Common Treatment for Sports Injuries: RICE

Some common 'on-the-spot' treatment that every athlete and fitness warrior should know. The more active you are, the more likely you will sustain some kind of ailment or even God forbid, injury. The good news is that the better conditioned you are, the quicker you can recover on average. 

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RICE, one of the most common and important acronyms in the world of sports, means Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. Adhering to the RICE regimen for the first 48 hours after your injury, is often all that you'll need to get back on your feet. The idea behind RICE is to minimize the inflammation and swelling that occurs with a sports injury.

Rest. Stop the activities that will aggravate your injury. You can, however, choose another activity that doesn't hurt. For example, if you have pulled a hamstring while running, you can continue your upper-body weight-training. Rest can mean the difference between an injury that heals properly and one that continues to bother you for months.

Ice. Ice reduces the swelling and stops the pain by constricting blood flow to the injured area. Don't apply ice directly to your skin--wrap the ice in cloth or apply it over an elastic bandage. You should ice 2-3 times a day, at first, and decrease to once a day, thereafter, until the pain is improving. The old axiom of "ice then heat" is no longer accepted by sports specialists and ice on a daily basis is recommended.

Compression. Compressing the injured area with an elastic bandage immediately after the injury limits fluid leakage into nearby areas and helps to reduce the swelling. You should wrap the bandage tightly enough so you feel some tension, but not so firmly that you cut off the circulation or feel numbness.

Elevation. Elevating the injured body part decreases swelling and improves fluid drainage. Elevation works best when used in conjunction with the rest of the RICE treatment. The body part should be elevated above the joint that is between that body part and the heart--i.e. foot must be higher than the knee and hip; The hand must be higher than the elbow and the shoulder.

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The most Underrated Factor In Fitness..

Did you know that with regular comprehensive exercise programs like those found on the US Sports Online Strength and Conditioning System; it is during sleep that the body breaks down excess body fats to be used by the muscles for the next workout. In essence you can train your body to burn fat while you sleep! That is provided you get enough sleep. Below are some tips to help you sleep better:

Tips for Good Sleep

(AP) - Having trouble getting to sleep at night, or awakening too early in the morning? Experts have these tips, based, in part, on a new study:

• Maintain a regular sleep-wake cycle, even on weekends. Staying up late, with the lights burning, tends to reset the brain's sleep clock, making the body cry out for more sleep when the alarm sounds Monday morning.
• If awakened during the night, try to remain in bed, with the lights out and your eyes closed. This will help sleep return and will not affect your normal sleep-wake cycle.
• If you must get up, keep the lights as dim as possible. Bright lights tend to reset the brain's sleep clock. One hour of bright light exposure at night shifts the clock forward by about 10 minutes.
• Avoid alcohol, tobacco and caffeine before bedtime.
• If sleeplessness is caused by a disorder, treat that disorder specifically instead of trying to force sleep with pills.
• Afternoon or early evening naps may make it harder to fall asleep at the regular time.
• American travelers who fly overnight to Europe should try to nap immediately upon arrival. After a few hours of sleep, get up and walk in the sunlight. This will help reset the body clock to European time.

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Pumping Iron Cuts Football Injury Severity

No secret here and this is one we have posted before, but always worth another look:

 

Lifting weights may be the key to preventing severe injuries to football players, according to a three-year study of high school athletes in Florida.

The study found 78% of severe injuries to the upper body, especially shoulder separations, occurred among football players not involved in a strength-training program of controlled weight lifting. In addition, 64% of those with severe injuries to the lower body, including knee injuries, also were athletes not involved in the training program.

"These are very significant numbers," said Dr. MaryBeth Horodyski, assistant professor of exercise and sports sciences at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. "The bottom line is, those kids who did strength training typically did not have as severe injuries. They more often had mild or moderate injuries."

The study involving teams at 13 high schools turned up 887 injuries among football players. Mild injuries were defined as those which kept players out of practice or a game for seven days or less. Downtime for moderate injuries was 7 to 21 days, and severe injuries included those that kept players out of action for more than 21 days.

Roughly one third of the players in the study sustained injuries. However, Horodyski said that she and the team of athletic trainers and doctors assigned to the study were not surprised by that figure. According to national statistics, some type of injuries occur in 25% to 50% of athletes playing football during a given year, she points out.

The Florida study found defensive linemen are the most frequently injured players, and the most common type of injury for all positions is a sprain.

Fewer injuries were recorded during spring football, probably because it is less intense than fall play, the researcher said.

"The take-home message for coaches is, they need to implement a well-structured strength-training program for their players throughout the entire season," Horodyski stated. "It won't cut down on the total number of injuries, but time-loss goes down drastically if the injuries are not severe."

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I've stumbled upon faster fast loss

A couple days ago I sent an email to all of our subscribers telling them all about the new accidental discovery I made with a few of my personal training clients (who I used as test subjects)

...that's code for "guinea pigs"

The BIG discovery I made was a new and faster way to burn belly fat and get a flatter and a more defined mid section.

Since sending that email out I've gotten a boatload of responses from people who want to be in the first ever "beta test group" I'm doing to validate my belly fat burning discovery.

Actually, I was a bit overwhelmed with how many people replied back so quickly and asked to be in my beta test group.

So I've finalized the program and here's how it's going to work.

• I'm calling it the "28 Day Flat Belly Formula"
• The entire program is only going to be 28 days long It's in the name
• I'm going to provide you with a done for you meal plan crafted to help you increase your metabolism and burn fat. (This is NOT a diet, it's a 28  day modified meal plan where all you have to do is read it, and eat it.
• You'll need to workout online with me 3-5 times per week at your gym, home, or favorite workout space on your schedule during the 28 day program.
• The workouts will be challenging, even hard at times but never impossible. And you'll always have motivation and accountability through email, facebook, and phone contact with me any time.
• Here's the best part... even though we're going to work on burning belly fat and flattening and defining your abs, we're not going to do a single crunch or sit up. (imagine that, a sexy mid section and a flat belly without doing traditional ab exercises).
• At the end of the 28 days you should see weight loss of 12-19 pounds and flatter, more defined mid section. (you'll probably drop a clothes size or two)
• The program starts this coming Monday

Now, typically my clients pay around $247/month or more to get personal training from me in person.

But since this is going to be the first time (beta group online) that I try out this program on "non-clients" I'm going to make if FREE for the 28 Days then its only as little as 66 cents per day, but again its FREE for the entire 28 day flat belly training program AND meal plan.

But there's one small catch to all this...

I'm only taking on 19 people for the beta test group because I want to be sure that I can give each individual participant plenty of attention.

So if you want fast fat burn, and a better looking mid section in only 28 days, and if you're not afraid of a little hard work and can put in 3-5 days per week for just four weeks then this may be the program for you.

To lock in one of the 19 spots for yourself just click here and sign up to lock in your spot and start this Monday.

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"Three months later, I have reduced my body fat from 29% to 19%. I have lost 10 pounds in fat, two inches around my waist and an inch off each arm.....I'm healthy, strong and in-shape. Thanks Nathan!!" Anne trainee for 2 years.=================================

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In today's competitive arena, Basketball is a POWER GAME! The athletes are bigger, more powerful and faster. Whether the goal is simply to get in better shape and reduce injury risk, or to compete at a high level on the court, these programs will work. All the Basketball Programs take into account the specific movements and physical demands required to play the best game of basketball!
In the constant quest to provide quality programs there are different variations within each one of the major program goals. These variations are dependent upon how much equipment is available, and how aggressivly the training schedule is.
The "Competitive Basketball Program" was designed with the serious athlete in mind! This workout includes full body Olympic training along with more advanced plyometric exercises for explosive power. This program requires the use of a fully equipped facility.
The "Gym Oriented Basketball Program" requires the use of a fully equipped gym but will help to achieve fitness goals quicker and in many instances will give the best performance increases in your game!
The "Dumbbell Oriented Basketball Program" can be done just about anywhere! It is an excellent program for those who want quality physical development and wish to train in the privacy of the home. Training with dumbbells requires more balance and control to perform the required exercises. It also enhances functional strength development for injury prevention.

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	5	Video Dumbbell Bench Press	12 reps @ 95 lbs, 8 reps @ 110 lbs, 8 reps @ 100 lbs
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Body Building is one of the most difficult sports to consistently achieve success . The rewards can be great if you are willing to dedicate yourself to not only the workout and diet (yes I said diet, but also a corresponding lifestyle. Bodybuilding is one of the few sports where purposeful dieting is a must), then a champions physique is yours for the taking. So let's rock!

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The Body Building Programs were developed with the concepts and knowledge of cutting edge training principles needed to stimulate muscle growth. Volume and intensity changes, rest period manipulations, supersetting, drop sets, contraction speed variations, they're all here! However, the key to success is to not only know what to do but when and how to do it. This is where the concepts of Periodization and individualization come into play. Not everyone can handle the same quantities of muscle work. The sets, repetitions, exercise prescription, and actual weight in the Body Building Programs are based off an initial fitness level and specific strength to bodyweight ratio's. With simple feedback, the progression of the program will follow the bodyÂ’s unique adaptation process to exercise. Fine tune the program to include all the exercises that feel the best! Also, the EXPRESS Body Building Programs are great for those that respond best to shorter programs. All of these features create an organized training plan. This takes the guesswork out of not knowing what to do and ultimately, leads to success!

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Fully customized workouts, listing: exercises, sets, reps and weights. Exercise videos and descriptions demonstrating proper technique for every exercise. A built in feedback system and email contact with me anytime.
Using the world's most powerful online training tool I can design and deliver a 12-week fitness program fully customized to your personal fitness goals, abilities, and schedule.
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Fully customized exercises, sets, reps and weights. Videos demonstrating proper technique for every exercise. Routines utilizing equipment available to you — home or gym! Personal contact with me anytime via built-in email system. Integrated feedback loop for precise program monitoring.

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Tips for Exercising Success

 

Weight lifting, swimming, cycling, jogging, skiing, aerobic dancing, walking or any of dozens of other activities can improve your health. Whether it is a structured exercise program or just part of your daily routine, all exercise adds up to a healthier heart and mind. Here are some tips for exercising success:

• If you have been sedentary for a long time, are overweight, have a high risk of coronary heart disease or some other chronic health problem, see your doctor for a medical evaluation before beginning a physical activity program.
• Choose activities that are fun, not exhausting.
• Add variety. Try not to rely too much on one activity or repeating workout, but develop a repertoire of several that you can enjoy. That way, exercise will never seem boring or routine.
• Wear comfortable, properly fitted footwear and comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that is appropriate for the weather and the activity.
• Find a convenient time and place to do activities. Try to make it a habit, but be flexible. If you miss an exercise opportunity, work activity into your day another way.
• Use music to keep you entertained.
• Surround yourself with supportive people. Decide what kind of support you need. Do you want them to remind you to exercise? Ask about your progress? Participate with you regularly or occasionally? Allow you time to exercise by yourself? Go with you to a special event, such as a 10K walk/run? Be understanding when you get up early to exercise? Spend time with the children while you exercise? Try not to ask you to change your exercise routine?
• Share your activity time with others. Make a date with a family member, friend or co-worker. Be an active role model for your children.
• Don't overdo it. Do low- to moderate-level activities, especially at first. You can slowly increase the duration and intensity of your activities as you become more fit. Over time, work up to exercising three or four times per week for 30-60 minutes.
• Keep a record of your activities. Reward yourself at special milestones. Nothing motivates like success!

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Some Alcohol Good?

DALLAS (CNN) -- Consuming two to six alcoholic drinks per week can greatly reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death, according to a new report from researchers at Harvard Medical School.

The Physicians' Health Study used data from 21,537 men over a 12-year period. Researchers found that men who had two to four drinks per week lessened their risk for sudden cardiac death by 60 percent. Those who had five to six drinks per week lowered their risk by 79 percent.

Though some alcohol is good, more may not be better. Rates of sudden cardiac death increased among people who had more than two drinks per day, the study found.

The research did not look at drinking patterns. However, it is generally agreed among scientists that binge drinking, or drinking large amounts of alcohol in brief periods, can cause abnormal heart rhythms that can lead to sudden cardiac death.

Though the study's findings are considered significant, its authors are not recommending that people start drinking.

"Based on the data, I wouldn't recommend that non-drinkers start drinking," said Christine M. Albert, M.D., lead researcher. "One has to consider all the risks and benefits of drinking alcohol. You don't know how likely a person is to become addicted to alcohol, and there is also the risk of cancer to consider."

Previous studies have found that heavy alcohol consumption may increase an individual's risk of certain types of cancer.

"Consuming two or more drinks per day has been associated with an increased breast cancer risk in women. This study was done only in men, so we can't be sure if our results would apply to women as well," said Albert.

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is responsible for about half of all deaths from heart disease, the nation's biggest killer. SCD is usually caused by irregular heart rhythms. Heart attack, the death of heart muscle due to loss of blood supply, rarely causes SCD.

Prior studies have pointed to a similar beneficial effect of alcohol when consumed in moderate amounts. This study, however, is the largest to date. It is published in the American Heart Association's journal, Circulation.

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Volleyball players! Can You Dig it?

Volleyball

The Volleyball Program was built specifically for developing full body power for use in the sport of Volleyball. Within this program are Olympic movements like Power Cleans and Snatches. Also included are strength development exercises such as the Squat and Bench press. Finally, there are some fun exercises for fine tuning leg power such as the plyometric exercises Tuck Jumps and Static Squat Jumps.

The starting point of the Volleyball Program is based on your initial fitness level. With feedback, the actual progression of the program will follow the body's unique adaptation process to exercise. Fine tune the program to include all the exercises that feel the best!

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	1	Warmup and Stretch	8 minutes
	2	Video Power Clean Deadlift	5 reps @ 215 lbs, 4 reps @ 255 lbs, 3 reps @ 300 lbs, 4 reps @ 340 lbs, 3 reps @ 320 lbs
	3	Video Squat	10 reps @ 310 lbs, 5 reps @ 370 lbs, 3 reps @ 435 lbs, 2 reps @ 495 lbs, 8 reps @ 435 lbs, 10 reps @ 400 lbs, 8 reps @ 370 lbs
	4	Video Dumbbell Step Up	12 reps @ 60 lbs, 8 reps @ 65 lbs, 8 reps @ 60 lbs
	5	Video Side to Side Double Leg Line Hops	8 seconds, 6 seconds
	6	Video Theraband Internal\External Warmup Rotation (AD)	12 reps, 8 reps, 8 reps
	7	Video Dumbbell Bench Press	15 reps @ 85 lbs, 12 reps @ 85 lbs
	8	Video Dumbbell Incline Fly (45 Degree)	15 reps @ 30 lbs, 10 reps @ 30 lbs
	9	Video Med Ball Chest Pass (standing)	12 reps, 8 reps, 8 reps

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