London 2012
Yes, the 2012 Summer Olympic games are almost upon us (http://www.london2012.com) and with that comes the never ending NBC TV spots, commercials featuring real athletes hocking everything from rent-a-cars to deli sandwiches and of course, national pride. I love watching the Olympics and absolutely find myself getting caught up in the American spirit. Collectively, we […]
July is…
July 2012 has started off with a bang! First, the Euro 2012 Soccer Championships concluded yesterday with Spain rolling past Italy 4-0 in Ukraine. Spain has holds three major championship titles as they are now the two-time reigning European Cup champions and the 2010 World Cup champions. It was a wonderful three weeks […]
Getting New Cleats
Whether you play lacrosse or soccer, indoor, outdoor, grass or on turf, buying the right cleat for your feet is essential. Checking out as many different brands, sizes, colors, and materials are vital so you can hopefully avoid blisters and achy feet (and who wants that!). The best way to do this is to venture […]
Summer at WST
Here we are in June and that means that schools all around the region will be ending their spring semester, which for students, teachers and coaches, is really the ‘un-offical’ official beginning of summer (apologies to Memorial Day holiday). School gyms and soccer fields will be empty forcing student athletes everywhere to think about what […]
US World Cup Soccer Qualifying
The Men’s National Soccer team (MNT) begins its qualifying journey to the 2014 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament tonight with its first match against Antigua & Barbuda, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. The MNT is trying to become one of the 32 teams that head to Brazil for the spectacular 2014 World Cup tournament. […]
Hydration
Hydration As the excellent backpack company CamelBak has stated, “Hydrate or Die,” one needs to stay hydrated during exercise. Drinking water before, during and after a workout is essential. Before a workout, experts suggest the following; • Drink about 15-20 fl oz, 2-3 hours before exercise • Drink 8-10 fl oz 10-15 min before exercise Because […]
Anatomy Review: Ankle, Knee, and Hip
The lower body is well suited for weight baring activity and movement. The musculature of the lower extremities is bigger and the joints are more stable than the upper extremity joints. The three joints of the lower extremity that are used in walking mechanics are the hip, knee, and ankle (Hall). The hip is […]
Heart Rate Response to Exercise
The primary purpose of the cardiorespiratory system is to deliver adequate amounts of oxygen and remove waste from body tissues . The purpose of cardiovascular regulation is maintaining adequate blood flow to all body tissues. In addition, the circulatory system transports nutrients and aids in temperature regulation. During exercise, the demand for oxygen to the […]
Injury Prevention
Injury Prevention There are various reasons why an injury might occur, including but not limited to improper training, improper technique, equipment failure, and/or anatomic or biomechanical issues of the athlete. When designing a program for an athlete, many things should be considered such as body and limb movement patterns and muscular involvement, physiological priorities such […]
Sport Nutrition (Protein)
Protein Ingestion During Exercise Nutrition and performance go hand in hand. Scientific evidence has confirmed that nutrition plays a very important role in sport performance. Carbohydrate-electrolyte (sodium) beverages contain: -Carbohydrate: to fuel working muscles -Sodium: helps maintain fluid balance Adding roughly 2% whey protein to a carbohydrate-electrolyte beverage improves endurance performance. Better than just sport […]
