Tag: sport

Holloway keen to push his limits after record-breaking run

(Reuters) – American Grant Holloway said he was not surprised by his blistering pace on the World Indoor Tour circuit this year as he eclipsed the long-standing world indoor 60m hurdles record in Madrid.Slideshow ( 2 images )Holloway, the outdoor 110m hurdles world champion, won his 10th race of the year on Wednesday as he

Back pain: What is the best exercise to help ease lower back pain?

The majority of back pain is nonspecific with no identifiable causes. Common underlying mechanisms include degenerative or traumatic changes to the discs and facets joints, which can then cause secondary pain in the muscles, and nerves, and referred pain to the bones, joints and extremities. Diseases and inflammation of the gallbladder, pancreas and kidneys may

Promotes Sport in the evening, sleep problems?

Evening Sport really to insomnia? Always it is recommended, before going to bed not too much effort, and being able to exercise because you sleep this bad. However, only a few weeks ago, a study was published which came to the result that in the evening sports reduces the quality of sleep. But what is

Criticism and cliques: why women stop playing sport

Angela Dalla Rosa who started playing AFL for the first time at 41. Disparaging remarks, mother’s guilt, gym cliques: these are some of the many factors holding women back from partaking in physical activity, according to new research. A small survey by VicHealth has found 52 per cent of Victorian women worry about judgement while

Recreational athletes really need nutritional supplements?

Pills and Powders for hobby athletes are really necessary? Playing sports is healthy. Regular exercise can help to reduce the risk for cardiovascular diseases such as high blood pressure and is helpful in losing weight. On a dietary Supplement to increase athletic performance, or other benefits to be promised, however, require not use. Almost every

Including Indigenous youth helps guide better sport and recreation opportunities

Incorporating Indigenous cultures, traditions and connections to the land is one of four key recommendations policy makers and program planners should consider when developing sport and recreation opportunities for Indigenous youth, according to a University of Alberta study. Led by associate professor Tara-Leigh McHugh, a recent systematic review of 20 Canadian-based sport and recreation studies