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Nutrition | Dr. Mo    We have all seen the explosion of energy drinks in the last decade. With many new brand names such as Red Bull, Rock Star and Monster becoming common fixtures at the grocery store, are they all the same? Use of energy drinks has also... Read more
How to Correctly Use a Medicine Ball
WEIGHT TRAINING With Anthony Trucks If you have familiarity with weight training techniques and tools, then you are aware of this commonly used tool, the Medicine Ball. As prevalent as this training tool is, I find so very few people know how to correctly use a medicine ball, or... Read more
  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

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Health & Fitness February 13, 2012 0

ATHLETE NUTRITION: WHAT FUELS YOU?
Nutrition Every athlete is limited by one common factor: You are only as good as what fuels you. A complete and diverse diet is critical to provide optimal nutrition to every athlete.   Although sub-optimal nutrition can lead to poor performance, many athletes suffer from nutritional deficiencies that also lead... Read more