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Avoiding muscle cramps
Posted September 19th, 2007 at 1:00 PM by Shannon Clark
Section: Nutrition, Health & Fitness, Injury & Rehab, Exercise
One of the worst things that can happen to you during a workout is to be halfway through and then get a terrible muscle cramp. This is a regular occurrence for some however, particularly runners who try and exercise after eating a meal.
By paying attention to the foods you are eating before this […]
Exercise-induced asthma especially prevalent among athletes
Posted September 12th, 2007 at 7:00 PM by Lisa Cieplechowicz
Section: Health & Fitness, Injury & Rehab, Exercise
Proper breathing is essential for every athlete. As anyone involved in athletics knows, without the correct breathing technique, you are greatly compromising your ability to perform up to your potential.
Unfortunately, thanks to a condition called asthma, not every person has control over their ability to breathe. Asthma is a chronic condition […]
Partial Knee Replacements …
… are they worth it?
Posted September 10th, 2007 at 8:00 PM by Lisa Cieplechowicz
Section: Health & Fitness, Injury & Rehab
As every athlete knows, properly functioning knees are a critical aspect of virtually any form of exercise. Walking, running, lifting, kicking - seems obvious to say, but without your knees your body would be at a severe loss. So what do you do when you sustain an injury to your knee?
Though accidents and injuries […]
Does cycling cause impotence?
Posted March 2nd, 2007 at 10:18 AM by Martin Kennedy
Section: Running & Training, Cross Training, Health & Fitness, Injury & Rehab
The greatest source of discomfort for cyclists is the nose of their bike seat pressing on nerves and soft tissues. For men, this pain brings the additional worry of impotence. Impotence is caused by nerve and artery damage. Exercising regularly helps to keep arteries healthy, so bicycling helps prevent impotence, as long as it does […]




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