A major problem in retaining women athletes occurs when they start a family. In most, but not all cases, a male athlete continues his career unimpeded after the birth of a child in the family. A woman athlete, on the other hand, either retires or continues on with her sport, but with enormous stresses of [...]
Yoga is the unity of mind and body, the union of the inner and outer worlds. Yoga is a holistic system that teaches skills many athletes seek, such as control over the mind, control over the body, good breathing habits, being able to relax under pressure, highly developed concentration skills; and the ability to focus [...]
Everyone is touched by music in one way or another. It can connect directly with the individual’s emotions, inspire the humanity, capture human imagination, and nourish the soul. Music can also create an atmosphere of calm and peace, allowing everyone to de-stress and relax in a very natural way.
Meditation is a state of concentrated attention on some object of thought or awareness. It usually involves turning the attention inward to a single point of reference. Different meditative disciplines encompass a wide range of spiritual and psychophysical practices which can emphasize development of a high degree of mental concentration.
“When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole. That is why I dance.” Hans Bos
Massage is one of the oldest healing arts. Massage therapy is beneficial for many chronic conditions, including low back pain, arthritis, bursitis, fatigue, high blood pressure, diabetes, immunity suppression, infertility, smoking cessation, depression, and more. Massage also helps relieve the stress and tension of everyday living that can lead to disease and illness.
Nutritious diet is the back bone of consistent sports performance. The following are some recipes that can be made part of the athletes’ diet.
Sports foods are nutritious food, specially made to meet the specific requirements of athletes who are engaged in high volume training. Generally such foods are easily digested and easily absorbed into the body. They aid in maintaining high performance levels by providing an uninterrupted supply of energy and thus helping to maintain the functions of [...]
Time is an important factor in the selection and consumption of food during sports events and exercises. Too much of food can cause sluggishness, indigestion, nausea, and vomiting where as lack of food can cause fatigue and depleted energy levels.
It is estimated that in normal temperatures, at least eight glasses of non-caffeinated, non-alcoholic beverages daily are essential for health. People who are into sports have even greater demands of fluid especially in warmer weathers. Good hydration of the body is essential for sports performance as well as individual health. Water is a common choice, [...]
