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12 races for beginners across the US
Kelly Sharp Sports & FitnessRunning a marathon requires months of training, commitment and endurance building. That rings especially true for dedicated races such as the New York or Boston marathon. But for runners who simply want to enjoy the racing experience without the undeniable pressure to compete, there are now a variety of races from which to choose. Races have grown into casual outings featuring adventures, themes and charitable supporters.
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NFL targets cord-cutters with new Twitter deal
Suzanne Mason Science & TechnologyThe NFL has missed tackles from media players such as Verizon and Amazon to throw a touchdown pass to Twitter — allowing the social media company to stream 10 Thursday Night Football games this upcoming season.
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Bikes are picking up steam as method of transportation, fitness
Bob Kowalski Transportation Technology & AutomotiveEven as cities have expanded and suburban sprawl has reduced the utility of bicycles, the two-wheeled vehicles are surging back into use. The reasons for the renewed attention to bicycles are many.
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Choosing the perfect personal trainer
Jeff White Sports & FitnessLooking for a certified personal trainer? You're not alone. The U.S. fitness industry is growing rapidly, with 279,100 certified personal trainers ready and willing to help people get in shape. By 2024, that number is expected to reach 302,500.
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Female athletes face competition on and off the field
Bob Kowalski Sports & FitnessThey practice, work out, manage their nutrition, sweat, struggle, compete hard and win — often on a global field. They're among the best athletes on the planet. Their accomplishments have earned them the adulation, prizes, medals, Sports Illustrated covers and rewards — financial and otherwise — that our sports-minded society has become accustomed to laying at the feet of our sports heroes.
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Researchers find new biomarkers for TBI
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareMild head injuries can be just that — mild. On the other hand, a blow to the head can cause serious injury and remain a threat to health after the brain injury appears to have been resolved.
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Teaching athletes how to set goals
Kevin Chester Sports & FitnessSetting goals is what helps to give purpose to what we are doing. Whether it is improving our financial status, starting a family or winning a title, goals are what motivate us to get to where we want to be. Our job as coaches is to help athletes achieve success, and it starts with goal setting.
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Treating knee osteoarthritis in younger adults
Heidi Dawson Medical & Allied HealthcareOsteoarthritis (OA) is the "degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone, most common from middle age onward. It causes pain and stiffness, especially in the hip, knee and thumb joints." Knee OA is by far the most common form, affecting approximately 10 million U.S. adults.
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Entitlement creeps into sports, but coaches can hold the line
Bob Kowalski Sports & FitnessThe recent news that SMU women's basketball coach Rhonda Rompola decided to retire wasn't as startling as one of the reasons the 25-season head coach cited for her departure. "Kids are not as coachable as they were years ago," Rompola told The Associated Press.
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For team-building and workplace benefits, follow the bouncing ball
Bob Kowalski Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe pingpong table long ago moved from the rec room to the office. The question that followed is this: Is it a recruiting tool, team-building element, fitness equipment or a waste of time and productivity? It's not hard to see why pingpong tables have found their way into companies — they're cheap. Used tables can be bought for less than $100. Coworkers easily can pitch in to buy a table if the company doesn't provide one. That means an ownership stake by the employees.
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