Monthly archive - June 2013

Is Tele-Medicine Legit?

Is Tele-Medicine Legit?

This article gives a brief description about tele-medicine services that how much it is helpful for patients. It also explains how you can avail its membership and what benefits you will get from membership card.

Is Tele-Medicine Legit?

Is Tele-Medicine Legit?

This article gives a brief description about tele-medicine services that how much it is helpful for patients. It also explains how you can avail its membership and what benefits you will get from membership card.

Specific Vs General Strength and Its Effect on Vertical Jump

Specific Vs General Strength and Its Effect on Vertical Jump

Now another question that is often asked is, "Do specific weighted activities in the weight room that mimic the sporting activity carry over into increased performance better than general strengthening movements?" In other words, if our goal is to run faster, would it be better to perform a sprint running with a heavy loaded sled rather than increase leg strength through squatting? Or, if our goal is to hit a baseball harder why not just train with very heavy bats all the time instead of increasing general upper body strength? Well the answer to this question is fairly complicated. There is a place for general loaded movements, such as weighted jump squats. However, one needs to be careful about trying to get too specific and use too much loading in technical movements because when we add additional loading to a sports movement we can negatively affect the movement pattern.

Specific Vs General Strength and Its Effect on Vertical Jump

Specific Vs General Strength and Its Effect on Vertical Jump

Now another question that is often asked is, "Do specific weighted activities in the weight room that mimic the sporting activity carry over into increased performance better than general strengthening movements?" In other words, if our goal is to run faster, would it be better to perform a sprint running with a heavy loaded sled rather than increase leg strength through squatting? Or, if our goal is to hit a baseball harder why not just train with very heavy bats all the time instead of increasing general upper body strength? Well the answer to this question is fairly complicated. There is a place for general loaded movements, such as weighted jump squats. However, one needs to be careful about trying to get too specific and use too much loading in technical movements because when we add additional loading to a sports movement we can negatively affect the movement pattern.

Vertical Jump 101

Vertical Jump 101

To begin, understand that the vertical jump is simply just a measurement of power. Power can be determined by a simple equation: Power = Force x Velocity. To break it down just realize that power and explosive strength simply mean the ability to apply a given amount of force over a period of time. The more force you can put out and the faster you can apply that force, the higher your power output will be.

Vertical Jump 101

Vertical Jump 101

To begin, understand that the vertical jump is simply just a measurement of power. Power can be determined by a simple equation: Power = Force x Velocity. To break it down just realize that power and explosive strength simply mean the ability to apply a given amount of force over a period of time. The more force you can put out and the faster you can apply that force, the higher your power output will be.

Training for Sport and Performance

Training for Sport and Performance

"Training" implies the pursuit of a well-defined goal or set of goals. Faster, higher, stronger. People Specifically Adapt to the Imposed Demands (SAID Principle)... and those demands can be mental, emotional, structural, metabolic, etc. Therefore, coaches and athletes must analyze their sports/activities in order to design training regimes that are both effective and efficient.

Training for Sport and Performance

Training for Sport and Performance

"Training" implies the pursuit of a well-defined goal or set of goals. Faster, higher, stronger. People Specifically Adapt to the Imposed Demands (SAID Principle)... and those demands can be mental, emotional, structural, metabolic, etc. Therefore, coaches and athletes must analyze their sports/activities in order to design training regimes that are both effective and efficient.

New Meaning to Urgent Care

New Meaning to Urgent Care

This article introduces the subject of urgent healthcare to readers by highlighting the differences between urgent and emergency situations. Readers are also given information on care plans that could come in handy with their urgent needs.

New Meaning to Urgent Care

New Meaning to Urgent Care

This article introduces the subject of urgent healthcare to readers by highlighting the differences between urgent and emergency situations. Readers are also given information on care plans that could come in handy with their urgent needs.

Emergency Medical Services at Your Fingertips 24/7

Emergency Medical Services at Your Fingertips 24/7

Healthcare is quite expensive and many people cannot afford to consult doctors. Sometimes all you need is advice but doctors charge consulting fees and so most people will end up looking elsewhere for help. Of course the internet has loads of information but when it comes to your body or your teeth you can't leave everything to Google. This article introduces two online services that you can use for information and to save money on actual medical consultations.

Emergency Medical Services at Your Fingertips 24/7

Emergency Medical Services at Your Fingertips 24/7

Healthcare is quite expensive and many people cannot afford to consult doctors. Sometimes all you need is advice but doctors charge consulting fees and so most people will end up looking elsewhere for help. Of course the internet has loads of information but when it comes to your body or your teeth you can't leave everything to Google. This article introduces two online services that you can use for information and to save money on actual medical consultations.

Foods That Can Help Improve Memory And Concentration

Foods That Can Help Improve Memory And Concentration

There is a growing body of research showing that what we eat and drink affects not only our bodies but also our brain. As we grow older, our brain ages along with us but we can raise our likelihood of maintaining a healthy, well-functioning brain by consuming brain-friendly food items. Below are several foods to buy the next time you go to the grocery store.

Information on Pain Management

Information on Pain Management

Back and neck pain plague a lot of people today. These conditions are caused due to varied factors that differ from one person to another. For some it might be due to bad posture and sleeping positions, while for some others it might caused to accidents and falls.

How To Save On Medical Bills

How To Save On Medical Bills

Medical bills are an issue for many people out there, and it is important to learn to manage medical bills and really make sure you know what you are doing in order to stay within your early budget and not go through the roof will all the bills. Here are a few tips on how you can do that by using some of our techniques and tricks.

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