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The Ironman race is one of the most arduous and demanding sporting events known to modern man.  It is a triathlon—a grueling event that pushes the limits of endurance as you trek through a 2.4 mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and THEN a 26.2 mile run (marathon). Although thousands…

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The process of finding a place for you spend the next four years of your life can be incredibly overwhelming for a 17-year-old. The late junior/early senior years of high school and accompanying college application process is very stressful. The demands they put…

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Think about it. You’re a world-class athlete, you’ve been waiting your entire life for a moment like this. You’ve been selected to carry the Olympic torch in one of the most time-honored traditions in modern-day athletics. All of a sudden, just…

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Strength training is not the same as bodybuilding. Bodybuilding is just one aspect of strength training. Other sports related to strength training include powerlifting and Olympic lifting. You can learn many things from other sports, but strength training for a sport such…

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People can be very selective about which doctor to seek. Some seek certain specialties, some (actually many of us) seek whatever our insurance will pay for, and some seek whatever is easiest and most convenient in terms of location. But—as an athlete—would…

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This video from YouTube features Primetime on TAKKLE.com, which goes deep with profiles and highlights of two receivers from the TAKKLE / Sports Illustrated Top 100 list of the nation’s best high school football players (powered by Offense Defense). Judging by the way they move, it’s safe to…

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Ever turn on ESPN and watch elite sports such as golf, tennis, or rowing? It looks fairly simple, just a bunch of well-dressed people swinging relatively lightweight instruments without having to run or train at the gym. There is no physical…

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A University of Missouri study suggests that athletic men may be at risk for low bone density. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, “osteoporosis affects more than 2 million men in the United States and nearly 12 million more have osteopenia--…

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The Denver Post has published an article giving masters athletes a little well-deserved publicity. Along with several masters athletes, the ageless ultrarunner Marshall Ulrich is featured in the article, as is Chris Carmichael, Lance Armstrong’s trainer, who said that history is…

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Though the mainstream media and recent current events would have us believe that steroid use is largely connected to athletes trying to up their game or risk-seeking adolescents wanting to fit in, a new study confirms that such conclusions are…

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Recently, a team of researchers at the University of Ottawa discovered a mutation in the AMPK gene, a gene that controls energy.  The discovery shows promise, as it may have significant implications for those with diabetes and even performance enhancement for athletes.

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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…

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