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Peter Vanderkaay's back in swim of things Detroit Free Press Share     Peter Vanderkaay was so burned out after the Beijing Olympics that he planned to retire from swimming last season. After all, with three medals in two Olympics, Vanderkaay doesn't need another trip to the Summer Games to validate his career as one of the nation's premier freestylers. But he wasn't ready to say good-bye. More
To burn more fat, skip breakfast before workout The Associated Press Share
Running on empty may not be such a bad idea after all. Though many athletes eat before training, some scientists say that if you really want to get rid of more fat, you should skip the pre-workout snack. Several studies suggest exercising while your body is low on food may be a good way to trim excess fat. In a recent paper, European researchers found that cyclists who trained without eating burned significantly more fat than their counterparts who ate. More Looking at the Mare Nostrum Universal Sports Share
Some of the fastest swimmers on the planet are converging on Europe for the three-meet showcase known as the Mare Nostrum series. Americans such as Natalie Coughlin, Rebecca Soni, Eric Shanteau and Aaron Peirsol will take on international stars like Alain Bernard, Frederick Bousquet, Eamon Sullivan, Sophie Edington and Therese Alshammar. More
Low fitness in youth linked to hypertension WebMD Share
Young adults who don't get enough physical and aerobic exercise increase their risk of having high blood pressure later in life, a new study shows. Researchers who analyzed 20 years worth of data conclude that a "substantial" proportion of high blood pressure cases are associated with a lack of physical activity and not enough aerobic fitness. There is a difference in measuring aerobic fitness and physical activity, according to scientists at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. More TV food advertisements promote imbalanced diets, study finds Science Daily Share
Making food choices based on television advertising results in a very imbalanced diet according to a new study comparing the nutritional content of food choices influenced by television to nutritional guidelines published in the June issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. More
Inspiratory muscle training and endurance sport performance Science Daily Share
An Indiana University study found that strengthening inspiratory muscles by performing daily breathing exercises for six weeks significantly reduced the amount of oxygen these same breathing muscles required during exercise, possibly making more oxygen available for other muscles. More
Research reveals protein can help teens reduce calorie consumption and control weight Medical News Today Share
According to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association, nearly one in three American children are overweight or obese, which increases their risk for developing obesity-related chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and cancer. New research in adolescents demonstrates that a protein-rich breakfast, containing eggs, improves appetite control and additional research shows that a higher protein diet may help obese adolescents manage weight. More |
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