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TRAINING TIME : Tim Rudd of IYCA    I ended my most recent column describing the importance of improving both the anaerobic (without oxygen) and aerobic (conditioning) systems for most team field and court sports.     The reason I’m discussing team sports is simple, they tend to fall in... Read more
   East Bay Sports Academy girls gymnastics got off to a great start to their season in early September by attending The PINK Meet in Fremont. The meet is unique in that it donates a portion of their registration fees to Breast Cancer Awareness, and all the competitors are... Read more
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. ““     WCA athletes returned home victorious from the most elite synchronized swimming competition of the year! More than 350 swimmers from 41 teams across the country competed for titles at the 2014 US National Championships held in Oro Valley, Arizona on April 8-11.     The... Read more
   Giving proper attention to strengthening the rotator cuff muscles may save you from severe shoulder injuries down the road.  Powered By Truck : Anthony Trucks    For those who may not be aware of my football and NFL career, I was forced to retire due to shoulder injuries. ... Read more
  1. ST. FRANCIS-MOUNTAIN VIEW (29-5 in 2015)   Returning plenty of talent from their 2015 Central Coast Section Open Division championship roster, the Lancers were a no brainer to begin at No. 1 this season. UCLA-bound outfielder and pitcher, Jeremy Ydens, will lead a dynamic offense and solid... Read more
   Race reports can be one of the biggest tools for young “” and veteran “” endurance athletes  TriSTEPS : Liz Elliott    Congratulations on completing your first race. So what now? Start with a race report.     Write down everything that happened from the start of the race to... Read more
   Swimmers rely heavily on their shoulders, and should take care of them accordingly.  Swimming Health : Hunter Greene, M.D.    Often swimming thousands of yards in the pool each day, swimmers put a great deal of stress on their shoulders. As a result, shoulder injuries are very common... Read more

Growing Pains

Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0

   Young athletes often look forward to their growth spurt, but it’s also a time to be cautious.  Health Watch : Dr. Nirav K. Pandya    With summer right around the corner, many young athletes wonder, “Is this the summer that I am going to grow six inches?”    ... Read more
   Livermore, CA, USA “” Baseball fans will be heading to Livermore soon for the Little League Intermediate World Series, July 29 – August 4, at Max Baer Park. Also celebrating the event will be Grand Slam Safety, a new company dedicated to developing innovative products to keep players... Read more
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. ““ 7/11/2014-    The Walnut Creek Aquanuts had a very productive June, bringing home several Silver and Bronze medals and top 10 placements from the eSynchro Age Group National competition in Federal Way Washington held June 26, July 5th. The meet was the finale of over... Read more
   Whole body fitness training improves a golfer’s swing and score, while greatly reducing risk of injury Golf Fitness : Dr. Charles F. Preston    Like the PGA pros they want to emulate, young golfers are paying more attention to their fitness level to improve their game. Much like... Read more
   In the last of a three-part series, our resident trainer explains how speed training starts with getting stiff and can end with making the play. Training Time | Tim Rudd for IYCA    This column is the last installment to a three-part Leaning Tower Series. As explained in... Read more