If your an athlete you probably have sustained some form of injury throughout your time on the field. Years ago the way most athletes dealt with injuries was to either rest until the injury healed or electrical stimulation or massage. The times have changed for athletes today, it is a vastly different world we live in now. The days of playing just one sport and having the rest of the year to play multiple sports or rest have fallen by the wayside. Typically today's athletes train all year round for the same sport, with the additions of travel teams, club teams, rec leagues and so forth an … [Read more...] about Foam Rollers: One of the Most Beneficial Tools for an Athlete
Xcellerated Speed Training Scholarship Award
It is a great honor to present the first ever Xcellerated Speed Training Scholarship award. This scholarship was developed to reward students for their hard work and dedication on and off the field. The requirements of this scholarship are rigorous. A student must maintain a GPA of at least 3.5, been a member of the Oley Valley Field Hockey program for 4 years, have participated in Xcellerated Speed Training's training protocol, been a role model on the field and off the field, and have spent time volunteering in the community. The individual receiving this award has exceeded all of the above … [Read more...] about Xcellerated Speed Training Scholarship Award
Are You Overtraining Yourself Fat?
Exercising too much can backfire. On paper, losing weight seems simple: Eat less, move more. So why are most people not seeing results? While there are many possible reasons or combination of reasons – people are stressed, only half-heartedly committed, short on money and time, or living with chronic medical conditions – one reason tends to be overlooked: Some people are working out too much. In the past few years, I have seen a huge change in the fitness world and the way we work out. We have become obsessed with more exercise – more cardio, heavier weights, stricter diets and more … [Read more...] about Are You Overtraining Yourself Fat?
Obesity May Cause 11 Types of Cancer, Review Finds
People who are obese have a greater risk of developing and dying from several types of cancer including malignancies of the breast, ovary, kidney, pancreas, colon, rectum and bone marrow, a research review confirms. Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, and the prevalence of obesity has more than doubled over the past generation. Even though excess weight is thought to influence the odds of developing and dying from a wide variety of tumors, the study found "strong evidence" supporting this connection for just 11 cancers. "Other associations could also be genuine, but there is still … [Read more...] about Obesity May Cause 11 Types of Cancer, Review Finds
6 Ways to Age Well and Save Money Doing It
Don't let money troubles bury your health in the Golden years. Health care costs can snowball as a person ages, and the added stress of those big bills can further tax one's health. To age well, experts say, it's often helpful to consider money matters along with making healthy choices. "What you want to do as you get older is both be healthy and have a healthy bank account," says Dr. Michael Roizen, chief wellness officer at the Cleveland Clinic, who co-authored the forthcoming book "AgeProof: Living Longer with Running Out of Money or Breaking a Hip." In addition to saving for … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Age Well and Save Money Doing It
Active kids less likely to be depressed later on
Children who get more exercise may have fewer symptoms of depression than their peers who are less active, a recent study suggests. Researchers used activity trackers to see how much physical activity children got, then interviewed kids and their parents to assess whether kids had symptoms of depression. When kids got more moderate to vigorous physical activity at ages 6 and 8, they were less likely to have symptoms of major depressive disorder two years later, the study found. "Our results indicate that increasing physical activity in children may prevent depression," said study leader Dr. … [Read more...] about Active kids less likely to be depressed later on
How to Survive the Holiday Insanity
It is that time of year when the hustle and bustle of Christmas begins to take over your livelihood. Every weekend there seems to be another party or gathering with all types of high calorie food and drinks. Then you have the infinite list of items that you must buy for those special individuals in your life. It all seems to snowball and your fitness level tends to deteriorate because you have made other things a priority. You have to take the time for yourself during all of this insanity, so you don't end up looking like a Santa Clause stand in. If you have spent the last 6 months working on … [Read more...] about How to Survive the Holiday Insanity
How to Avoid Weight Regain, According to Science
Regardless of where you are on your weight-loss journey, you're likely living with the constant fear of gaining it all back. Your worry is not unfounded: Research suggests men and women on most traditional diets drop 5 to 10 percent of their original weight within the first six months, but less than 5 percent maintain that weight loss over time. Even worse, over two-thirds of dieters regain more than they lost. No wonder folks stay up late at night worrying if weight creep is lurking around the corner. If you're one of them, relax. There's no need to stress about this if you're using the … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Weight Regain, According to Science