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Human Kinetics Blog
2w ago
Today, yoga props come in many forms, uses, and functions, with an ever-expanding array. In this blog post we will focus on the most common and accessible original yoga props from Jenny Clise’s new book The Complete Guide to Yoga Props.
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Human Kinetics Blog
2w ago
There are many benefits to all forms of exercise, but rowing's benefits outweigh most others by providing longevity for your body and overall wellness.
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Human Kinetics Blog
2w ago
The following blog post, adapted from NSCA's Developing the Core, details how core training exercises are classified as isolated or compound movements and how they help strengthen the core.
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Human Kinetics Blog
3M ago
Approaching hydration purposefully can help maximize training and promote good performance. The following recommendations will help you time your hydration before, during, and after training or competition.
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Human Kinetics Blog
3M ago
There are variety of methodologies used when it comes to effectives speed development training. However, any successful methodology will demonstrate an adherence to the following key areas.
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Human Kinetics Blog
5M ago
The number of sport-related event management jobs increases as the sport industry continues to grow. Almost every professional sports team and collegiate athletic program, sport governing body hires an event manager. But what type of skills are essential for students who are seeking jobs in sport event management?
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Human Kinetics Blog
6M ago
Individualization of training programs is key to promote health and safety as well as to enhance fitness and improve performance. Many factors contribute to an optimal training program as discussed in this section from the Fitness Professional’s Handbook, 8thedition.
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Human Kinetics Blog
7M ago
In this article Professors Asker Jeukendrup and Michael Gleeson who are the authors of Sport Nutrition 4th edition explain why nutrition is an important factor for Olympic athletes aiming to win a medal in their sport.
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Human Kinetics Blog
7M ago
This month, we asked Dr Barbara A. Bushman, editor of Fitness Professional’s Handbook 8th edition, about the newly published book, what’s new, and how fitness professionals can benefit from it.
What is the background and overall focus of the book?
This is the eighth edition of the Fitness Professional’s Handbook, and that longevity reflects a longstanding commitment to equipping fitness professionals. From the first edition developed by Dr. Ed Howley and Dr. Don Franks in 1986, to more recent editions edited by Dr. Howley and Dr. Dixie Thompson, this textbook has provided fitne ..read more
Human Kinetics Blog
8M ago
Overuse injuries are more common in endurance running than in other endurance sports such as road cycling, swimming, rowing, or cross-country skiing. This is because of the high rates of loading on lower-limb musculoskeletal structures since other types of endurance activities are mostly non-weight-bearing.
Research shows that half of runners suffer from an injury every year, and the most common ones are knee pain, Achilles tendinopathy, shin splints, calf strains, bone stress, and IT band syndrome. Middle and long-distance track runners tend to suffer more distal injuries to the foot, ankle ..read more