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This FSN Sports Science video features 122 lb boxer Abner Mares, who punches a $150,000 crash test dummy in the private area. This video describes exactly why it hurts so much and why you lose your breath when you get hit in the family jewels. Check it out.

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A new study recently reported in the New York Times finds that people suffering from Parkinson’s disease can improve their balance by taking tango classes. Problems people face with Parkinson’s disease include difficulty keeping balance, shuffling, or turning while walking, often causing them…

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When I first saw SportScience on FSN, I thought it was very interesting. FSN has brought together professional athletes from every sport and a dream team of scientists to a secret, high-tech, technologically advanced sports laboratory in Southern California to test what it is that makes athletes almost superhuman. With…

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When I first saw SportScience on FSN, I thought it was very interesting. FSN has brought together professional athletes from every sport and a dream team of scientists to a secret, high-tech, technologically advanced sports laboratory in Southern California to test what it is that makes athletes almost superhuman. With…

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Strength training is probably better than stretching in terms of preventing injuries. The following article is written by Dr. Gabe Mirkin, MD. Check it out:

An article in the British Medical Journal shows that stretching before and after exercising does…

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NOTE: The following statement was released to major sports, health and fitness publications by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA). This press release is NOT in reference to any article, editorial, or other content published by Hesfit.com or the TFS Media Network. Conversely,…

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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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Stretching is a very important part of strength training. Along with a complete warmup, stretching can help avoid many weight room injuries. Proper warmup should be 5-10 minutes of light cardio activity (jogging on a treadmill, riding a stationary bike).…

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This Holiday season, it’s possible you might be doing some heavy lifting. Whether it’s picking up a heavy present, unloading packages, dragging in a Christmas tree, or moving a new HD-TV you might have recieved, you need to pay attention to…

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Is spinal manipulation and anti-inflammatories the correct therapy for acute back pain?  This video explores that very topic. To see the video, scroll down and click on the video entitled, “Insider Medicine: Spinal Manipulation Not Necessary for Back Pain.”

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With the fall season upon us, many children are enjoying after school sports. While sports are a great way to develop strong bones, there is a higher risk for injuries, especially since their bones and muscles are still growing. The…

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Often, injuries carry an aggravating side effect: pain. More and more frequently, pain is not just a temporary result that will go away, but becomes a permanent factor that affects people’s lives. Jane E. Brody of the New York Times reports that…

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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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Many parents like to keep their kids active, signing them up every season for team sports that are sure to promote healthy bodies and solid values.  However, for the families cheering on the sidelines at baseball games, you may want to keep…

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Keith Scott, a strength coach from Medford, NJ claims that the bent over row and bench press go perfectly together in a workout because the row strengthens the upper back and counterbalances what the bench press does for pecs…

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