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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

When children are pushed beyond their developmental limitsphysically, cognitively, and emotionallythey may fall out of love with sports, lose motivation to continue, or develop chronic injuries that hamper their future athletic endeavors. Burnout often unfolds in stages: Enthusiasm: The child begins with high motivation and excitement.

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How a Cystic Fibrosis Drug Given Prenatally Changed the Lives of One Family

Stanford Childrens

The Zalinski children follow a complicated treatment regimen that is coordinated by Jacquelyn Spano , the CF newborn program coordinator at Stanford Medicine. Although Jaxon and Elijah now eat fairly normally, their ability to absorb nutrients is reduced, and each has endured repeated hospitalizations for additional bowel blockages.

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How to Become More Athletic in 7 Simple Steps

The Sporting

Becoming an athlete takes time, dedication and motivation There's no better feeling than being at the top of your game. Conditioning your body for peak athletic performance will help you to feel motivated and progress quickly. When you feel great, you’ll be more motivated to train, enjoy it more and progress quicker.

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How to Sleep Like a Champion: The Science of Sleep and Athletic Performance

The Sporting

Sleep affects athletic performance in many areas, such as speed, accuracy, reaction time, endurance, strength and injury risk. Decreased Endurance, Strength and Power A lack of sleep can reduce the energy available for physical activity and lower the threshold for fatigue. It can help you enhance your skills, confidence and motivation.

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Ashtanga Yoga: All You Need to Know

The Sporting

Ashtanga aims to keep you motivated and consistent. Practitioners of this style of yoga claim enhanced energy levels, improved concentration and endurance. This has been acknowledged by sports scientists as important for mobility, agility and strength. Moreover, it may also aid in improving the neural link with muscles.

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Good coaching is the effective manipulation of task constraints, not just telling athletes how to perform

MSU

Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Sport Coaching and Leadership Online Programs. They can be used to bring excitement, interest, and focus to difficult training for endurance sports like swimming and running. Written by Andy Driska, Ph.D. Games are not limited to teaching the tactical aspects of invasion sports.

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The World's Toughest Sports

The Sporting

Boxers need to acquire a high level of endurance, strength, speed, agility and technical skill, as well as mental toughness and strategic thinking in order to be able to thrive in this sport. With that in mind, let's take a closer look at the world's toughest sports and learn more about their unique challenges.

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