Jun 27, 2022Three of Four Teens Aren’t Getting Enough Daily Exercise
Three out of every four teens aren't getting enough exercise according to a recent study, and this lack is even more pronounced among female students. But new research from the University of Georgia suggests improving... more »
Jun 20, 2022When to do Full-Body Workouts & Splits
A recent article from Livestrong.com explains when you should utilize full-body workouts and split up the muscle groups. Below is an excerpt from that Livestrong article. Which is better? That depends on three questions only... more »
Jun 16, 2022Steph Curry’s Training Teaches How to Prevent Falls, Improve Military Performance
What can pro basketball star Stephen Curry’s training program teach us about fall prevention, military tactical performance, stroke or concussion rehab, and slowing or preventing the progression of Parkinson’s disease or dementia? Or for that... more »
Jun 15, 2022Study Links Higher Asthma Risk in Skiers with Intensive Training
An intensive training schedule is linked to a heightened risk of non-allergic asthma in competitive cross-country skiers, finds research published in the open-access journal BMJ Open Sports & Exercise Medicine. The prevalence of non-allergic asthma was... more »
Jun 14, 2022Twenty Minutes of Daily Physical Activity Advised for Teens
Twenty minutes a day. That's all it takes to be a healthy young person, according to a recent study. Twenty minutes of daily vigorous physical activity (VPA) seems to be best for maximizing cardiorespiratory fitness... more »
Jun 13, 2022Oregon Athletics to Present Proposal to Raise College Strength Coach Certification Requirements
The University of Oregon athletics department is considering bringing a proposal to the Pac-12 and eventually the NCAA to raise the bar of accreditation requirements for strength and conditioning coaches at the collegiate level. The... more »
Jun 7, 2022Study Suggests Antibiotics Weaken Athletic Performance
New research demonstrates that by killing essential gut bacteria, antibiotics ravage athletes’ motivation and endurance. The UC Riverside-led mouse study suggests the microbiome is a big factor separating athletes from couch potatoes. Other studies have... more »
