Micro Move of Tiger's Release

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The Tiger impact position is part of a total release move that consists of several key micro moves. Earlier articles pointed out left wrist supination and flexion (bowing), but I left out an extremely important micro move; ulnar deviation (UD). More »

Making a List, Checking It Twice

The holidays are approaching, and that makes me nervous. There seems to be one common theme that dominates this time of year - food. Studies show that almost all Americans gain weight between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. All year, I work hard to manage my weight and exercise regularly, and I'd hate to see my discipline go down the drain. More »

Women's Self Defense - Don't Wait Until It's Too Late

"It will never happen to me" When I started doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu more than 15 years ago, it quickly became apparent to me that this sport is perfect for women's self defense. There are a number of reasons why BJJ has been rated the #1 martial art for women's self defense. More »

How to Improve Your Tennis Serve Speed

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A couple of weeks ago I went to the Pacific Life Open in Indian Wells. It's got to be the greatest tennis venue for the true tennis fan. You have the opportunity to see and stand right next to the top men and women players in the world. It's awesome to see how hard these players hit the ball. From the grunting of Nicolas Massu to the shrieks of Sharapova, you're so close that you can hear every sound they make and many times there's just a short fence that separates you from the biggest stars of the game. More »

Tennis Interview with Dr. Calvin Nii

This month's article is an interview with Dr. Calvin Nii done on June 14th, 2006. Although Dr. Nii has a Ph.D. in biology from UCLA, he has used his time there to further his study in his true love, tennis, from his mentor and Hall of Fame coach, Bill Zaima. Today, he is one of the most astute observers of the game of tennis and is a hidden gem of coaching. More »

Assessing Risk For Falls in the Elderly

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There are several outcome measures used clinically to determine if an individual at high risk for falls. These objectively measureable tests can be helpful to assess risk for falls, need for use of an assistive walking device or possible need for skilled care intervention (i.e. physical or occupational therapy). More »

When it Comes to Working Out, Kathy Carey Just Wants to Have Fun

There are days when Kathy Carey can do it all -- on the field, on the court, and in the water. More »

The Power of the Adjustment

The power of the chiropractic adjustment goes far beyond simple pain relief. More »

Find Your Way to Go!

Go is HMSA's campaign to encourage more physical activity and good nutrition for better health. Meet a young HMSA member who found an activity she enjoys and got her whole family involved, too. More »

Hawaii Kids Weigh In

Kanoa, age 5, starts his day with a bowl of sugary cereal. At school, he sits quietly at his desk until recess, when he whips out his new video game. After school, tired and hungry, he plops on the couch, snacking on potato chips while watching TV. More »

Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose) - Bottom Arm

Go means cow and mukha is face. This pose involves the use of both arms. Today, we present the bottom arm action of the pose. Gomukasana helps to loosen tight shoulders and relieves tension in the upper body and neck. More »

Developing Racquet Head Speed

Before I get into the speed training for your tennis game, I just want to share a little of my recent trip to Tucson, Arizona. I was able to watch several matches of the ITF PAZ Hilton $75,000 women's event. This type of event is for players ranked usually between 100th and 300th in the world so sometimes one will be able to see some up and coming players at these events. More »