Tag: run
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Brain Injuries and Extreme Sports?
The appeal of extreme sports is in the adrenaline rush the athlete feels while engaged in the activity. The inherent danger involved, combined with the athlete’s requirement to push their body beyond its perceived limits, makes sports such as base jumping and free climbing a draw for millions of thrill seekers. Unfortunately, those who choose…
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7 WAYS TO STAY MOTIVATED WHEN STARTING A NEW WORKOUT ROUTINE
Because nearly 16 percent of kids and teens in the U.S. are overweight, it is more important now than ever for parents and kids to develop a healthy living regimen and a strategy to remain motivated to exercise. Staying active can prevent a teen’s chances of developing Type 2 diabetes or from developing cardiovascular problems.…
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10 Reasons Outdoor Play is Crucial to Healthy Child Development
The iconic image of the idyllic American childhood was, not so long ago, based around the idea of spending long summer days playing outside and exploring the neighborhood until the streetlights were illuminated. Today’s fear-driven culture might make it difficult to send your kids outside for the entirety of a day in good conscience without…
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Ancient Games Evolves As “Pathway to Paralympics” – Infographic
Sports Technology and Big Data have evolved right alongside the Olympic Games since the Roman Empire banned it some 1600 years ago. The Sports Techie community blog breaks down the “Pathway to Paralympics” Infographic in order to appreciate its place in sport and sports tech history. Paralympic History The Games were reborn in 1896 in…
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Bloomberg Sports MLB Analytics Inaugural Rankings Of “BSports Best” Players Of The Year Awards
The 2013 Major League Baseball playoffs begin today on TBS and with it comes the announcement of the first-ever winners of the Bloomberg Sports Analytic rankings. BSports has graciously shared this breaking news with the Sports Techie community blog. The Moneyball era of proven MLB player success has officially arrived this season and for all seasons…