Most people think the words athlete and eating disorder would never be used in the same sentence. Unfortunately they are. Recently, there have been more and more male athletes developing eating disorders. This is most likely caused but the idea that the leaner you are, the better your competitive advantage is going to be. In sports like wrestling and running, athletes strive to be at lean as they can. Eating disorders are coming to a head after recent deaths of wrestlers.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Eating disorders becoming more common in male athletes
Most people think the words athlete and eating disorder would never be used in the same sentence. Unfortunately they are. Recently, there have been more and more male athletes developing eating disorders. This is most likely caused but the idea that the leaner you are, the better your competitive advantage is going to be. In sports like wrestling and running, athletes strive to be at lean as they can. Eating disorders are coming to a head after recent deaths of wrestlers.
The importance of protein
Everyone knows that protein is an essential part of any diet but it is especially important for athletes to get an adequate amount of protein to help them perform. Proteins makes up the bodies muscles, bones, tendons, skin, hair, and other tissues. They also provide energy as well as transport nutrients and take part in enzyme production. It is so important for athletes to get protein because it will help repair and rebuild muscle that is broken down during exercise. It also helps optimize carbohydrate storage in the form of glycogen. If an athlete is dieting and eliminates carbs from their diet, proteins can be used as a fuel source for exercise. However, one shouldn't rely on proteins alone for fuel because if all the protein is used for energy, there will not be any left to repair and rebuild body tissues, like muscles, after a strenuous workout.
Concussions prevented by mouth guards?
A concussion is a brain injury that results from trauma sustained to the head. So one might think, if a concussion has to do with the brain, how would a mouth guard help prevent them? I thought the same thing when I first came upon the articles about it.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
MRSA: Outbreak among athletes
1. Cover all wounds. If a wound cannot be covered adequately, consider excluding players with potentially infectious skin lesions from practice or competitions until the lesions are healed or can be covered adequately.
2. Encourage good hygiene, including showering and washing with soap after all practices and competitions.
3. Ensure availability of adequate soap and hot water.
4. Discourage sharing of towels and personal items (e.g., clothing or equipment)
5. Establish a routine cleaning schedule for all shared equipment.
6. Train athletes and coaches in first aid for wounds and recognition of wounds that are possibly infected.
7. Encourage athletes to report skin lesions to coaches and encourage coaches to assess athletes regularly for skin lesions.
If you have any questions about MRSA, call 651-201-5414 or 877-676-5414
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It's all about the warm up
Most people, like myself, like to jump right into whatever physical activity they are about to do without giving second thought to warming up. Doing this, however, can come with consequences.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Back pain becoming more common in athletes.
Sports medicine specialists around the world are reporting seeing an increased number of cases involving the spine and lower back. Lower back pain could be caused from anything as little as a strain in the muscles or an overuse of the muscles to something more serious like a herniated disc.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Strong Respiratory Muscles = Better performance
When athletes want to improve their performance, the last thing they probably think of, if at all, are their breathing muscles. But in fact, targeting this group could give an athlete the extra boost they sometimes need in sports like soccer, basketball, and field hockey.