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Tendon health
If you’re an exercise enthusiast then you likely spend some workout time building up and strengthening your muscles.
But how much thought and effort during those workout sessions goes into building up and strengthening the tendons?
Ahh yes, the tendons, those inconspicuous bands of connective tissue we only seem to p ... (full story)
Greg Cronin fired as coach of Anaheim Ducks after 2 seasons

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Coach Greg Cronin was fired by the Anaheim Ducks recently after two losing seasons, with general manager Pat Verbeek saying his team needs a new voice to achieve significant results from its lengthy rebuilding process.
Verbeek refused to disclose any concrete reasons why he fired Cronin, although he ... (full story)
Significance of Z2 cardio training
When you think about burning calories, attaining a good level of cardiorespiratory fitness and just getting the most bang for your cardio buck, I’m willing to bet that most people immediately think of high intensity exercise.
But what if I told you that’s a small piece of the overall cardio puzzle?
Truth be tol ... (full story)
'Why can't I do that?' Men on balance beam. Women on rings. In one gymnastics group, anything goes

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brody Penn tried every sport as a kid. He started with gymnastics, but his parents worried the gym was too far away. So they signed him up for baseball and soccer, only to have a familiar scene play out over and over.
The games would start, and Penn would inevitably find himself turning cartwheels.
&q ... (full story)
Trans athletes are under more scrutiny than ever. Some have found a safe space in gymnastics
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Raiden Hung can't imagine a life without gymnastics. And to be honest, he doesn't want to.
There's always been something about the sport that's called to him. Something about flipping. Something about the discipline it requires. Something about the mixture of joy and calm he feels whenever he steps onto a ... (full story)