Category Archives: Sports Training

Wrestlers Who “Cut Weight” Before Matches Are Confused

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“To all my little Hulkamaniacs, say your prayers, take your vitamins and you will never go wrong,” Hulk Hogan yelled into Mean Gene Okerlund’s microphone throughout the 80s. But the man who defeated Andre the Giant never said, “Lose as much weight as you can right before a big match.” That’s what many collegiate and

Tennis: Stretch for Success!

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Playing tennis requires flexibility! Let me repeat that, playing tennis requires flexibility! During the course of a match or practice session, you are required to reach, and stretch to hit the tennis ball from a variety of positions. Yet, many players give little or no thought to stretching before and after they play, and as

Tennis: Fit for Tennis – Fit for Life

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I’m often asked the question “what exactly does it mean to be fit?” In other words, how do you know when you have it? The answer is that overall fitness is comprised of several components (muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular capacity, body composition, and flexibility). Each of these components has importance in your fitness for