LA84foundation.org is the web site for the Legacy of The 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games that has several excellent Free Track and Cross Country Coaching Books. There is a web-based lesson for athletes, coaches, trainers and parents on how to prevent ACL injuries. While it may appear to focus on … [Read more...] about Preventing ACL Injuries Videos
Injury Prevention
Copper, Magnetic and Titanium Bracelets – PhysioBalm
This is Part 2 of a 3 part article. Part 1 can be found here. Do you love Heavy Metals? No, I am not referring to the music bands. I previously wrote about the big surge of sales for Titanium products, particularly bracelets and necklaces. I'll feature magnets in an upcoming post, but one … [Read more...] about Copper, Magnetic and Titanium Bracelets – PhysioBalm
Yoga, Resistance Stretching, and now Pilates Exercise?
I had a funny feeling Pilates was going to be popular with Track and Field athletes one day, along with the Alexander technique. In the personal fitness industry, we've seen the fad go from step classes, spinning bicycles, Tae-Bo, Bikram Yoga, Kettlebells, swiss balls, bosu balls and other "core" … [Read more...] about Yoga, Resistance Stretching, and now Pilates Exercise?
Dan Pfaff – Alternate Methods for Developing Strength, Power and Mobility
The Canadian Athletics Coaching Center has a wealth of free coaching articles, including a great article I referenced on Valeri Borzov's mental preparation before a race. If you are interested in more advanced topics such as developing Strength, Power and Mobility, then check out this article … [Read more...] about Dan Pfaff – Alternate Methods for Developing Strength, Power and Mobility
Copper, Magnetic and Titanium Bracelets – Part 1
This is Part 1 of a 3 part series. Trace elements and minerals are often sought after elite athletes to give an edge to "healing". You probably heard about copper bracelets for arthritis or even magnets to provide homeopathic and holistic pain relief. Paula Radcliffe, the current World … [Read more...] about Copper, Magnetic and Titanium Bracelets – Part 1
Bob Cooley and Meridian Stretching Video
In this video, Bob Cooley is stretching an Olympic athlete on a TV news segment broadcast from Holland. Bob is the creator of Resistance Flexibility & Strength Training (Meridian Flexibility System) and author of The Genius of Flexibility: The Smart Way to Stretch and Strengthen Your Body (USA). … [Read more...] about Bob Cooley and Meridian Stretching Video
More on Dara Torres Resistance Stretching Routine
Last year, Dara Torres's comeback at the age of 40 was the talk of the swimming world. Now that she has earned a spot on her 5th Olympiad (and let's not forget she retired twice and did not compete in 1996 and 2004) at the age of 41, she will be under the microscope from her Speedo swimsuits, … [Read more...] about More on Dara Torres Resistance Stretching Routine
Dara Torres Featured on ESPN E:60 Torpedo
In case you missed the May 6, 2008 edition of ESPN's E:60 Torpedo, here is a 10 minute video of Dara Torres. In January 2006, Dara Torres "Support Team" included swim coaches Michael Lohberg & Chris Jackson, and Florida Panthers' Strength & Conditioning Andy O'Brien. And of course, her secret … [Read more...] about Dara Torres Featured on ESPN E:60 Torpedo
Dara Torres – Secrets to Swimming Faster with Age
If you are enjoying the recent Track and Field Trials, take a look at the swimming system. To qualify for the 2008 USA Olympic Swim Team, only the top four swimmers in the men's and women's 100m and 200m freestyle, along with the winners of all the other events, automatically qualify for the USA … [Read more...] about Dara Torres – Secrets to Swimming Faster with Age
Shark Fin Soup and Benefits of Shark Cartilage
When I was a boy (and that was a longtime ago) I remember eating Shark Fin Soup for New Year's Day dinner. The occasional wedding dinner would also serve it as an appetizer. Unlike the Bird Nest soup (which isn't really a bird nest) and the Egg Roll (which doesn't contain any eggs), Shark Fin … [Read more...] about Shark Fin Soup and Benefits of Shark Cartilage
