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. The post Importance of Staying Hydrated When Exercising appeared first on Human Kinetics Blog ..read more

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. The post Developing an Effective Speed Training Program appeared first on Human Kinetics Blog ..read more

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? The post Tips for Sport Event Management Graduates appeared first on Human Kinetics Blog ..read more

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.   The post Putting Together a Comprehensive Training Program appeared first on Human Kinetics Blog ..read more

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. The post Paris Olympic Games 2024: The Importance of Nutrition for Athletes appeared first on Human Kinetics Blog ..read more

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

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

Lifetime injury rates are high for dancers and to reduce the risk of injuries, you need to understand how they occur.  Dance-related injuries are influenced by numerous factors, and when all of them come together, you are at risk for injury. These injuries can be intrinsic or extrinsic. Intrinsic injuries relate to something over which you have control, like poor technique. An extrinsic variable lies beyond your control; such as dancing on a slippery surface. If you dance on a slippery surface while using poor technique, you are setting yourself up for an injury. Let’s take a closer look ..read more

You can turn 40, 50, 60, or older and still get functionally younger and stronger the next 10, 20, 30 years, or more. Strength training is the most effective way for women over 40 to stay young, fit, and strong to enjoy life year after year as they age. Unfortunately, it is too common to see women back off from doing serious workouts as they age and regress to walking as their only exercise.  No matter your age, you can achieve amazing results in your health and lifestyle by improving your fitness level, increasing your physical strength and endurance, and improving your aerobic capacity ..read more

It is undeniable that exercise is beneficial to health. This is even more true in large amounts of sitting time for sedentary populations (1, 2). Sitting position is also the primary position of esport athletes and practice or training times for esport athletes often ranges from 8 to 10 hour. Therefore, it is important to integrate physical activity to maintain the health of these athletes. Outside of physiological benefits, there has been a growing amount of evidence showing the effectiveness of exercise for improving cognitive function. For esport athletes, executive-control processes are cr ..read more