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The nonhomeostatic control of feeding and the operation of hedonic neural substrates that facilitate food intake despite supranormal body fat accumulation instruct us that the prerequisites for maintaining healthy body mass level are restraint in eating food, high levels of physical activity, and periodic episodes of weight loss. [read more]

The overhead smash is a shot that puts fear in the hearts of most amateurs. [read more]

"As to the taking of stimulants during the race, I will say that I know from actual experience that the full [marathon] race can be covered in creditable time without so much as a single drop of water being taken or even sponging of the head—I have done it myself. This of course is when in perfect trim." [read more]

To build the bench, you must do several things. First, train the bench to perfect its technique and build strength in it. [read more]

The newest addition to Human Kinetics’ bestselling anatomy series helps triathletes maximize performance with effective multisport programming. Step-by-step instructions for 82 exercises, depicted with more than 177 full-color anatomical illustrations, provide an inside look at developing muscles essential for swimming, biking, and running. [read more]

The modern word tantalize comes from the fable surrounding Tantalus, a character from Greek mythology. [read more]

Ann and Chris Frederick, authors of "Stretch to Win" and "Flexibility for Sports Performance" DVD, are sponsoring a Fascial Stretch Therapy workshop for trainers, coaches and therapists, May 25-26, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. [read more]

Human Kinetics Publishers is pleased to support the efforts of Active Healthy Kids Canada, and the much anticipated upcoming international event: 2014 GLOBAL SUMMIT ON THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY OF CHILDREN, May 19-20, 2014, in Toronto, Canada. [read more]

Unfortunately, tennis is full of stock teaching methodology that should be banished—well-intentioned, catchy phrases that have become dated or, worse yet, were never even correct to begin with. [read more]

In many sporting activities, because of how competitions are designed, athletes are forced to reproduce performances within a short time frame. [read more]