Indeed, injuries are an integral part of Sports. Every sport has its own set of risks, and getting injured is something very common among sportspeople. Keeping this in mind, it is important to know that even small injuries, when ignored, can lead to lasting damage. Thus first-aid plays a big role in keeping such complications at bay.
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March 22nd, 2008 | Posted in Sports Care, Sports Injuries | No Comments
Majority of sports activities happen outdoors, and this increases the risk of athletes getting affected by the sun. Sunburns and sun-related skin cancers are some of the ailments that can occur due to too amount time spent under the sun, especially if care is not taken to wear protective clothing. Tri-athletes run the highest risk as they need to do long workouts under the sun.
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March 21st, 2008 | Posted in Sports Care | No Comments
Apart from being the basic necessity for all life, Water holds a very special place for sportspersons. Rigorous physical activity is synonymous to the everyday life of a sportswoman, and this highlights the need to drink a lot of water. New muscle tissues are constantly being formed in a sportswoman’s body, and bones too need to grow rapidly in the case of young athletes.
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March 21st, 2008 | Posted in Sports Care | No Comments
Walking is the best exercise to decrease health risks and improve your fitness. There are several walking styles and variations in how much to walk depending on your fitness goals. Choosing the right way of walking is crucial to attain your fitness objectives. Walking faster and also in a smooth way is the right way of walking. If you walk in a wrong way, it leads to wasted effort and sometimes may cause an injury.
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March 19th, 2008 | Posted in Fitness and Exercise | No Comments
To be successful in your sport, one important aspect is making your weight training program specific to the sport you are in. These days, weight training plays a crucial role to attain success in your sport in this highly competitive atmosphere. If you could get right weight training program you are sure to attain sport success, otherwise it’s a mere dream.
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March 18th, 2008 | Posted in Fitness and Exercise | No Comments
Calcium is a very important mineral necessary for a human body to perform various body functions like regulation of the heartbeat. It helps in blood clotting, stimulation of secretion of body hormones, and movement of nerve impulses. Apart from these functions calcium is a vital mineral required to build and maintain a healthy skeleton.
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March 18th, 2008 | Posted in Fitness and Exercise | No Comments
Several research studies on lung, body rhythms, hormone levels and temperature suggest that the best time to exercise is around 6 PM. However, several surveys done on exercise habits proved that the best time is the morning time before you start any other commitments of the day. You are also advised to exercise during the day when you find free time to exercise your body.
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March 16th, 2008 | Posted in Fitness and Exercise | No Comments
Insomnia is a sleeping disorder whose symptoms are manifested in the failure to fall asleep or retain sleep for a considerable amount of time. Insomniacs often complain about fatigue and inability to rest their mind.
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March 12th, 2008 | Posted in Sports and Health | No Comments
Scientific accounts term alcohol as a drug. It can also act as a nutrient since it provides energy amounting to about 7 kcal per gram. One drink of alcohol is considered to be an amount found in 340ml of beer, 114ml of wine, or 35ml of 40 per cent spirits. Alcohol affects most cells of the body with the immediate and most visible being the cells in the brain.
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March 12th, 2008 | Posted in Sports and Health | No Comments
Weight lifting can be done as a strength training exercise and as a specific sport. Right fitting apparel is essential for weight lifting for optimum performance level as well as for minimizing injuries.
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March 11th, 2008 | Posted in Sports and Fitness Apparel | 1 Comment