Virtual reality takes you out of the gym to improve workouts
Researchers at Kent University in the United Kingdom are working on a way to make exercising easier with virtual reality technology
HEALTH
Blue light: Sleep stealer and an athlete’s hidden enemy
The blue light emitted by phone screens and television monitors is wreaking havoc on sleep schedules
NFL makes a ‘Crucial Catch’ for the American Cancer Society
Throughout October, the NFL teamed with the American Cancer Society to raise awareness and money about cancer and to educate people about the need for early detection and risk reduction.
LGBTQ student athletes risk mental health when joining a sport
Sports are often the best opportunity for kids to socialize and learn new skills. However, for LGBTQ youth there is a price to pay if they want to play
What is the best time of day to workout?
Working out at night can be slightly more beneficial than working out in the morning
What is the best way for athletes to warm up?
Research shows multiple sets of warm-ups and limited rest will help you perform better
Overlooked impact of sleep can be key for athlete’s performance
How can sleep take your athletic performance to the next level?
Apnea is nothing to sleep on for football linemen – it can be deadly
For larger athletes, tackling the root cause of sleep apnea can mean the difference between life and death
More than 1 in 4 people across the world don’t get enough exercise, study says
The World Health Organization releases study measuring exercise across the world and it is not encouraging
NFL players moving to smaller shoulder pads
More NFL skill position players opting for smaller shoulder pads
Possible tackle football health hazards has experts recommending a close alternative: flag football
Aspen Institute study recommends flag football until high school to protect young brains
NFL players struggling to adapt to more stringent roughing the passer calls
Enforcement of safety rule challenging for some defensive players to adapt to
INTEREST
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