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Dara Torres Talks About Staying Fit and Not Acting Your Age
Last week I had the pleasure of interviewing Dara Torres, the amazing Olympian, swimmer, and mom who made headlines at Beijing when she swam for a comeback at age 41. She won three silver medals and also won me over.
Not only did Torres give me lots of great advice on health, training, and fitness, but she also shared some insight on how she balances intense training with a (relatively) normal personal life.
Male Athletes Struggling With Eating Disorders
A leaner body has advantages in some competitive sports, but it looks like some male athletes may be taking lean a little too far. Recent deaths among wrestlers attempting to make certain weight classes have raised awareness about eating disorders and male athletes. This issue is not just limited to wrestlers.
Low Resting Heart Rate?
Have you noticed that since working out your resting heart rate is lower than it was? This is no cause for alarm as most athletes (yup, you're an athlete now) generally have low heart rates.
Runner's World gives us this analogy:...consider a bricklayer lifting bricks.
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Athletic Minded Traveler
How often has that “state of the art” gym turned out to be a closet-size room with a few old machines? No wonder it is a tough task to keep fit while on the road.
The creators of the Athletic Minded Traveler have become so frustrated with the cluelessness of the hotel and travel industry about the needs and desires of athletic-minded travelers that they decided to do something about it.
All-American Girls: Do You Know Your Female Athletes?
As we gear up for the Fourth of July, let's take a moment to salute some of the country's most talented and fearless female athletes. These women have played ball, run track, and, in some cases, even tackled multiple sports. Do you know your all-American female athlete facts?
Move it at Home: Yoga for Athletes
Have you ever heard of Kimberly Fowler? She's got quite the story. In 1982, she got hit by a car in a bike race that left her severely injured.
Get Your Butt in Gear: Athlete Tee Says More
Looking for a gift that is more than just another tee?
This Nike Women's Athlete Tee ($28) — a limited-edition, short-sleeved classic Dri-Fit tee — says more than just athlete, it actually gives to athletes. One dollar from each tee sold goes directly to Let Me Play, an organization that supports female sports teams.
Fitness Fanatics + Missed Cycles = Trouble
I don't know anyone who's thrilled to have her monthly visitor. The bloating, mood swings, and insane sugar cravings are far from a good time. Whether you like it or not though, getting your period is actually a good indication that your body is functioning as it should be.
Athlete's Foot: Keep it Off Your Feet
Ever since high school when we were forced to take freshmen swimming, I have been mortified of getting athlete's foot. It seemed that someone in the locker room always had it, making showering one frightening experience.
Nowadays I wear rubber flip-flops when I use the shower at my gym.
Things to Think About When Buying Athletic Shoes
So you need to buy a new pair of sneakers for running, or maybe for soccer. Regardless of what activity you need the shoes for, here are some things to think about for choosing the best pair of sneakers:
- Wear the appropriate shoes for the appropriate activity. If you're going to be running, it's not in your best interests to wear tennis sneakers.
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