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| | · 'Avoiding Heat Stress' |
| | Ø The fall soccer season is just around the corner. That method of reference can be somewhat misleading, since most people associate the autumn season with cool days. For those on the soccer pitch, however, preseason training and early season games come dur |
| | · 'Dealing With Knee Pain' |
| | Ø Detailed article written by the Director of Sports Physiotherapy at the University of Ottawa Sports Medicine Center and Research Physiotherapist at the Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario. (With thanks to coach Bob Twidle of the Erin Mills Eagles of Mis |
| | · 'Introduction to Nutrition & Soccer Performance' |
| | Ø Most people know and understand the importance of eating correctly. Nutrition lacking in the essential elements to cover your Basal Metabolic Rate - the energy required to keep your body functioning, for growth and for exercise may lead to physiological a |
| | · 'Its Never To Cold For Soccer' |
| | Ø Exercise in the cold presents a smaller risk for injury than exercise in extreme heat due to brief exposure, nearby shelter, protective clothing and the heat generated during exercise. There is more risk to exercising in the heat because we operate much c |
| | · 'KidsHealth.org' |
| | Ø KidsHealth is the largest and most visited site on the Web providing doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence. Created by The Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media, KidsHealth provides famil |
| | · 'KidsRunning.com' |
| | Ø A Web site devoted to promoting the sport of running for kids so that they can enjoy the benefits of a fit and healthy lifestyle both at school and home. They integrate academics when they can. It seems that both learning and running are more fun for kids |
| | · 'The Effects of Temperature on Performance' |
| | Ø Article on the effects of temperature, both heat and cold, on athletes from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). Fairly technical but worth reading. |
| | · 'Water vs. Fluids' |
| | Ø Most people underestimate the simple act of drinking water. The human body is about 75% water and everyone knows that proper hydration is important to keep your body functioning at it’s best. Even more important to remember is that the human brain is ar |
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