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Heart rate and core temperature spike for NASCAR pit crew athletes during pit stops, a combination of physiological demands that may take a toll on crew performance, says a study presented today at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) 56th Annual Meeting in Seattle. These factors, linked with demand for highly skilled pit crews, heighten the need for physical conditioning of pit crew athletes based on the unique demands of the sport.

Heart rate and core temperature spike for NASCAR pit crew athletes during pit stops, a combination of physiological demands that may take a toll on crew performance, says a study presented today at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) 56th Annual Meeting in Seattle. These factors, linked with demand for highly skilled pit crews, heighten the need for physical conditioning of pit crew athletes based on the unique demands of the sport.

The mood-enhancing effects of exercise are well documented, but a study presented at the American College of Sports Medicine’s 56th Annual Meeting in Seattle suggests the benefits may last much longer than previously thought. The study enrolled healthy men and women to complete a survey about their mood states at one-, two-, four-, eight-, 12- and 24-hour intervals following either exercise or rest.

The mood-enhancing effects of exercise are well documented, but a study presented at the American College of Sports Medicine’s 56th Annual Meeting in Seattle suggests the benefits may last much longer than previously thought. The study enrolled healthy men and women to complete a survey about their mood states at one-, two-, four-, eight-, 12- and 24-hour intervals following either exercise or rest.

A national guideline that young athletes suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury in practice or games be removed from competition until examined or cleared by a medical professional is at the heart of a multi-organizational call-to-action announced today at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) 56th Annual Meeting in Seattle. ACSM is collaborating with the Brain Injury Association of Washington (BIAWA) and the U.S.

A national guideline that young athletes suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury in practice or games be removed from competition until examined or cleared by a medical professional is at the heart of a multi-organizational call-to-action announced today at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) 56th Annual Meeting in Seattle. ACSM is collaborating with the Brain Injury Association of Washington (BIAWA) and the U.S.

Despite being larger in size and heavier in weight, an analysis of the cardiovascular disease risk factors of about 500 National Football League players finds that overall, they have a similar cardiovascular risk profile compared to the general population.

Despite being larger in size and heavier in weight, an analysis of the cardiovascular disease risk factors of about 500 National Football League players finds that overall, they have a similar cardiovascular risk profile compared to the general population.

Adults with asthma reported increased quality of life and reduced asthma symptoms after 10 weeks of yoga practice, according to research presented today at the 56th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) in Seattle. The study followed 20 subjects age 20-65 who were beginners at yoga. Subjects received one-hour yoga classes twice per week and were asked to practice an additional half-hour weekly at home, for a total of 2.5 hours per week.

Adults with asthma reported increased quality of life and reduced asthma symptoms after 10 weeks of yoga practice, according to research presented today at the 56th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) in Seattle. The study followed 20 subjects age 20-65 who were beginners at yoga. Subjects received one-hour yoga classes twice per week and were asked to practice an additional half-hour weekly at home, for a total of 2.5 hours per week.

Carrying loads on your back rather than against the abdomen when moving may reduce effort and lessen chance for injury, according to a study presented today at the 56th American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting in Seattle. Using special devices can also be an effective ergonomic strategy in improving grip and lessening the impact on the back and forearms.

Carrying loads on your back rather than against the abdomen when moving may reduce effort and lessen chance for injury, according to a study presented today at the 56th American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting in Seattle. Using special devices can also be an effective ergonomic strategy in improving grip and lessening the impact on the back and forearms.

A strong throwing arm isn’t the only factor on which to judge pitchers; experts at the American College of Sports Medicine’s 56th Annual Meeting in Seattle say the pelvis may be a strong predictor of future pitching success in baseball. The study evaluated 24 professional-level pitchers in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization aged 18 to 26 to gauge their pelvic control levels and to determine what, if any, effect pelvic control had on pitching performance.

A strong throwing arm isn’t the only factor on which to judge pitchers; experts at the American College of Sports Medicine’s 56th Annual Meeting in Seattle say the pelvis may be a strong predictor of future pitching success in baseball. The study evaluated 24 professional-level pitchers in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization aged 18 to 26 to gauge their pelvic control levels and to determine what, if any, effect pelvic control had on pitching performance.

Exercise and behavioral intervention improves fitness and lowers systolic blood pressure, according to a study presented today at the 56th American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting in Seattle. The findings are consistent with ACSM’s Exercise is Medicine™ ™ (EIM) program, which recommends physical activity as a standard health care component.

Exercise and behavioral intervention improves fitness and lowers systolic blood pressure, according to a study presented today at the 56th American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting in Seattle. The findings are consistent with ACSM’s Exercise is Medicine™ ™ (EIM) program, which recommends physical activity as a standard health care component.

Spring marks baseball season for more than 19 million children and adolescents who play each year as part of a team or in backyards throughout the United States. The good news for these players is that the number of injuries from the sport is on the decline.

Spring marks baseball season for more than 19 million children and adolescents who play each year as part of a team or in backyards throughout the United States. The good news for these players is that the number of injuries from the sport is on the decline.

According to a new position statement from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), proper management of acute spinal injuries on the athletic playing field is crucial, given that sports participation constitutes the second most common cause of spinal cord injuries for Americans age 30 and younger. Sports medicine providers and others on the sidelines need to be familiar with the appropriate acute-management guidelines for athletes with cervical-spine injuries.

According to a new position statement from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), proper management of acute spinal injuries on the athletic playing field is crucial, given that sports participation constitutes the second most common cause of spinal cord injuries for Americans age 30 and younger. Sports medicine providers and others on the sidelines need to be familiar with the appropriate acute-management guidelines for athletes with cervical-spine injuries.