Tag: Physical Activity

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The ultimate yoga resource for athletes

Hannah Ellerton

Yoga for Athletes offers instruction for improved strength, flexibility and balance in sport. It features step-by-step instruction, expert advice and pose variations that focus on active muscles and movements for a variety of sports. This definitive guide is packed with colour photographs that demonstrate poses and breathing to elevate sport performance. Normal Price: £16.99 | €20.40 HK Rewards Price: £13.59 | €16.32 Find out more Subscribe to our newsletters Every month Human Kinetics produces three unique email Newsletters, packed with great articles, events and news, plus information on our latest resources and exclusive reader offers. They’re completely free and if you … Continue reading The ultimate yoga resource for athletes

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Physical activity could help prevent lingering damage of concussion

Human Kinetics

A new Canadian study has suggested that strict rest may not be the best medicine for children with concussions. This new research has challenged the idea that physical activity should be avoided until symptoms disappear.

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Why Christmas songs might be inappropriate for your festive workout

Human Kinetics

This infographic has been created by sports psychologist and Human Kinetics author, Dr. Costas Karageorghis.

Dr. Costas Karageorghis is renowned for his research into the effects of music in the realm of exercise and sport. He has published two books with Human Kinetics, including Inside Sport Psychology and Applying Music in Exercise and Sport. Continue reading “Why Christmas songs might be inappropriate for your festive workout”

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Parkinson’s Disease patients can benefit from physical activity

Human Kinetics

A new comprehensive review published in the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease has found that people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) may benefit from being physically active. In terms of improving gait and balance and reducing the risk of falling, physical activity proved extremely advantageous.

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