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Optimum Performance: NFL trainers to be held accountable when distributing pain medication to players
With the Saints opening their 2014 training camp Thursday at the Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, the players will...
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Optimum Performance: Research required when deciding if a personal trainer is needed
The International Health, Racquet, and Sports Club Association said as of 2011 there were 51.4 million health club members in the...
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Bigger, faster, stronger and maybe dead | Optimum performance
While traveling back from Wimbledon, I read an interesting research paper: “Body Composition and Bone Mineral Density...
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America’s Trainer | Muscle & Body Magazine
Current opinion in skeletal muscle biology and exercise physiology is that “aerobic exercise has a negligible effect...
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Postcards from Wimbledon | Serena Williams’ opponent used great returns to her advantage
Well, I guess you can say all good things must come to an end, at least here...
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Postcards from Wimbledon | A rest day is actually a prep day
Friday we had no singles or doubles matches. We practiced from 10-11:30 a.m. with intermittent rain. Then...
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Postcards from Wimbledon | The value of doubles play
Today we arrived at the Wimbledon practice courts at 10 a.m. for a warm-up session before Serena’s...
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Postcards from Wimbledon | Fighting the fatigue
Wednesday was a long day, as was Tuesday. Serena and Venus Williams played a doubles match. Venus...
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Postcards from Wimbledon | Mackie Shilstone
Serena came through today beating Anna Tatishvili 6/1, 6/2 in one hour. Tomorrow she, along with her sister...
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Postcards from Wimbledon | Mackie Shilstone
Monday was the first day of the 2014 Wimbledon Championships. Serena Williams plays Tuesday against Georgian-born American...
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Optimum Performance: Wimbledon begins with a special connection for local fitness guru Mackie Shilstone
Wimbledon, London - During the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, a 30-year old U.S....
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Optimum Performance: Creatine plus resistance training enhances muscle gain, strength in older people
West Palm Beach, Florida – In my mind, the phrase, “aging gracefully,” sounds like it’s time to...
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The Sweet Science | Muscle & Body Magazine
The important role that simple sugars can play in exercise energy.
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Optimum Performance: Everybody, including New Orleans Saints players, can find benefits in vitamin D
If I were an owner of a pro team like the New Orleans Saints, who are beginning...
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The Healthiest Catch | Muscle & Body Magazine
Omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil can help you both on and off the field.<
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Optimum Performance: How heath-care benefit reform factors in Northwestern University union vote
Have you ever heard a coach say to an injured player, “do it for the team,” or...
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Optimum Performance: Avoiding common golf injuries like Tiger Woods’ ailments require balance, flexibility and strength
Last Sunday I read with interest Dave Anderson’s column in the sports section of the New York...
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Optimum Performance: There are many predictive factors to determine a young baseball player’s skill level
With Major League Baseball just starting and college baseball in full swing, this is the perfect time...
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Optimum Performance: Hip rotation and eye contact with the ball are two keys to better tennis
Key Biscayne, Florida - Last Sunday, while sitting in the players’ and coaches’ dining area at the...
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Optimum Performance: Increasing running steps reduces force on joints
Key Biscayne, Florida - “Increasing Running Steps Reduces Patellofemoral Joint Forces,” is the conclusion reached by University...
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Optimum Performance: A surprising paradox between running and walking
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida - Why don’t most runners get knee osteoarthritis? This question was posed in...
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Optimum Performance: Maintaining lean muscle mass
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. – No matter if you’re a pro athlete, weekend warrior, or just someone...
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Optimum Performance: Avoiding Crescent City Classic training injuries
With the 8 a.m. start of the Allstate Crescent City Classic 10k (6.2 miles) race set for...
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A few simple changes can help prevent unnecessary injuries | Optimum Performance
In the month of January, the Pelicans listed three players on the NBA injury list – Jason...
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Go Farther and Harder with Caffeine | Muscle & Body Magazine
The popular stimulant can help improve athletic performance. Caffeine has long been revered for its ability to...
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