It don’t mean a thing if you ain’t got that swing
When it comes to hitting a golf ball hard, researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have identified several biomechanical factors that appear to separate the duffers from the pros
Month: July 2011
Golf, the inside view
Golf Anatomy will show you how to lower your score by increasing strength, power, and range of motion for longer drives and more accurate shots.
Nudge is good in theory
Nudging people into adopting healthier lifestyles will not work on its own and the UK Government should be more prepared to use legislation as well
Painful legacy of teenage sport
Athletes are up to ten times more likely to develop osteoarthritis than more sedentary individuals
One down, 549 to go
Keri-Anne Payne of Great Britain, the 2008 Olympic silver medallist has become the first British athlete to qualify for the 2012 Olympic Games in London
Conquer swimming’s most challenging event
From the art of efficient pack swimming to the best dry land and pool workouts for improving endurance, strength and power, Open Water Swimming covers it all.
Goalkeepers often right
A study of penalty shoot-outs in World Cup matches from 1982 to 2010 showed keepers usually dived left or right in more or less equal measure.
Improving the physical health of the employees
n today’s difficult economic environment, health promotion initiatives in the workplace are becoming increasingly important as employers look for ways to contain healthcare costs and improve productivity.