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Denis Boucher's Blog: The surprising factors of muscle fatigue

Denis Boucher's Blog: The surprising factors of muscle fatigue

by Denis Boucher - September 24, 2010 1:45 PM EDT

In his second entry, Dr. Denis Boucher explains the difficulties behind defining fatigue and gives pointers on how to manipulate it.
For athletes, winning involves the notion of pushing past their limits. Their physical resources are limited, however, and pushing beyond these boundaries sometimes requires a major investment in terms of training.


Denis Boucher's Blog: Tips to get the most out of training

Denis Boucher's Blog: Tips to get the most out of training

by Denis Boucher - September 10, 2010 10:10 AM EDT

The sports science specialist who has worked with the Philadelphia Flyers, writes about how to properly condition yourself.
Every athlete wants to get better…much better. However, for so many athletes and coaches, getting better involves training the body to the extreme, demanding it to give more than it can withstand.


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- Los Angeles' Colin Fraser. The Kings have lost two in a row and are now tied 2-2 in their series against the San Jose Sharks.

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