Older, tougher, smarter Aug 23, 2008
"Our goal is to be able to take a biopsy (from the quadriceps muscle) from someone who is 50, for example, and to know whether the person has the muscle of someone younger or older," said Melov, who is 46 and has increased his own workouts of running and weight training since seeing the results of his research. A recent study out of Stanford University School of Medicine supports the idea of using exercise to prolong longevity. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Weighing your options on how much to lift Aug 22, 2008
The answer: The legend of Milo of Croton, a six-time Olympic champion wrestler in the sixth century BC, whose training is said to have involved lifting a calf over his head every day until it became a full-grown cow, teaches us two lessons about weight training. First, your workload needs to progress if you want to keep improving. (Globe and Mail)
Women's Rowing Looking For Interested Athletes Aug 22, 2008
This includes on the water practice, weight training, and competition. When are practices. (Gozags.com)
Are you ready for some Knights football?: North Andover begins practicing for the season this week Aug 22, 2008
The players decided to follow an individual program called Wellness, which is a combination of weight training and running. We have been running and lifting all summer, which gets you in really great shape, said Areces. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
PG South: Elizabeth Forward wants to end seven-year streak of losing (Today) Aug 21, 2008
"I put an emphasis on weight training and improving our speed," he said. "We have one heck of a weight room and the kids are taking advantage of it. We have 16 kids who are benching 320 [pounds] or more, and two benching 400. We also went through an eight-week running program to improve our overall speed. "We're not ready to challenge Thomas Jefferson for the Big Seven Conference title yet, but we will not be pushed around like we were last year. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Actons Wolff sets bench press record twice in one meet Aug 21, 2008
When Judy Wolff started weight training 13 years ago, her goals were the same as those of any adult who takes up the activity. She wanted to lose a little weight, get in shape and accomplish basic day-to-day activities with more ease. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Video Interview: Desmond Stapleton Aug 20, 2008
In this media day interview, Stapleton discussed his progression in the weight training program over the last season, his thoughts on the offensive line and coaching staff, and his visions for this program's success in the future. Related Stories. (RutgersInsider.com)
The wheelchair-to-Beijing workout Aug 19, 2008
During my recovery I did a lot of weight training [with trainers and therapists. I needed some way of gauging my progress. (Globe and Mail)
Myths about exercising Aug 18, 2008
Myth one: I shouldn't do weight training until I have reached my ideal body weight ... Muscle mass gained as a result of weight training increases the body's metabolic rate which directly aids in the burning of fat as fuel ... Therefore it is essential to include weight training in your exercise regime as it important, even more so, than cardiovascular exercise in helping you lose that unwanted weight. (iAfrica.com)
Phelps Probably the Greatest Swimmer of All Time Aug 18, 2008
For that matter his whole body is flexible, that being the consequence of modern stretch techniques and weight training. All of this gives him the ability to hyperextend in the water and move like a dolphin beneath the water s surface. (Human Events Online)
China plays down 'secret' Aussie Olympic training program Aug 18, 2008
Woods runs a high performance swim school north of Brisbane offering a program for elite swimmers on stroke technique, weight training, diet and preparation. Liu has trained at the school three times over the past three years. (Yahoo! Asia News)
No. 1 South Panola in the crosshairs Aug 17, 2008
"I feel like we've done a pretty good job of coming together this summer. People have come early (to conditioning and weight training) and got their jobs done. That shows me they want to get back to Jackson.". In your voice. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Bush at his best as Olympics cheerleader Aug 17, 2008
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Aussie coach sells training program secrets to China - report Aug 17, 2008
Woods, who runs a high performance swim school north of Brisbane, offers a program for elite swimmers on stroke technique, weight training, diet and preparation. Liu has trained at the school three times over the past three years, along with her coach Jin Wei, a former breaststroke expert who has his own swimming club in China's Liaoning province. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Clayton Moore cleared to graduate in December Aug 16, 2008
"I have been waiting on that for a while. I really wanted to get to Ole Miss in January to see what the SEC is all about. The main thing about me graduating early is not about me trying to get the starting job at Ole Miss, it is to get me getting in an SEC weight training program and it gives me a spring of being under Coach Austin, who I think is the best QB coach in America.". It is unusual having to be cleared by a city school board to gain the right to graduate early. (OleMissInsider.com)
High school sports ready to welcome in new year Aug 16, 2008
The dead period, which began July 25 and prohibits all team-related activities outside of weight training and conditioning, officially ends Monday morning at midnight. In the past 10 years under coach Roger Canepa, the Calaveras football team made a tradition of holding its first practice of the season right when the dead period elapsed at the stroke of midnight. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Raiders will follow senior leadership Aug 15, 2008
All of them had to meet offseason conditioning and weight training expectations to be ready. "You have to have a big commitment," Lusk said Thursday, the first day in pads. (Florida Today)
Strip off pounds Aug 14, 2008
Pole dancing tricks function as weight training, studio owner says ... "That's where you get the weight lifting and weight training," Edwards said. (CNN -- Health)
Citadel and Troy recruiting Social Circle DL Baynes Aug 13, 2008
And we ve got him in a weight training class. I see him as a Valdosta State, Georgia Southern or Furman-type kid. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Portsmouth's Walker ready for chance with 'Cats Aug 13, 2008
In between the weight training and running, Walker has also formed a companionship with his other teammates that has helped ease his transition onto the team. "I'm looking forward to traveling with the team since I didn't get to last year," he said. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
King's book highlights 'Battle of the Sexes' match Aug 12, 2008
At 64, King plays tennis three times a week and does cardio and weight training at the gym. "If there is one lesson to learn from the boomer generation, it is that age is just a number and old is not old anymore,'' she wrote.King dedicated the book to her parents and brother, "who gave me the compass of my life. (MSNBC -- Sports)
In shape to beat the heat Aug 12, 2008
Brady agreed that weight training is an important part of a workout, because overall conditioning bolsters the body against outside influences like heat and humidity ... "You want to do the weight training because that prevents osteoporosis and bone disease, and it makes you feel better all the way around," he said. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Joyful wedding for lung transplant recipient Aug 12, 2008
She skis, swims, bicycles and wakeboards, and does a cardio workout four times a week and weight training twice a week. On the other hand, she takes 25 to 30 pills a day. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Frosh MVP Barry takes aim at NCAA berth Aug 8, 2008
She was also very comfortable in the water for the Blue Hens, even though she experienced back problems after weight training last fall. Barry became just the second UD female swimmer to reach the NCAA "B" standard with a time of 16: 46. (Laurel Leader, MD)
A story you just want to believe Aug 8, 2008
"For those of us who have a conscience," she said, "we know we're doing it the right way."For Torres, the right way includes resistance stretching, weight training and an amino-acid supplement made in Germany. That last fact has fueled more suspicions, but Torres has talked about it openly, and the product is legal. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kicking and punching their way to Beijing Aug 8, 2008
The weight training sessions have also added more muscle to my physique. I am now about 55kg and also in the right frame of mind for the Olympics, Teo said after a training session at the National Sports Council (NSC) Training Centre in Bukit Jalil. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Nebraska star Lucky to split carries with Helu? Aug 6, 2008
1 thing has inspired some one-upmanship, whether it's seeing who can lift the most in weight training or who can run that extra sprint in conditioning. "We came into summer real comfortable with expressing that we were competing against each other," Helu said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Michael Abu, 50: From 260 to 185 pounds Aug 6, 2008
Exercise routine: "I work out five days a week, combining cardio for fat-burning and weight training for toning and strength," he says. "I try to do the major part of my workouts in the morning, before consuming any breakfast. This way I use stored calories for energy.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Smith: Setting a High Bar for Senior Year Aug 6, 2008
Smith, along with her teammates, meet three times a week at 6 a.m for weight training at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. They scrimmage regularly with each other and played in the Game Time League in North Liberty. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Bearcats ready to hit Aug 6, 2008
With all the summer seven-on-seven passing competitions and weight training sessions behind them, coach Ed Pilcher's first Bainbridge High School Bearcats football team is ready to put on the pads and do some hitting. That hitting will commence today, Aug. 6, the first day Georgia High School Association (GHSA) teams can officially go into pads. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Off the field with Sara Schneider Aug 5, 2008
"The girls and I did a lot this summer for the upcoming season. I played on a local summer league team with a couple other girls on the team. Also, since the beginning of July we have been doing workouts with Dr. Upton four times a week as well as weight training once a week. We had almost all of our girls playing and working out this summer, which is awesome because we can come into two-a-days ready to go.". What do you expect this season from the team. (Gofrogs.com)
What's Driving Dara Torres Aug 4, 2008
In addition to a more dynamic regimen of weight training, since 2000, she has been taking advantage of resistance stretching, a flexibility and strength-building program that uses an individual's own force to work out muscles. Done either on your own or with a partner, it boils down to this while most strength-building exercises involve contracting muscles (think of lifting your leg in front of you to 90 degrees), resistance stretching requires both contracting and stretching muscles during a... (Time.com)
Steelers dismiss talk Browns should win AFC North Aug 3, 2008
(AP) Troy Polamalu still isn t practicing because of a sore hamstring, Daniel Sepulveda is all but certain to miss the season with a knee injury and Casey Hampton s weight training isn t nearly over. Not much of a first week of training camp for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was it. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Temple Christian names football coach Aug 2, 2008
"It will be a disadvantage because of the (lack of summer) weight training, conditioning and getting to know the kids," Myers said of the late start. Contact Cherry at 242-3684 or. (Florida Today)
Might science help stave off old age? Aug 2, 2008
He is planning to explore whether weight training might be more helpful. Adults basically have the same number of muscle cells they had at five years old, Dr. Hepple says. (Globe and Mail)
Weight Training classes Aug 2, 2008
FLORA-With summer outdoor activities coming to a close soon, consider starting a weight training class to stay in shape ... PEI 2123, Weight Training III, meets on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. PEI 1123, Weight Training I, meets on Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. 7:40 p.m. This course will transfer to any IECC campus and most universities and colleges. (Clay County Daily Advocate Press, IL)
Swaziland: NGOs Warn Men to Use Condoms Aug 1, 2008
Jackson Dlamini, 25, a strapping man taking a break from weight training at a local gym, told IRIN he was considering circumcision as a way to protect himself from HIV. "This AIDS is bad. Nobody admits they are HIV [positive], but so many people are dying. I don't want to give up sex, so I am getting circumcised," Dlamini said. When told that counsellors at Mbabane Government Hospital would advise him to carry on using condoms even after the operation, Dlamini said, "It is painful to get... (allAfrica.com)
Valley of the Dolls Aug 1, 2008
I am used to a lot of cardio and dancing, but it is more about weight training. Its great stress relief. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Horne Talks Recruiting Aug 1, 2008
In choosing a college, besides weight training facilities, Horne is looking for a perfect fit. He wants to go to a school where he can bond with the coaches and be close. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Previous Pro Holly Robertson Named Women's Assistant Coach Aug 1, 2008
At the pro level she gained knowledge of sport conditioning, film breakdown, weight training, team building, game strategy as well as preparation. Her wealth of experience playing elite level basketball will be a positive force on the Bengal squad. (Isubengals.com)
VIDEO: Senior center adds Wii system Aug 1, 2008
Sylvia Creed of Marshfield, a bowler, golfer and swimmer, stopped by after her weight training class in the morning to try something new. "My grandkids have this game, but I've never played it," she said. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Steelers' Polamalu hurt despite training regimen Jul 29, 2008
Polamalu did slightly more weight training than he once did, but only to add weight. He is back to his preferred weight of 215 pounds after playing at 205 the last two seasons. (ESPN -- Football News)
David O'Brien's Blog Jul 29, 2008
His weight training is centered around being at his best late in the season and the Braves knew that when they traded for him and they know it now. What is it going to take for Liberty to realize Tex is worth signing to a long term deal to solidify the corner infield positions for the next five years. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
NIU men's hoops meets and greets in offseason Jul 27, 2008
Story Photos Northern Illinois University basketball player Jake Anderson spots fellow sophomore guard Michael Patton during weight training Thursday at the Yordon Center. With a new season approaching, the team has been working on building camaraderie with one another before the season starts. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Building a lean community Jul 27, 2008
"We have to borrow school gyms to play league basketball tournaments. The ideal situation would be to have a facility of our own. We could have indoor volleyball, weight training - all those things you need a gym for.". Corinth, Oxford step upWhile Tupelo longs for running, biking and hiking trails, other communities in Northeast Mississippi have already taken steps to implement them. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Video: Throwing Sessions Nearing End Jul 26, 2008
Players will continue weight training until next Tuesday, then take a week off before returning for Summer Camp. Video of Friday's workout inside. (WeAreSC.com)
RHS plans to build on 2007's perfect season Jul 26, 2008
Weight training and conditioning. 7-on-7 at Ridgeland High. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Bullfrogs, Redskins grooming quarterbacks for new season Jul 26, 2008
Weight training and conditioning are the only activities allowed during the dead period, which goes from today until the first day of fall sports practice on Aug. 18. The 2008 season opens Friday, Sept. 12, with Bret Harte playing at Livingston and Calaveras playing at Weston Ranch. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Smith suspended Jul 25, 2008
During the suspension, Smith will remain on official squad lists and may continue to receive support services in the sports medicine facility, the academic support center and the weight training room. The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects any additional information regarding the disciplinary actions toward a student. (Wisconsin Sports -- Rivals.com)
UM Notebook: Oher shows talent as fireballer Jul 25, 2008
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Insurers sue athletic association Jul 25, 2008
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More of this story Jul 24, 2008
"We've only got four or five seniors this year. We've got 13 juniors followed by 12 sophomores, so we're really going to be a young team again this year. Anytime when you're really young like that, the hardest thing to overcome is getting to be physical enough to play the other teams. So, we've been really trying to get our speed improved and our overall body mass a little bit bigger. "Even at the price of the learning curve of the younger kids, that was a move that we the whole coaching staff... (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Pam Pack could be a powerhouse in ‘08 Jul 24, 2008
And after a terrific summer of passing camps and weight training, expectations around Washington are higher than ever. Talks of a first-ever state football title could come to fruition in 2008. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Teacher takes to the trails Jul 23, 2008
He s the head boys basketball coach at Blackfoot High School, where he also teaches physical education and weight training. And to make some extra cash and pass the time during his summer break, he s assumed the role of Grand Targhee Resort s resident cowboy. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Entrepreneurial Tightrope Jul 23, 2008
I asked Judy, my current weight training instructor, to shed light on how busy entrepreneurs can make exercise a priority in their life. She agreed with Al that business folks must recognize that exercise is tied to good health, and good health is necessary for a successful business. (USA Today -- Money)
Provo Debates New Rec Center Jul 22, 2008
Lehi and Payson both have centers featuring indoor pools, aquatic centers complete with water slides, jogging tracks, weight training and cardiovascular equipment, and multi-purpose sport courts. The enthusiasm for the project amidst tighter economic conditions may be fueled in part by some Provo residents' desire not to be left behind. (The Daily Universe, UT)
New 9th Grade Academy brings challenges, excitement Jul 20, 2008
Weight training has also been an issue. Until this year, a players first opportunity to lift weights came during Christmas break of his ninth-grade year. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Baker brings football camp to Gridley Jul 19, 2008
Had the air been smoky during the camp, he was planning on focusing more on an educational camp using video, and doing weight training and perhaps some indoor drills at Farmer'sHall. Luckily, things cleared up enough for the camp to go as planned. (Gridley Herald, CA)
Mum defends 10-year-old bodybuilder Jul 18, 2008
Dr Larkins was not critical of Maughan, but added: "Weight training at the pre-pubertal age group is not safe or effective. You don't have the hormones responsible for muscular development.". Australian Family Association president Angela Conway said putting the spotlight on young body shapes and passing judgment could have far- reaching consequences. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Rice-powered Noguchi bids for back-to-back wins Jul 18, 2008
Noguchi, who has extensively trained at high altitudes in Kunming, China, and the Swiss resort of St Moritz, also spends one hour on weight training twice a week, squatting with a 67. 5kg barbell. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Cleaning out the ol' notepad Jul 18, 2008
Chip, I understand that the NCAA has taken some stand with weight training -although I do not understand exactly what that is. I do know that the Iron Dawgs was a great and fun program that the team started under CMR and they released posters and generally made a deal out of it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
They get a lift from their workouts Jul 17, 2008
Whereas traditional weight training typically works one muscle at a time and can lead to overuse injury, suspension training allows for multiple planes of motion and works multiple muscles and joints simultaneously. The result is a workout that improves both so-called functional and core strength - and a body less likely to become injured. (Boston Globe)
Water-borne workouts Jul 16, 2008
Water aerobics mixes walking, running and weight training with different depths of water to help participants develop a beneficial workout routine. Water aerobics is also shown to burn calories more efficiently than doing the same exercises on land or in a gym. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
From the Wire- AZ Quiet, NFC West Rumbling Jul 16, 2008
" Keenan Burton, St. Louis Rams WR Keenan Burton, one of the team's two fourth-round picks, reached agreement on a three-year contract with the team July 3. However, a week later, Burton still hadn't actually signed the contract. Red Bryant, Seattle Seahawks DT Red Bryant said he can bench press 450 pounds -- despite never doing any serious weight training. "I don't know how I do it," Bryant said. "Cornbread. Cornbread. (CardinalsInsider.com)
Can middle-aged mortals achieve Olympic fitness? Jul 14, 2008
She also does weight training and dry-land workouts ... Studies show that men ages 50 to 70 who are doing some weight training don't lose any strength or muscle, Nelson says. (USA Today -- News)
