The anticipation of this year's Australian Open is peaking, despite a handful of top players not making the trip to Melbourne. The tennis world needs a bounce-back tournament after a roller coaster of a year, and what better way to start than Grand Slam level tennis. Upon arrival, players quarantined in their hotel rooms and tested daily for the coronavirus....

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When it comes to being active and motivated, Tara Emerson is at the top of the list. One of Los Angeles' premier fitness instructors, Tara has years of experience teaching spin and TRX classes. In this interview, we ask Tara about fitness through the pandemic, the power of TRX, and how she has used her life and its challenges for...

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Cheerleading is a sport that is literally impossible to do without the help of a team. You can't be a flyer without a base, you can't do a pyramid without stunt groups, and you can't throw a basket with just one person. Because of this, it is crucial to be a good teammate. A good teammate is someone that puts...

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In 2019 my partner Kollin and I won both the UCA and NCA Partner stunt competitions. This was something that had only been done by 3 other couples previously in the competitions' history. Long story short, it was a pretty big deal. This success did not come easily, though. It came from spending hours outside of our scheduled practice time...

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Subway is facing another lawsuit over its ingredients, alleging that the tuna salad used in its sandwiches and wraps contains absolutely no tuna. A representative of Subway emailed The Washing Post said the claims are without merit. Not only is its tuna the real deal, the company says, but it's wild-caught, too. Shalini Dogra, one of the plaintiffs' attorneys, declined...

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Many high school athletes are remote learning due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, and access to gyms, fitness facilities, teammates, and the coaching staff is limited or nonexistent. Learning at school provided movement and exercise with walking to class, sprinting up stairs, P. E. classes, and team workouts. Now, many students find themselves at home in front of a computer for...

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Trying out for a cheerleading team can be a very intense and competitive process. The deciding factor between you and someone else could be as small as voice volume during a cheer or as large as having a more advanced skillset than the others. Because this process is so competitive, there are a couple things that you should do to...

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Over the years, we have known females to be at higher risk for injuries to the lower extremities. Still, now more so than ever, we really need to be concerned and applying the best practices of "pre-hab" work to keep them healthy. With the rise of the global pandemic, many have had our training take a back seat because of...

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For many athletes, the pandemic has meant the cancellation of the playing season. We have all had our time to weep for the sports we love -- now it's time to gear up for next season! Here are simple, training methods that will help the football, rugby, hockey or lacrosse players. Make sure to use safe, joint-friendly exercises such as...

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The adaptation of professional sports being played while in the midst of a pandemic has been marveling to witness. But it has been an adjustment, and some events worked, while others were called off. Specifically, in tennis, the cancellation of Wimbledon in 2020 was paramount. But it had to happen. Tennis is beginning this new year with hopes of having...

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