swimming Tips
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"Dedication is what you do when no one else is watching." Here are some tips to help you become a good distance open water swimmer! Find a program you enjoy: Swimming is like anything the more you practice, the better you’ll be. This is why . . . Read more » |
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Organic Foods - For Improved Human Health and Environment
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Research shows organic foods have more 25% more vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients because the top soil is better cared for and protected. Organic foods contain higher levels of beta carotene, vitamins C, D and E, cancer-fighting antioxidants . . .Read more » |
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Key Nutrients for Red Blood Cell Production |
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As red blood cells are the vehicle that delivers oxygen to our cells, sufficient production of red blood cells is necessary for good health and essential for athletic peak performance. Through lifestyle and good diet we can. . . . Read more » |
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Acupuncture - Natural Medicine for Optimum Health and for Peak Athletic Performance |
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What makes Acupunture stand out as one of the prominent forms of natural medicine today? Acupuncture is virtually painless, has little to no side effects, and can be used in conjunction with conventional medicine. Acupuncture hastens healing and . . . Read more » |
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Resting Heart Rate - A Measurement of Health and Lifespan |
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Your resting pulse rate is a key vital sign and an important indicator of good health. Managing your resting heart rate can be one of the most important things you can do to improve your lifespan and, for athletes, improve performance ... Read more » |
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Choosing Your Next Running Shoes |
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You've decided you are going to start a running program or it’s at least time to update your running shoes. Those with the luxury of a specialty running shop in the neighborhood are likely to come away from the experience without a scratch. Read more » |
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Nine Golden Rules of Cycling Training |
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My thirst for the science of performance in my career grew as I slowly climbed the ladder of professional cycling. I gathered information from any literature I could find and, more importantly, through questioning some of the best cyclists and coaches in . . . . . Read more » |
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Running Strategy - 'Hitting the Wall' or Not
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Running strategies to avoid 'Hitting the Wall', include physical and mental preparedness, consistency, glycogen stores, nutrition and hydration, setting a pace strategy consistent with the level of strength and efficiency of your. . .Read more » |
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25 Most Hydrating Natural Foods
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Scientists at the University of Aberdeen, England found the combination of salts, minerals and natural sugars found in high water content fruits and vegetables can actually hydrate people more effectively than just water or sports drinks . . . . Read more » |
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How to Train your Autonomic Nervous System for Peak Performance |
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As athletes we focus almost entirely on the somatic nervous system. (Voluntary muscles) but how do we train and why do we overlook our autonomic nervous system? The autonomic system carries out the functions below the conscious level (i.e. the heart . . . Read more » |
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Probiotics in Milk Products Improve Brain Function
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Researchers found that the regular consumption of probiotic-containing yogurt showed altered activity of brain regions that control central processing of emotion and sensation. The potential is to discover how milk product probiotics . . . . Read more » |
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Triathlon Race Day Swimming Tips |
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Here are some tips to help you have a great triathlon swim on race day! Start Position: For Elite swimmers, on the start line always position yourself directly beside the fastest swimmer in the field. Age Groupers should position themselves . . . Read more » |
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Athlete Strategies to Maintain Healthy Joints
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For athletes, joint pain can interfere with training, race day performance and the ability to compete. Maintaining joint health is not only important for short term training and racing objectives, but also significant for long term health and longevity. . . . Read more » |
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Cold Water Distance Swimming - How to Acclimate to Cold Water |
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So how does one prepare for and build tolerance for a ‘cold water’ swim, an ‘extreme cold swim’ or even an ‘ice swim’? The Cold: The starting point is to know that the water will bring your core temperature down to its level. So, the fitter you. . . Read more » |
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Natural Food Sources of Folate for Peak Health and Performance
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"Folate is found naturally in food and is essential to produce red blood cells and prevent anemia. Folate also helps produce and maintain new cells and is essential during infancy and pregnancy, and for athletic recover. See list of natural food sources . . . Read more » |
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Top 10 Running Tips for Triathlon and Running Training |
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There are so many great running tips that I have learned over the last 26 years that I have run and coached running and triathlons, but these are some of the most valuable: Tip #1 - Be Cautious, Tip #2 - Rest, Tip #3 - Warm Up . . . Read more » |
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a Life Skill: Learn How to do it!
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CPR is a life skill everyone should acquire. One never knows when someone at work or at home may go into cardiac arrest. It's not uncommon for someone to go into a cardiac arrest while hiking, mountain biking, or training for a running, ... Read more » |
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Acupuncture - Natural Medicine for Optimum Health and for Peak Athletic Performance |
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What makes Acupunture stand out as one of the prominent forms of natural medicine today? Acupuncture is virtually painless, has little to no side effects, and can be used in conjunction with conventional medicine. Acupuncture hastens healing and . . . Read more » |
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Get Out of the Road! Trail Running |
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Get out of the road! Trail running for improved performance, injury prevention and mental health. About three years ago I made a fundamental switch in my running routine and started training almost entirely on trails. Part of the change ... Read more » |
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Natural Ways to Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
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Diabetes is a disease that affects your body's ability to use glucose due to the body's inability to sufficiently make or process insulin. If our cells are unable to get adequate amounts of glucose, they can starve to death. Type 2 Diabetes can be prevented. Read more » |
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How to Train to Peak on Race Day |
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Peaking means to be in the best physical and mental condition at a specific day and for a specific event. Of course, this is not easy and first of all a lot of experience is required, but a sophisticated plan can make peaking a bit ... Read more » |
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Book Review of Ralph Teller's Natural Health - Peak Performance - Longevity Lifestyle |
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James Collyer, MD, of Seattle, Washington, found Ralph Teller's book: Natural Health - Peak Performance - Longevity Lifestyle "A very enlightening guide to overall health, strength and longevity of the whole person: body, mind and spirit". . . Read more » |
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How Our Breathing Rhythm Impacts Good Health - Learn Proper Breathing Technique
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"How we breath - our breathing rhythm - is one of the most important aspects of maintaining good health. Correct and proper breathing encourages optimum health and longevity. Fortunately, our breathing rhythm is something we have some control over. ... >Read more » |
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How to Avoid Hitting the Wall |
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We have had a lot of requests recently about the topic of “hitting the wall” or “bonking”. Whatever you want to call it, we have all experienced it at some point. Essentially, it is the point during training or competition when you have exhausted or depleted...Read more » |
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Sports Massage Helps Performance |
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Many people think of massage as just a way to relax and spoil themselves. When in fact, massage therapy is just as important as eating healthy and it comes in many different forms depending on your needs. Yes, you ... Read more » |
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Ultrarunning: A Test of Mind, Body and Spirit |
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"In the world of ultrarunning speed is relatively unimportant unless you are racing to win, the more important factors such as maintaining an even pace, nutrition and keeping a positive mindset make it a true test of mind, body and spirit. . . . Read more » |
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Physiological, Cognitive and Psychological Benefits of Yoga |
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Yoga is a great form of exercise and a mind-body practice that can have physical, mental and emotional or psychological benefits, even spiritual benefits. Yoga also is an effective way to develop greater self-awareness, acceptance,the ability to be present... Read more » |
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The Vigor of Uncertainty |
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Uncertainty can be seen as a threat, or it can be viewed as creating possibilities. How do we contend with uncertainty in lives committed to health, longevity, fitness, and quality? Do we ignore uncertainty because it is. . . Read more » |
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How to Increase Testosterone Naturally |
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Testosterone is the hormone that gives men their male characteristics. Testosterone give men their deep voice, higher muscle mass, facial and torso hair, and aggressive behaviour. Testosterone also is the hormone that controls sexual function ... Read more » |
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Clear Thinking - Creating a Longer, More Productive Life |
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One of the key successful components to creating a long and productive life is the ability to think clearly. For when you think about it, whatever it is you want to achieve, your foundation stone towards success or failure will be the quality of . . . Read more » |
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Vitamin D Synthesis and Health Benefits |
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"Learn about the essential health benefits of Vitamin D, the process of Vitamin D synthesis intitiated from the Sun, factors impacting Vitamin D synthesis, natural food sources of Vitamin D, and the risks of sun induced skin damage and cancer." ... Read more » |
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VO2 Max Strategies
