We all welcome the start of 2012 and looking forward to a new year with the possibilities of it being better than the year before. Most individuals talk about their New Year's resolutions a few days leading up to the change of the year and have the good intentions of following through with what they set out to accomplish. Some very goal-oriented individuals write down their resolutions because putting them down on paper or on a computer makes them more permanent. Usually a day or two after the change of the year, most people have broken their resolutions. Then people continue their normal … [Read more...] about New Year ……New you …..have you broken your New Year’s resolutions yet?
Speed & Agility Training
Our staff specializes in assessing an athlete's strengths and weaknesses in order to properly inform the athlete on how to develop to their fullest potential. We provide clinics and sessions for the youth population whether it is individual or team training. We educate parents, coaches, and athletes on providing proper nutritional protocol for them to perform at their peak performance. Xcellerated Speed Training also provides proper strength training programs and techniques to give the individual or team the most highly effective and efficient way to train. Xcellerated Speed Training is … [Read more...] about Speed & Agility Training
Todd Pratzner
Tony Sabanos and Xcellerated Speed training took my soccer game to the next level. Tony helped me improve my speed, quickness, and agility. From his training, I gained exercise and nutritional knowledge that I will use throughout my athletic career. Tony pushed me to achieve the goals that I set at the beginning of our working together. Working with Tony was both gratifying and rewarding in terms of working out with a purpose. Todd Pratzner, Center Back Philadelphia Union and PA Classics Academy. … [Read more...] about Todd Pratzner
Personal Health Record: A tool for managing your health
An electronic personal health record makes it easy to gather and manage your medical information in one accessible and secure location. By Mayo Clinic staff If you're like most people, you have a number of health concerns and visit multiple doctors and pharmacies. Keeping track of it all is a challenge. With a personal health record, you can gather — and manage — all that information in one easily accessible location. What is a personal health record? A personal health record is simply a collection of information about your health. If you have a shot record or a box of medical papers, … [Read more...] about Personal Health Record: A tool for managing your health
Herbal supplements may not mix with heart medicine
Some herbal supplements can have dangerous interactions with heart medications. By Mayo Clinic staff Herbal supplements are natural, so they must be safe, right? Not necessarily. Herbal supplements can have strong effects in the body, and some can interact with prescription medications used to treat heart and circulatory problems, such as high blood pressure and heart failure. Some of these interactions can even be dangerous. Herbal supplements and prescription medications At least a quarter of adults who take prescription medications also take dietary supplements, including herbal … [Read more...] about Herbal supplements may not mix with heart medicine
Stretching: Focus on Flexibility
You can stretch anytime, anywhere. Just follow these tips to do it safely and effectively. By Mayo Clinic staff Stretching may take a back seat to your exercise routine. You may think that stretching your hamstrings and calves is just something to be done if you have a few extra minutes before or after pounding out some miles on the treadmill. The main concern is exercising, not stretching, right? Not so fast. Although studies about the benefits of stretching are mixed, stretching may help you improve your flexibility, which in turn may improve your athletic performance and decrease … [Read more...] about Stretching: Focus on Flexibility
Vitamin D deficiency = Problems
Vitamin D is one of the most important vitamins that a person can worry about. Vitamin D is responsible for in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in food. A Vitamin D deficiency can be extremely detrimental to an individual by negatively affecting the development and growth of cells, bones, teeth and hormonal balance. The symptoms affect both the nervous system and the immune system. A deficiency can occur when there is an insufficient amount of sun exposure which can cause the body's inability to absorb Vitamin D or there is no presence of food sources containing the vitamin. Also, if … [Read more...] about Vitamin D deficiency = Problems
Smoking dramtically increases the risk for liver cancer
By Stacy Simon A new study reinforces the link between liver cancer and the risk factors of smoking, obesity, and heavy drinking. Researchers from the US and Europe studied 125 liver cancer patients to determine what risk factors were contributing to their disease. They compared them to 229 people without cancer who were matched by age, gender and other factors. The participants were all part of a European study group that was formed so researchers could investigate the role of biological, dietary, lifestyle and environmental factors in the development of cancer and other chronic … [Read more...] about Smoking dramtically increases the risk for liver cancer