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Wheel Action: May is National Bike Month
by Pretty Tough
posted May 1, 2009 at 3:49pm
Despite what recent chilly temperatures (at least in LA) may be telling us, spring really is on its way! Today is the start of National Bike Month so we thought we’d bring you some new bikes and cycling accessories to get you and your family read...more
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Can Hockey and Baseball Co-Exist?
by Total Female Hockey Club
posted May 1, 2009 at 1:58pm
I have to admit, I HATE watching baseball on TV. No matter how hard I try, I can’t help but channel surf the whole time. I used to go to Jays’ games back in their glory days in the ‘90s, so I don’t mind in-person baseball. Even though I find TV...more
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Serena Williams trains at Bollettieri Academy
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted April 30, 2009 at 8:12pm
Serena Williams and Nick Bollettieri
In preparation for the upcoming European clay court season, including the French Open starting May 24, Serena Williams today arrived at the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy/IMG Academies to train with Nick on the cam...more
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News: some you need, some you don't
by Athletic Women Blog
posted April 28, 2009 at 1:28pm
Janet Raloff of Science News reports on the recent findings concerning oral contraceptives and female athletes. To some of you, her account may be more intelligible than the one I referenced last week. If so, it's worth more space here to direct attention...more
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Nutrition Review: Gu Chomps
by Running in the Bike Lane
posted April 27, 2009 at 7:47pm
Using my 20% off Sports Basement Coupon a couple weeks ago, I stocked up on plenty of things. I found a new Gu product in the nutrition section - Gu Chomps, so I picked up a pack of Strawberry and a pack of Cranberry Apple.I've been in love with Luna Moon...more
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Muslim woman finds Allah in yoga
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted April 26, 2009 at 2:28pm
Lisa SiregarPujiastuti Sindhu, founder of the Yoga Leaf Center in Bandung, West Java Province, has been studying the discipline since she suffered a panic attack in 1996 at the age of 18.“I find it true when people say it’s our mind which destroys us ...more
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The best test for girls hockey players
by Total Female Hockey Club
posted April 23, 2009 at 10:32am
Your results in the “aerobic” Beep Test won’t tell you a single thing about your speed - and speed kills. Watch the video below and try out the Ultimate Speed Test, that will tell you whether you have the strength and power you need for speed.
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Training: A Kick in the Class
by Pretty Tough
posted April 23, 2009 at 10:23am
Fitness classes cater primarily to women. Guys generally shy away from group exercise because so many of the classes involve dance moves and that intimidates them. Whatever your chromosone mix, here’s a quick guide to the best class offerings:
Pilates:...more
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Oral contraceptives weaken female athletes
by Athletic Women Blog
posted April 20, 2009 at 12:20pm
This is so according to findings from a recent study. Frankly, I am not surprised by the findings, and I suspect few who have given the matter much thought are.
Nevertheless, it would be hard to overstate the importance of this study to female athletes:
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Chantelle: Getting healthy after an injury
by Pretty Tough
posted April 19, 2009 at 3:02pm
I blew it. My ACL and meniscus that is. For anyone that’s been hurt before, they know it’s never fun. However, there’s lots of things you can do when you’re given an opportunity to sit around all the time, like read books, create art, organize tri...more
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Mediterranean Bean Recipe
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted April 16, 2009 at 9:56am
World’s Healthiest Foods sent a recipe that I just had to share. This is perfect for spring and summer. Think of all the BBQs! Beans are an affordable nutrition powerhouse. They have protein, carbs, fiber, and vitamins and minerals.
I’d tweak it up a ...more
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Total Female Hockey Speed Test #2
by Total Female Hockey Club
posted April 15, 2009 at 1:27am
Girls hockey speed all starts with your core. To try out the second Total Female Hockey Speed Test, watch the video below.
This test may look simple - but don’t forget the 4 things you must do to make sure you are performing the second speed test prope...more
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Try This Hockey Speed Test
by Total Female Hockey Club
posted April 14, 2009 at 3:30am
Do you have what it takes to be the fastest women’s hockey player possible? Try this speed test to see how you stack up.
Try it out and share your results in the comment box below.
And come back to Total Female Hockey Club tomorrow to see how you m...more
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Sports Drinks Tax to Fight Obesity?
by Balanced Health and Nutrition
posted April 12, 2009 at 11:34am
I’ve seen some lame ideas in my day, but this one takes the cake. The Washington Post reports that Kelly Brownell thinks the government should tax soda and sports drinks as a way to curb obesity rates in the United States. (Brownell is a professor of ...more
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Dinner Impossible: X Food at the X Games
by Pretty Tough
posted April 8, 2009 at 9:39pm
What do cooking and and the Winter X Games have in common?
Tonight it’s a show called “Dinner Impossible” courtesy of the Food Network. Host Robert Irvine serves stunningly creative dishes both for intimate gatherings and for huge...more
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#1 Way To Become A Faster Skater
by Total Female Hockey Club
posted April 8, 2009 at 10:04am
Rebecca Johnston, 19, is a winger with the Canadian national team at the women’s world championships being played in Finland right now.
Rebecca also put up 25 goals and 45 points in 26 games with Cornell University this season, and was one of 10 final...more
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Size Matters: Big Girls on the Court
by One Sport Voice
posted April 7, 2009 at 12:27am
The Women’s NCAA Final Four basketball games aired Sunday night, April 5. I enjoyed the games, but was distracted by the constant focus on the weight and weight loss of the athletes. Based on water cooler talk and Twitters, many others noticed this tr...more
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Womens Hockey Workout Rocky Style
by Total Female Hockey Club
posted April 5, 2009 at 1:33am
I was in Philadelphia this week and I thought it would be awesome to go run up the “Rocky” steps. I used to do running and jumping drills up the stairs all the time back when I was playing at the elite levels of women’s hockey. You’ll find a lit...more
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Are you striving for motivation?
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted April 2, 2009 at 4:32pm
Has it been a long winter and many long runs, hard interval sessions and days or weeks between the good splits?I have weeks without great improvement, or splits far from what I'm aiming for.But it's important to remind yourself why you are training. You ...more
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Girls Hockey Players Gone Wild
by Total Female Hockey Club
posted April 1, 2009 at 11:34am
Two weeks ago, 70 motivated and energetic girls hockey players participated in the first ever Total Female Hockey Speed Camp. To see what happened when we put that many players in one room to participate in high-intensity off-ice training, watch the vide...more
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