To be an effective leader, a person must understand the group that is to be managed, recognize differences both cultural and experience and lead the group to the desired goal without leaving anybody behind or create resentment of a group member. Another good trait of a leader is the ability to rapidly
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What makes a Professional Leader a Professional?
On Oct 02
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Exertional Rhabdomyolysis
On Oct 02
Exertional Rhabdomyolysis is caused by overexertion in exercise specifically relating to eccentric muscle contractions₁When the muscle is stressed hard enough the muscle belly tears in half and spills out its intracellular contents such as calcium, potassium, sodium and magnesium into the bloodstream. This can cause
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Sports Drinks vs. Water
On Aug 13, 2011
[media id="PRD__4cfe4d4a1e7786_30754231" title="Women Talking with Tropical Drinks"] Water is a fluid that acts as a solvent and a transport system within the human body. Water can affect many metabolic processes, attributes of physical performance, and mental acuity because it plays a primary role in thermoregu
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Low Carb Fad diets
On Jul 25, 2011
[media id="PRD__4e131dcd406038_88183908" title="02 DotFit Steak Plate"] The new fad diets which have a general theme of weight loss are centered on a low carbohydrate and high protein& high fat intake diet. There are not many long term studies to examine the benefits of this approach. Some of the short term (12-20 weeks) studies claim that high protein diets lower triglycerides levels
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Protein consumption after a workout
On Jul 17, 2011
[media id="DEV__4c77a985aae175_34736411" title="Proteins in Diet"] Nitrogen balance is the nutritional concept of nitrogen intake versus nitrogen output. When the body digests protein, a molecule of nitrogen is released from the macronutrient and deposited into the blood stream to synthesis cell and tissue growth. The excess nitrogen that the body does not use is deposited in the urinary system for
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Triathlon Training Swimming part 3
On May 13, 2011
[media id="PRD__4cc8703b2a70a2_32213316" title="Breaststroke Swimmer"] ‘Tis the season for Triathlons and one of the most feared and difficult parts which most Triathletes face with tons on anxiety is the swim part. Most Triathletes do a triathlon because of their experience in marathons or bike rides/races.
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How can a little bunion cause my entire body to be out on alignment?
On Apr 17, 2011
[media id="DEV__4c7685ff9bbcc9_47530352" title="Bones of the Feet"] A hallux valgus is a deformity in which the base of the first metatarsal phalangeal joint is adducted and shifted toward the 2nd metatarsal distal phalangeal joint (this can be up to a 45 degree angle in severe cases). On the base of the
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Sodium and Hydration importance when exercising in the heat
On Apr 04, 2011
[media id="PRD__4cd411374a0631_48830829" title="Young Woman Drinking from Bottle"] When an individual sweats; sodium (Nacl) is lost along with water. Sodium is an important nutrient because it provides normal osmotic levels of extracellular fluids within the body₁. During prolonged exercise the body’s sweat contains a ratio of 7:1 c
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Effects of Poor Sitting Posture
On Mar 26, 2011
[media id="PRD__4cd40eb0666338_93960251" title="Senior Man Sitting Outside in Pajamas"] Poor sitting posture is a common problem in today’s society. The average person spends a large amount of time on a daily basis seated in front of a computer due to occupational duties. Over a prolonged period of time the muscles
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Aerobic Exercise is Good; But too much of a good thing could be trouble; Addicted Runners: READ THIS!
On Mar 19, 2011
[media id="DEV__4c77fc2a7ad175_58543580" title="Immune System"] Excessive aerobic exercise can be commonly characterized as a condition known as overtraining syndrome. According to the study by Vetter and Symonds, an example of too much aerobic training is training during both competitive and noncompetitive season; 4.5 days
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