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Deep under the roots of an old pine tree, Mother Kiwi is laying an egg. It is her second egg today, and she is tired. Papa Kiwi waits nearby. Soon [...]

HIMT research demonstrates a lack of standardisation in reporting against guidelines (i.e., CERT). For example, exercise intensity of HIMT was inconsistently reported on and the majority of studies did not prescribe ‘high-intensity’ exercise at a level at or above current recommendations.Future studies should seek to involve practitioners in implementation level research to reduce barriers to the application of findings in future research and practice.Future assessment of outcome measures in HIMT research should represent common training goals (e.g., body composition, muscular strength) and be accessible in practical settings.

'The English really have everything in common with the Americans, except, of course, language.' --Oscar Wilde, writer English is a living language. The American English we speak has been separated [...]

THE ABILITY TO MEASURE AND CONTROL THE INTERNAL TRAINING LOAD (TL) OF ATHLETES IS IMPORTANT TO OPTIMIZE ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE. HOWEVER, AT PRESENT, THERE ARE NO METHODS AVAILABLE FOR EVALUATING INTERNAL TL DURING SWIMMING. THE SESSION-RPE METHOD IS A PRACTICAL, NONINVASIVE SYSTEM USED TO QUANTIFY THE INTERNAL TL PLACED ON ATHLETES. THIS ARTICLE DISCUSSES HOW THE SESSION-RPE METHOD MAY BE USED TO MONITOR SWIM TRAINING AND ULTIMATELY IMPROVE THE TRAINING PROCESS OF SWIMMERS.

The article talks about the importance of placement and turnout in achieving Arabesque ballet position. It mentions that the standing ankle and knee should remain still as the working leg lifts and the hip joint initiates the range of motion; and hip extensors (glutes and hamstrings) and back extensors (muscles that hold your back into an arch) are the primary muscles to hold the back leg into arabesque.

Presents a short story for children. A tale about how the fears of Chinese princess Ming Lai vanished when she eventually learned that her future husband was her best friend, Yung Lee.

The article explores how to treat the common ballet injury, labral tear. Topics discussed include important to understand the warning signs and varying treatment options available for this common and painful dance injury; surgeon reattaches the torn portion of the labrum to the hip socket; and edge or irregular shape along one or both of the hip bones called femoral acetabular impingement (FAI), which contributes to labral wear and tear.

Examines the importance of, and a method of, monitoring by coaches of the training loads of athletes in Australia. Training variables; Overview of the session-rating of perceived exertion method; Understanding of athletes' tolerance to training.

Focuses on British English words and terms and what they mean in American English words and terms.

The article focuses on the research that describe the development of compression garments and their influence on athletes during competitions. The medical explanation using compression stockings and its effect to the agility athlete's performances are presented. Several competitive advantages that may gained using compression garments are also presented.

The author offers comments on a research article about athletes' use of antioxidant supplement which she and her colleagues wrote and published in the June 2014 issue of "Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise® (MSSE). She claims that many athletes take supplements like cherry juice, quercetin or N-acteylcysteine (NAC) to maintain health and well being and improve sporting performance. Research suggests that a high dose can block beneficial cellular processes and impair performance.

The article reports on the Free Night of Theater 2008 in Charleston, South Carolina on October 16 to 24, 2008. The show will be featuring the live performances of Theater Charleston, along with theater groups in New York, Chicago and Washington D.C, in their promotion of awareness and enjoyment in stage productions. According to Emily Wilhoit of the League of Charleston Theatres, they are excited to participate in the show wherein they can convince people to try something new in the theater.

The article offers information on the self-guided Cooper River Heritage Trail in South Carolina. It is said to be a sort of biking path with six submerged sites marked by buoys and sunken panels which could lead divers on tours of wrecks and landings. Information on several trail sites are also highlighted including the Mepkin Plantation Wreck, Mepkin Dock and Strawberry Shipwreck.

The article reports on the annual Melges 24 U.S. National Championship which started in Charleston Harbor in South Carolina. According to the author, the event involved a group of keelboats sailing from the Charleston Harbor to participate in the race that will cover four days from September 18-21, 2008. Competitors include reigning champion Brian Porter.