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Aninder S

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Teens High School

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  • The pressure for teens nowadays is unprecedented
  • With so many high-achieving kids, it’s no wonder that teens—and their parents—feel as if a child has to have a multi-page resume, be a world-class athlete or manage her own business by the time she is 18. But that just isn’t possible for everyone.
  • Staying Focused On Schoolwork
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  • In high school, grades and extracurricular activities become part of that all-important “permanent record.” And if your child wants to get into a good college, she will have to go the extra mile.
  • If your child doesn’t use her time wisely and puts her schoolwork off to concentrate on her social life or after-school activities–and if her grades are showing this–gently prod her to get back to business
  • When School is Scary
  • Besides bullying (a longtime but nonetheless devestating concern), a serious issue facing many schools today is the presence of violence and atmosphere of fear
  • Many schools have instituted a policy of zero tolerance when it comes to guns (and drugs).
  • Preventing and Dealing with Burnout
  • School pressure can come from teachers and parents, and it can also come from the child herself. Some pressure is good—it keeps a teen’s eye on the prize at the end of four years: The college of her choice.
  • But too much pressure, whether it comes from an adult or the child, is counterproductive and will lead to burnout. Make sure your teen balances her schoolwork and her life outside it, and remind her that these overwhelming years are a transition into adulthood.
  • Alternative School Programs
  • If your child is one of the thousands of kids who just doesn’t seem to be able to handle school, it isn’t the end of the world. Talk to your teen about the consequences of dropping out, and if all else fails try to find an alternative program
Aninder S

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Teens School Work

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  • For some teens working while studying is easy, for others it is a nightmare, the first decision you and your teen have to make is if it is possible to juggle work and school at the same time.
  • Will the job influence your teen’s school performance in a positive or a negative way.
  • teach him a few things about responsibility and discipline which will help your teen with his school performance.
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  • On the other hand some teens will find it too difficult to have a job and go to school and they will cut corners, skip their homework and eventually their academic achievements will drop.
  • You also need to consider if this will influence the extracurricular activities of your teenage
  • If your teen can’t handle both it doesn’t mean that your teen should only focus on school and skip having a job, just encourage him to look around and find a more appropriate job position.
  • Juggling two great responsibilities is hard work for adults, let alone teens.
Aninder S

How to Make Homework Less Work - 0 views

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Teens Homework Study Plan

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  • Create a Homework Plan
  • First, be sure you understand the assignment. Write it down in your notebook or day planner if you need to, and don't be afraid to ask questions about what's expected
  • It's much easier to take a minute to ask the teacher during or after class than to struggle to remember later that night!
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  • Second, use any extra time you have in school to work on your homework
  • Many schools have study halls that are specifically designed to allow students to study or get homework done
  • It's tempting to hang out with friends during study periods or unstructured time, but the more work you can get done in school, the less you'll have to do that night.
  • Third, pace yourself
  • If you don't finish your homework during school, think about how much you have left and what else is going on that day, and then budget your time
  • Most high-school students have between 1 and 3 hours of homework a night.
Aninder S

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Working Teens - Managing Work and School: Many teens and their parents can't afford to actually pay the expenses of schooling, textbooks, school supplies and all the other expenses that come wit...

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Joti P

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lunch school healthy

shared by Joti P on 06 Jan 12 - No Cached
  • A kid can choose to eat the green beans or throw them out. A kid also can choose to eat an apple instead of an ice cream sandwich.
  • Eating a variety of healthy foods gives you energy to do stuff
  • helps you grow the way you should
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  • keep you from getting sick
  • What does a healthy lunch look like?
  • Most kids have the choice of packing lunch or buying one at school.
  • A packed lunch isn't automatically healthier than one you buy at school.
  • When you pack your lunch, you can be sure it includes your favorite healthy foods — stuff you know you like.
  • Joti P on 06 Jan 12
     
    This provides some lunch tips for my 3rd question.
Aninder S

What Are The Causes Of Teen Stress? | LIVESTRONG.COM - 0 views

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Teens Stress

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  • Teens often lack the maturity level to be aware of the issues that are causing their feelings of stress.
  • School is the number one source of stress for teens according to a poll conducted by the Associated Press
  • Stress comes from homework demands, after school activities and over scheduling
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  • From the early high school years teens start to hear about the importance of grades to get into the college of their choice and to be constantly vigilant about succeeding.
  • teens work jobs after school to either pay for gas or to help parents who may be struggling financially
  • teen years are a time when many emotional and physical changes are occurring.
  • teens experience significant psychological, academic and behavioral problems before, during and after their parents' divorce
  • Some teens, however, experience conflict, arguments, and pressure from their friends and acquaintances
  • The pressure to conform and fit in can be overwhelming
  • Many times, teens place undue stress on themselves.
  • The American Academy of Pediatrics points out that often teens tell themselves that they need to lose weight, get better grades, score more points in the game and prove themselves to their parents
  • Many teens feel different from their peers and never feel good enough. Self esteem can suffer another blow if they are made to feel inferior, different or are made fun of by others.
Aninder S

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Teen exercise could lower dementia risk at 65 - Health - CBC News: Teen exercise is an important issue for the health of the young generation today. This article discusses how the lack of exercise...

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Aninder S

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High school pressure on teens: Staying focused on schoolwork, preparing for college and preventing burnout - Kaboose.com: This article does only concentrate on female teens, but is as equally as a...

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Joti P

Helping Teenagers With Stress | American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry - 0 views

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Teens general health healthy body

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  • Some sources of stress for teens might include: school demands and frustrations negative thoughts and feelings about themselves changes in their bodies problems with friends and/or peers at school unsafe living environment/neighborhood separation or divorce of parents chronic illness or severe problems in the family death of a loved one moving or changing schools taking on too many activities or having too high expectations family financial problems
  • can lead to anxiety, withdrawal, aggression, physical illness, or poor coping skills such as drug and/or alcohol use.
  • Teens can decrease stress with the following behaviors and techniques:
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  • Exercise and eat regularly
  • Avoid excess caffeine
  • Learn relaxation exercises
  • Learn practical coping skills
  • Decrease negative self talk:
  • Learn to feel good about doing a competent or "good enough” job
  • Take a break from stressful situations.
  • Build a network of friends who help you cope in a positive way
  • Joti P on 06 Jan 12
     
    Good website to trust (.org). Helps with some insight on question 7.
Paul McCarlie

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eating restaurant diet how to blowing tips

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  • Never arrive at a restaurant hungry! Hungry people make bad ordering decisions.
    • Paul McCarlie
      Paul McCarlie on 09 Jan 12
       
      Oh crap, I always do this.
  • Alcohol can stimulate your appetite
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    • Paul McCarlie
      Paul McCarlie on 09 Jan 12
       
      Interesting, I did not know that, not that I need to worry about that yet
  • Eating Breakfast Out
  • choose the apples, pears, grapefruits, strawberries, and/or blueberries because they are lower in sugar. Avoid fruit juices because they are filled with excess sugar, calories, and sodium.
  • Rule 2:  Eat slowly and savor each bit. Enjoy the conversation at the table. Put your knife and fork down between bites. Don’t pick it up again until you've completely swallowed the last bite - allow your body time to digest.  
    • Paul McCarlie
      Paul McCarlie on 09 Jan 12
       
      that's not the way I eat
  • Beware:  Portion sizes in restaurants can be more than you need.
  • Drink water: 
  • Most of us inhale the bread basket while waiting for our entrée.
    • Paul McCarlie
      Paul McCarlie on 09 Jan 12
       
      I just inhale, period
  • usually the more expensive the steak, the less fat it contains.
  • Share your dessert. Never, ever eat the whole dessert yourself.
    • Paul McCarlie
      Paul McCarlie on 09 Jan 12
       
      NO! ITS MY FOOD!
  • Paul McCarlie on 09 Jan 12
     
    Exactly what the title says. How to eat at a restaurant, not a fast food restaurant, and still maintain a nice school girl figure
Joti P

Muscle confusion: The Globe and Mail - 0 views

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muscle confusion

shared by Joti P on 03 Dec 11 - No Cached
  • “It's changing up your workouts on a very regular basis to make sure that your body doesn't get used to the task
  • doing the same workout over and over, the body's muscles dull to the routine
  • mixing up exercises, sets and reps, muscles become “confused,” forcing them to work harder
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  • There's plenty of science to support muscle confusion's claims, says Matt Heath, a neuroscientist in the school of kinesiology at the University of Western Ontario.
  • It's about the strategy you employ in order to recruit all the different … motor neurons that ultimately go on to fire off and tell the muscle to contract.
  • mixing things up does have one benefit that can't be denied, especially when it comes to the often tedious experience of trying to get in shape. “It doesn't get boring,”
  • Muscle confusion: Hey biceps, you'll never guess what's next
    • Jason Levitt
      Jason Levitt on 04 Dec 11
       
      Tony Horton - P90X built his entire program on this principle. No plateau and keeps you interested!
  • Joti P on 03 Dec 11
     
    This is a really good article from a relly famous magazine that really emphasises my 8th question.
Aninder S

Lack of sleep can make you sick - 0 views

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lack of sleep

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  • An extra hour or two of sleep seems so ... optional. Yet, lack of sleep is implicated in obesity, poor heart health and mental illness.
  • Lack of sleep can trigger certain epileptic seizures. Strokes and heart attacks occur more often in the last third of the night.
  • Stay awake just 17 hours and your brain behaves as though you have a blood alcohol level of 0.05, the legal limit for drunkenness in most European countries.
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  • So don't be too quick to dismiss that apparently lazy teenager, doddering senior or dissolute employee -- there may be sleep-health issues lurking in the background.
  • Students, workaholics, hassled parents and diehard partiers listen up -- a single all-nighter or a week of four or five hours sleep per night impairs your mental and physical performance as if you had a blood alcohol level of about 0.1, over the legal limit of 0.08 for driving in British Columbia.
    • Aninder S
      Aninder S on 03 Dec 11
       
      Being in high school, we do tend to get bogged down with work and sacrifice the time we have to sleep, to study for our courses. This article shows us that we're absolutely nothing without our sleep, and we need it ti keep us functionally properly. 
Wasif H

How To Help A Teenage Boy Put On Lean Weight & Mass | LIVESTRONG.COM - 0 views

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weight mass teenager fitness healthy body

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  • Putting on muscle mass is a long process that involves hard work and patience. To succeed, both exercise and nutrition must be considered. The National Strength and Conditioning Association reports that novice weightlifters can gain up to 1 lb. a week of muscle, while experienced weightlifters can gain up to half a pound of muscle each month.
  • Design a weightlifting program for him. MayoClinic.com recommends two or three workouts per week of at least 20 minutes each. To maximize his progress, he will need to increase the weights he uses gradually as well as the length and intensity of his workouts. Advanced weightlifters work out for an hour or more--as often as six days a week, according to the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
  • Lift weights yourself, and partner with him to encourage him to work hard. To motivate him, you will need to prove you are willing to work at least as hard as he does. If you are not in physical shape to act as his partner, find a suitable partner for him.
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  • Feed him high portions of low-fat, healthy foods. Muscle mass cannot be gained without the fuel provided by food. To gain weight, he will need to consume more calories than he burns. To gain half a pound of muscle per week, he will need to eat 250 more calories more per day than he has been eating, according to exercise physiologist Joseph A. Chromiak.
  • Add protein to his diet. Select protein sources that are relatively non-fatty, such as baked fish and poultry, advises the Harvard School of Public Health.
  • Provide a dark and quiet sleep environment for him, and make sure he gets eight hours of sleep every night. It is during sleep that the body repairs damaged muscle tissue and builds muscle mass.
Wasif H

Bodybuilding.com - 47 Things You Must Know About Protein - 0 views

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protein know things body fitness healthy food

shared by Wasif H on 06 Jan 12 - No Cached
  • When you think about protein supplementation, the number one type that is discussed the most is Whey Protein. It comes from milk. During the process of turning milk into cheese, whey protein is separated out. Protein can be found in a variety of foods -mainly meats, such as fish, beef, and chicken.
  • Casein Protein This is probably the second most discussed in bodybuilding circles of how well it works when it comes to slow digesting and long lasting protein.
  • Casein is an extremely slow digesting and rich protein source that continues to feed your muscles long after whey proteins have dropped off.
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  • Egg Protein This is the most old school type of protein. Surely you remember the movie Rocky where he drinks the eggs before training. This is actually very dangerous to do as it can lead to several illnesses and poisoning.
  • Fortunately there are egg white protein products available and of course you can separate the yolks and cook the whites so you can get your egg protein this way. It's a rich source of BCAA's and arginine.
  • Milk Protein comes from cow's milk after the water has been removed and most of the carbs and fat have been taken out. Milk protein is actually the source of two other proteins we covered earlier; whey and casein. You have had milk since childhood unless you are lactose intolerant.
  • here are two forms of milk protein. The first is Milk Protein Concentrate. When the whole milk is filtered most of the carbs and fat are removed. The process that does this is known as ultrafiltration. The second type is Milk Protein Isolate. When the milk is processed even more, this leads to the isolate. The milk protein isolate is 85% protein. Despite the fat and carbs being taken out, much of the whey and casein remain.
  • Soy Protein Soy Protein is derived exclusively from soy beans. Soy protein provides a healthy way to get non-animal protein into your diet. They're great tasting, natural and can have a plethora of healthy effects on the body. It is ideal for high protein/low carbohydrate diets. Soy protein is approved for those who are lactose intolerant, and can be used as a meat substitute for vegetarians. Much more than just an ingredient for a protein shake, Soy protein can be used for cooking instead of flour, producing high protein foods that are extremely low in fat - a bodybuilder's dream come true!
  • Beef Protein The protein that is derived from beef after the cholesterol and fat has been removed is known as Beef Protein. This one has really grown in popularity over the past couple of years and is relatively new when it comes to protein supplementation.
  • The only type of beef protein available is Beef Protein Isolate. This type has been broken down from larger fragments into smaller ones like both whey and casein isolate. It is best to take beef protein in the morning or around your training.
    • Wasif H
      Wasif H on 08 Jan 12
       
      This is a good site for all the types of protein I can have 
Joti P

Home Exercises For Teen Girls | LIVESTRONG.COM - 0 views

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exercises teen girls healthy

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  • Commercial Crunch
  • McMaster University in Canada found that short bursts of exercises were just as effective as long sessions.
  • Dance, Dance
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  • try playing a video game like "Dance, Dance Revolution." You'll burn calories and get to work on your moves at the same time, all in the comfort of your home.
  • try other video games geared to fitness such as "Wii Fit" or "Wii Active."
  • include activities and games so that you concentrate more on the fun than you do the exercise.
  • Pickup Game
  • purchase a basketball hoop, soccer net or hockey net for the home
  • You don't need to be a professional to try to shoot a few hoops
  • Workout Research
  • Your library can be a wealth of interesting workout ideas and programs that you can try so you never feel trapped into one workout program.
  • You may even find that you have a passion for a certain type of exercise, whether it's yoga, kickboxing, aerobics or something else
  • Friend Support
  • Talk one of your friends into exercising with you at home each day after school.
  • Make it a standing date that you meet up several times per week for exercising, and make a rule to not cancel on each other.
  • give you the final push that you need to become active and healthy.
  • Joti P on 06 Jan 12
     
    Some easy-to-do-at-home exercises. For question #6.
Joti P

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healthy balanced diet teenagers

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  • Teenagers still have a lot of growing to do, and they need proper nutrients to get them through their busy and active lives.
  • It can help to understan the basics of what teens require in their diets.
  • calcium and iron are especially important because they are necessary for the growth and development occurring at this stage of life.
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  • Instead, teach teens which foods should be eaten in moderation and which make up a regular part of a healthy diet.
  • When there's no junk available, both kids and grownups make healthier choices.
    • Joti P
      Joti P on 06 Jan 12
       
      I guess it's easier to satisfy your craving for junkfood by replacing it with something else.
  • Tips for Healthy Eating for Teens
  • Always eat breakfast.
  • include some complex carbohydrates and a piece of fruit or fruit juice.
  • load it up with fruit, veggies, complex carbs and lean protein.
  • Make sure there are plenty of healthy snacks in the house for after-school munchies.
  • research has shown that teens who eat with their families tend to have healthier diets when they're older.
  • girls who have regular family meals have less incidence of eating disorders.
  • make supper healthy dinners as well.
  • Eat moderate portions yourself, as well, to set the example.
  • Teens tend to gulp down their meals quickly. This may cause them to overeat, because feeling full takes a few minutes.
  • Chewing slowly helps improve satiation, causes you to eat fewer calories, and improves nutrient absorption.
  • Offer a varied diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • same foods repeatedly can lead to nutritional deficiency.
  • Minimize processed foods that come in cans, boxes, bags, jars, and packages. These foods tend to be high in preservatives, sugar, and artificial ingredients.
    • Joti P
      Joti P on 06 Jan 12
       
      although it provided mainly advice for parents, it still provided excellent information on the different things teens can do to ensure a balanced diet.
  • Joti P on 06 Jan 12
     
    4th question 
Joti P

Food & Eating - Tips for Making Healthier Food Choices - 0 views

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food eating tips

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  • Healthy Eating Benefits
  • help to maintain overall health.
  • When teens are not active, it is even more important that they eat healthy foods.
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  • Food and Energy
  • right food can increase levels of energy in teens.
  • does not mean loading up on sugar for an immediate energy boost.
  • will help them stay focuses in school, perform well in sports and keep their body and mind healthy.
  • Food and Socializing
  • teens will relate food to socializing
  • attend parties, there is always food. Teens can still have the fun associated with socializing and eat some foods that will provide benefits
  • Choosing the Right Foods
  • Basically, when they are hungry, they eat.
  • grab whatever is easy and ingest foods that may not have any nutritional quality.
  • but this should not make up the eating habits of teens.
  • Choose Healthy Snacks
  • Instead of reaching for chips, soda and candy, teens should have other things available for those midday snacks.
  • Teens who snack on crackers, cheese, fruit and vegetables are much healthier than those who do not think twice about what they are ingesting.
    • Joti P
      Joti P on 06 Jan 12
       
      related food to areas of our lives in which we tend to just grab food and scarf it down.
  • Joti P on 06 Jan 12
     
    good website for answering my 5th question 
Joti P

Help your teenagers make better fast-food choices | Dallas-Fort Worth Family Health New... - 0 views

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teenagers choices health

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  • Eating well is often hard for teens.
  • kids have after-school activities, or they may have a job, but it’s important to sit down and eat together as often as possible,” she says. “We know that when we sit down like that, we end up eating more fruits and vegetables.”
  • Shanley says teenagers just have to know — and act on — basic nutritional facts when they are ordering. As with everything else, fast food, if eaten at all, should be eaten in moderation, and the choices must be balanced.
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  • A lot of times we think a chicken sandwich is better, or a fish sandwich is healthier, but a lot of times those chicken or fish sandwiches are fried and not always the better choice,
  • Go green. Give some thought to ordering a side salad instead of the fries.
  • Skip the mocha-frappe-espresso-cino-with-whipped-cream coffee drink.
  • To increase your intake of other food groups at coffeehouses, try ordering some 100 percent fruit juice or fat-free milk, or try having a protein-rich egg on your bagel instead of cream cheese.
  • Step away from the soda.
  • account for as much as 10 percent of the typical teen’s daily calories.
  • When placing your order, consider water
  • Joti P on 06 Jan 12
     
    Question number 5 
Wasif H

Free Workouts To Increase Speed | LIVESTRONG.COM - 0 views

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bodybuilding accelaration healthy cardio explosive speed stride training

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  • In order to build speed, run interval sprints to work on your technique, explosiveness and speed. Go to the starting line at your local high school or college track and sprint 100 yards. Go back to the starting line and then sprint 90 yard. Follow that by sprinting 75 and 60 yards. Take a 2-minute break and repeat the set. In addition to helping you build speed, this is a conditioning drill that will build endurance.
  • You can work on your speed by doing box jumping. Place a 15-inch box in the middle of the floor. Stand to the left of the box and jump over it one bound so that you are on the right side of it. Then jump back over it so you are on the left side. Do 10 side-to-side jumps; take a 30-second break and then repeat the set. This will build explosive strength in your calf muscles, which will help you run faster.
  • Hill running will help you build power and explosiveness while running uphill, and it will help you run with balance and form by running downhill. Run uphill 60 feet and then downhill the same amount. Take a 1-minute break and then repeat the set. This technique has been used by many NFL stars to increase foot speed, including Hall of Famer Jerry Rice. "I ran hills to prepare for every season," Rice said. "I didn't want anyone catching me from behind and I think running the hills really helped me."
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  • This is an exercise that can be done at your local football field. Start off on the goalline and jump as high and as far as you can off your dominant foot. When you land, go as high and as far as you can while bounding off your opposite foot. Continue in this manner until you have bounded for 20 yards. Then sprint for 20 yards. Follow in this patten until you get to the opposite goalline. You will have bounded 60 yards and sprinted 40 yards. Then turn around and go back in the same manner. This will increase explosiveness in your legs and help you run faster.
    • Wasif H
      Wasif H on 08 Jan 12
       
      good suggestions on this website.
Wasif H

Bodybuilding.com - 4 Easy Steps To Improve Your 10-yard Dash And 40-yard Dash. - 0 views

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bodybuilding steps dash explosive speed training accelaration stride fitness exercises

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  • The starting stance and "set" position of the athlete is crucial. Improper form here will result in a super slow time. To begin, the athlete needs to decide which foot goes in front. A simple test is to have the athlete stand upright with both feet together. Moderately push the athlete in the back and watch which foot moves first. The foot that moves first should be their rear "quick" leg. The other leg will be called the "drive" leg or "power" leg.
  • Leg Positions.
  • For athletes shorter than 6-feet tall, place their "power" leg just millimeters from the start line. Athletes taller than 6-feet should play with their stance for the best time. Most athletes at this height place their "power" leg about 4-6 inches behind the starting line.
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  • Bend the opposite knee to the ground so the front of the knee almost touches the starting line. Take the hand that is to the "quick" leg side and place it on the ground (I have seen college athletes do this backward!). Place the opposite hand near the hip so it is "cocked" and ready to "fire!"
  • A poor first step is the result of a poor stance. Having your feet too far back will result in a step that may not pass the starting line which results in one extra step to run the sprint, which could add 0.1 seconds to your time! If flexibility (addressed above) is not an issue, practicing the start from the new stance is the next step.
  • Set a hoop or line of tape on the floor to help as an aiming point. How far should the athlete step? I was pretty flexible and was able to get a large first step without sacrificing body angle.
  • The 40-yard dash is a test of acceleration and top-end speed. Research suggests that top end speed can be maintained in elite sprinters for about 2 seconds and occurs around the 50-meter mark
  • Forward Body Lean The athlete needs to keep an exaggerated forward body lean for 30 yards. The forward lean keeps the athlete from reaching full speed too fast. During this acceleration phase, the athlete should focus on keeping arms bent at about 90 degrees and focus on "pulling" the elbows back and "pushing" with the feet. Trying to "pull" back may result in a hamstring pull and also a slower time.
  • The final common mistake is that players take way too many steps. The 40-yard dash should be over in about 18-20 steps for high school players and older (If you have seen programs to reduce 40-yard time by 0.2 seconds, they take 20 strides and try to reduce ground contact time but 0.01 seconds x 20 strides = 0.2 seconds). However, counting an athlete's strides is not an easy task.
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