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You may have heard about people who swear by carbo loading by eating only pasta before a big event, but this is not the way to go if you are a teen. Carbohydrates are definitely an important source of fuel while you are active, but teens need different types of foods to do well in sports; eating from only one part of the pyramid will probably let your body down. |
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Fitness Facts |
Weight training, or strength training, builds strength and muscles. Calisthenics like push-ups are weight training exercises too. Lifting weights is a weight training exercise. If you have high blood pressure or other health problems, talk to your family doctor before beginning weight training. |
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Electronic toys have replaced balls and jump ropes. When we hear discussions involving our children we often are hearing words like Obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure and Diabetes. |
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Creatine monohydrate is a compound produced by the body that helps release energy in muscles. Creatine is the most studied of all of the nutritional supplements, and the only one to have scientific research support some of its claims. |
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Prevention: strengthen your Achilles by performing toe lifts: Place a five to10 pound weight on each foot. (Use weights you can strap around your feet rather than dumbbells.) Sit on a tall chair with your feet dangling, then point your toes up without lifting your thighs. Perform three sets of 15 reps. You have sprained ankle symptoms- your ankle is swollen, tender and throbbing with pain when you walk. |
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