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

   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

   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

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  The best weight training and fitness program for you boils down to how you want to use your muscles.   Powered by Trucks | Anthony Trucks   With so many ways now to train your body, from DVD programs, phone apps, crossfit, gym classes, personal training, bootcamps, the... Read more

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  Have you ever looked towards someone and thought they were a hero? What makes them a hero? Why do you look up to them?    I am a physical education teacher at Carquinez Middle School in Crockett. I have the best job in the world. I get to... Read more

TRI steps : Liz Elliott    Even if you don’t consider yourself an athlete, or even a person who works out, YOU are a very important person in sports, especially for your children, wife or husband.     Believe it or not, your support means so much to your family... Read more