http://www.training-conditioning.com/ en Copyright 2012 Wed, 16 May 2012 16:27:42 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss A $1 million program will replace football helmets at least 10 years old at no cost in youth and underserved communities. http://www.training-conditioning.com/2012/05/16/new_helmets/index.php http://www.training-conditioning.com/2012/05/16/new_helmets/index.php In The News Wed, 16 May 2012 16:27:42 +0000 By Marc Lebert When it comes to youth conditioning, most coaches would agree that young athletes should master bodyweight training before external loading. Before we learn to lift a weight, we have to first be proficient at moving our bodies. http://www.training-conditioning.com/2012/05/15/the_best_of_bodyweight_training/index.php http://www.training-conditioning.com/2012/05/15/the_best_of_bodyweight_training/index.php aaaa-SEARCHABLE-aaaa Tue, 15 May 2012 17:50:57 +0000 Recent sudden cardiac deaths that have made headlines are causing medical specialists to take extra precautions at the upcoming London Games. http://www.training-conditioning.com/2012/05/15/olympic_precautions/index.php http://www.training-conditioning.com/2012/05/15/olympic_precautions/index.php In The News Tue, 15 May 2012 15:51:51 +0000 Researchers have found that a baker's yeast product may strengthen athletes' immune systems. http://www.training-conditioning.com/2012/05/14/keeping_healthy/index.php http://www.training-conditioning.com/2012/05/14/keeping_healthy/index.php In The News Mon, 14 May 2012 15:58:40 +0000 A proposal to have college players switch from wearing full masks to half-shield visors garnered overwhelming support at the annual convention of the American Hockey Coaches Association. The idea is slated to go before the the NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports Subcommittee and then be presented to the NCAA Ice Hockey Rules Committee, which meets June 6-8 in Indianapolis. http://www.training-conditioning.com/2012/05/10/masking_a_problem/index.php http://www.training-conditioning.com/2012/05/10/masking_a_problem/index.php Weekly Blog Thu, 10 May 2012 16:45:16 +0000 With spring sports seasons now fully underway and preparation for summer sports participation and training around the corner, the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) re-released today Inter-Association Task Force Consensus Statement guidelines on sickle cell trait and the athlete. http://www.training-conditioning.com/2012/05/10/sickle_cell_safety/index.php http://www.training-conditioning.com/2012/05/10/sickle_cell_safety/index.php Weekly Blog Thu, 10 May 2012 16:41:01 +0000 Two recent studies found that doing weight training and cardio work on the same day did not diminish strength gains. http://www.training-conditioning.com/2012/05/10/double_duty_okay/index.php http://www.training-conditioning.com/2012/05/10/double_duty_okay/index.php In The News Thu, 10 May 2012 15:27:07 +0000 Research from Michigan State says that women and younger athletes take longer to recover from concussions. http://www.training-conditioning.com/2012/05/09/concussion_recovery/index.php http://www.training-conditioning.com/2012/05/09/concussion_recovery/index.php In The News Wed, 09 May 2012 15:18:16 +0000 Kansas State University athletic training students are getting the chance to work with the military. http://www.training-conditioning.com/2012/05/08/military_training/index.php http://www.training-conditioning.com/2012/05/08/military_training/index.php In The News Tue, 08 May 2012 16:43:37 +0000 Legislation being introduced in New Jersey aims to better flag athletes who may be predisposed to heart problems. http://www.training-conditioning.com/2012/05/07/heart_law/index.php http://www.training-conditioning.com/2012/05/07/heart_law/index.php In The News Mon, 07 May 2012 14:58:01 +0000 The Virginia High School League has rejected a proposal that would limit how much baseball pitchers can throw. http://www.training-conditioning.com/2012/05/04/no_limit/index.php http://www.training-conditioning.com/2012/05/04/no_limit/index.php In The News Fri, 04 May 2012 16:27:55 +0000 Healthy vision habits may not make headlines, but they could make a real difference to a student struggling to get good grades or falling behind on the playing field. http://www.training-conditioning.com/2012/05/04/see_to_believe/index.php http://www.training-conditioning.com/2012/05/04/see_to_believe/index.php Weekly Blog Fri, 04 May 2012 16:22:37 +0000 Recent research from the United States Olympic Commission (USOC) documents how psychological factors influence athlete, team, and coach performance. The conclusions and solutions provide a lesson that can be applied to athletes of all levels. http://www.training-conditioning.com/2012/05/04/gold_mind/index.php http://www.training-conditioning.com/2012/05/04/gold_mind/index.php Weekly Blog aaaa-SEARCHABLE-aaaa Fri, 04 May 2012 16:10:05 +0000 Virginia Tech has released its 2012 football helmet ratings. http://www.training-conditioning.com/2012/05/03/three_get_five_stars/index.php http://www.training-conditioning.com/2012/05/03/three_get_five_stars/index.php In The News Thu, 03 May 2012 16:08:37 +0000 New York Times weighs in on whether high school athletes should be screened for heart problems. ]]> http://www.training-conditioning.com/2012/05/02/the_heart_of_it/index.php http://www.training-conditioning.com/2012/05/02/the_heart_of_it/index.php In The News Wed, 02 May 2012 16:53:02 +0000