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Legendary endurance sport coach reveals how a triathlete processes energy [read more]
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Weight training equipment intimidates some older adults. For others, budget constraints make membership in a fitness facility or the purchase of strength training equipment impractical. The exercise procedures described in this chapter should enhance your clients’ strength training experiences and reduce the likelihood of injury, and they are inexpensive. [read more]
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Exercise scientists generally consider the best indicator of cardiovascular fitness to be the body’s ability to take in and utilize oxygen. The measurement of this ability is known as maximal oxygen consumption, or V. O2max. The most widely accepted predictor of cardiovascular fitness is one’s HR response to submaximal work. [read more]
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Endurance athletes often believe the more they train, the better the results. But according to the NSCA’s Ben Reuter, recovery time is just as important when developing an effective endurance training program. [read more]
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Visit the Human Kinetics booth during the NSCA Personal Trainers Conference March 8-9, 2013. [read more]
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Author gives triathletes an inside look at how muscles respond to training [read more]
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The target audience’s characteristics, attitudes, beliefs, values, behaviors, determinants, benefits, and barriers to behavior change should inform your strategy for interventions and programs. [read more]
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The imminent threat of bankruptcy gave Bing license to demand dramatic cutbacks, especially in the city’s pension and health care commitments to city employees. [read more]
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Why form and technique can make or break a program [read more]
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Pain in the TFL is common for certain types of athletes such as distance runners. Likewise, irritation to the ITB has been a source of pain for those who ramp up their training mileage too quickly and those who train incorrectly. [read more]
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