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Netball players need a high level of aerobic fitness. Image Credit: s-c-s/iStock/GettyImages A netball match lasts for 60 minutes, broken down into 15-minute quarters with a few brief rest breaks in between. To make it through each quarter, and the entire game, a netball player needs a high level of aerobic fitness. Advertisement Interval training, speed training, circuit training and drills can help a netball player improve both cardiovascular fitness and game-specific skills....

Samosas are one example of an Indian appetizer that strikes a balance between fat and calorie contents and health value. Image Credit: Mizina/iStock/GettyImages Cuisine from the Indian subcontinent makes liberal use of some of the most flavorful spices in the world, resulting in dishes that are fragrant and delicious. Samosas, or flaky pockets of pastry, hold curried vegetables. Advertisement Samosas are one example of an Indian appetizer that strikes a balance between fat and calorie contents and health value....

Coconut water, also referred to as coconut juice, contains vitamins, minerals and electrolytes. Image Credit: Alex Tihonovs / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Coconut water, also referred to as coconut juice, contains vitamins, minerals and electrolytes. It is fat-free and naturally sweet. Coconut water comes from the young, green coconut. As the coconut matures, the water is absorbed into the white meat, and liquid can be extracted from the white meat to consume as a beverage....

A trainer can help reduce muscle fatigue that sometimes causes cramps. Image Credit: Khosrork/iStock/GettyImages Squats are a whole-body workout. When you do them properly, they build nearly every muscle you have. Do them improperly and you run the risk of real pain or even leg cramps when squatting. Advertisement Even if you're a squatting pro, you might still suffer severe leg cramps after squats. Cramps are a bit of a mystery....

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People with the flu should focus on staying hydrated. Image Credit: stefanamer/iStock/GettyImages Viral gastroenteritis, better known as the stomach flu, is not really a flu at all, according to the National Library of Medicine (NLM). In contrast to the real flu, it has different symptoms and therefore a different treatment plan. Here’s how to feel better when you have the stomach flu. Advertisement What Is the Stomach Flu? The real flu — also known as influenza — is a condition that affects the respiratory system, which is made up of the nose, throat and lungs, explains the Mayo Clinic....

A handful of stretches for your aching tailbone may decrease pressure and help relieve your symptoms. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages Tailbone injuries are more than just a pain in the butt. Pain in this area can make it difficult to do basic daily tasks such as getting dressed or sitting in a chair. Although muscles don’t directly connect to your tailbone, stretching muscles around the area can help relieve tailbone pain....

A foot long veggie Subway sandwich on a table. Image Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images News/Getty Images When Jared Fogle began appearing in television commercials for Subway in 2000, its reputation as a healthier fast food restaurant became widespread. Jared lost 245 lbs. by eating nothing but Subway sandwiches – a six-inch turkey sub for lunch and a foot-long Veggie Delite sub for dinner, according to the Subway website. These and other sandwiches on the Subway menu are not only low-fat, but also low-cholesterol options, though not all Subway sandwiches are equally healthy....

Omega-3 capsules Image Credit: redstallion/iStock/Getty Images Tourette’s syndrome, or TS, is a nervous system disorder characterized by involuntary sounds and movements called tics. These tics often occur when a Tourette’s patient is feeling stressed, worried or fatigued. Many TS patients also have ADHD, depression, sleep disorders or anxiety. Certain vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements seem to help treat the tics associated with Tourette’s. Talk to your health care practitioner before treating TS symptoms with any type of supplements....

Image Credit: puhhha/iStock/GettyImages Just like any muscle group, your abdominals need to be constantly challenged to get the chiseled, defined midsection you desire. And you're not going to get it from doing a bunch of sit-ups every day. Advertisement Adding some resistance, like a light dumbbell, to your ab workouts will give your muscles a new challenge while building strength and balance. With dumbbell core workouts on board, over time, you'll also find that daily tasks, such as opening doors and lifting heavy things, are easier and less painful....

Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages Crowds stare in amazement at the flexibility of circus performers. Yet, what appears a gift can be a curse as well. People with hypermobile joints often experience dysfunction and pain. Choosing the right exercises — and avoiding the wrong ones — can help you manage this challenging condition. Advertisement Read more: Child's Flexibility Issues Video of the Day Learn About Hypermobility's Prevalence Epidemiologists give disparate numbers for the prevalence of hypermobility....

The best foods for gaining weight in a healthy way are whole, nutrient-dense foods high in protein and healthy fat. Image Credit: BURCU ATALAY TANKUT/Moment/GettyImages In the U.S., about 2 percent of people assigned female at birth are considered underweight, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, which increases the risk of infertility, irregular menstrual cycles, low bone density and depression. Advertisement Underweight is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) lower than 18....

Test your unilateral strength with the side plank leg raise. Image Credit: Cherina Jones/LIVESTRONG.COM Eight hours, 15 minutes and 15 seconds: That’s the world record for longest-held plank! But you don’t have to be a planking superstar (thank goodness!) to get the full-body strengthening benefits that planks provide. Advertisement Beyond chiseling your abs, doing planks will strengthen your entire core, which can help prevent back pain and help you maintain proper posture....

A healthy grilled chicken dinner. Image Credit: eugena-klykova/iStock/Getty Images The U.S. Navy SEAL is a member of the Naval Special Warfare/Naval Special Operations community and is trained and prepared to perform in unconventional warfare in sea, air and land environments. He needs to be in peak physical shape to complete difficult missions, such as scaling the side of a vessel utilizing a caving ladder after swimming long distances with weaponry in tow in frigid water – an assignment unique to the Navy SEAL....

This 20-minute Pilates workout improves your core strength and enhances your upper-body mobility. Image Credit: Georgijevic/E+/GettyImages Many people think that in order to get a great Pilates workout, it must be on the Reformer. While the Reformer has many benefits, you can also get an effective and efficient workout with nothing more than just your body weight and a mat. This 20-minute workout sets you up to do just that....

Blueberries may have side effects if you have an underlying health condition. Image Credit: BrianAJackson/iStock/Getty Images High in fiber, potassium and vitamins A, C and K, blueberries pack a hefty nutritional punch. Unfortunately, in some cases, they can have side effects, including gastrointestinal distress, hypoglycemia and an increased risk of bleeding if you’re taking certain prescription medications. Advertisement If you're healthy, eating blueberries as part of a balanced diet isn't likely to cause side effects....

Row of treadmills in gym Image Credit: fiphoto/iStock/Getty Images When you are ready to lose weight, you want to see results immediately. Nothing can be more detrimental to your program or self-esteem than hitting a plateau. Treadmills provide opportunities to create programs that can be updated to fit your fitness goals. Advertisement Let's Get It Started When you decide to start a weight loss program, remember to start slowly and set realistic goals for yourself....

You can prepare salmon and trout in a variety of ways to enjoy not only their flavor but also their health benefits. Image Credit: gbh007/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Salmon Recipe Trout Recipe Which Is Healthier? When you're trying to decide whether you want salmon or trout for dinner, know that either choice will make a tasty and nutritious addition to your diet. Advertisement While trout and salmon are closely related and typically interchangeable in recipes, they do have slightly different flavors....

Mandarin oranges, also called tangerines, are an excellent source of vitamin C, providing more than half of the recommended daily allowance for adults. Fresh fruits typically contain more of this healthy antioxidant than canned versions. Because your body does not produce vitamin C on its own, it's important to get the nutrient from foods such as oranges, broccoli, bell pepper and kiwi. Advertisement Fresh Mandarin Oranges Peeled, raw mandarin-orange sections provide about 52 milligrams of vitamin C per cup....

Glass of whiskey on a wood surface Image Credit: nata_vkusidey/iStock/Getty Images Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin important for several biological processes, particularly bone formation and immune function. Vitamin D is either absorbed from food or produced in the skin after exposure to sunlight. In recent decades, researchers have discovered that a healthy liver is necessary to maintain adequate levels of vitamin D in the body. Many kinds of liver diseases that cause damage to the liver can result in low levels of vitamin D in the body....