Category: SPORTS

By: Dr. Mohammad Salman Murtuza, Asstt. Editor-ICN Sports Athletes need to design their training programs with an end goal in mind.For instance, a runner planning to run a marathon should allow enough time to properly accelerate the training to have the body ready for the race date. Trying to achieve the goal too quickly might force the runner to increase distance running too rapidly and increase the risk for an overuse injury such as a stress fracture. Athletes should also consider adding exercise or resistance programs that differ from their normal…

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By: Dr. Mohammad Salman Murtuza, Asstt. Editor-ICN Sports Warming-up is a short term activity but conditioning involves a long term and regular process.Regular practice is the focal point of conditioning and practice makes man perfect.  There are several scientific exercise principles that must be followed in order to get the most out of your training. Each individual has different needs to reach their goal or sport and personal strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, no one exercise programme will suit all. A well designed programme should look at the individual needs and address…

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By: Dr. Mohammad Salman Murtuza, Asstt. Editor-ICN Sports LUCKNOW: Warming-up is usually performed to do an activity in must refined and efficient way. It is a short term activity and it is done prior to any competition or training session in camps.it is so essential and help the sportsperson to prepare physically, mentally, physiologically and psychologically for any types of sports programs, training schedule, special training camps and competition and tournaments. In fact, it is necessary to prepare those muscles, which are involving in that specific or specialized activity, sports and…

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By: Dr. Mohammad Salman Murtuza, Asstt Editor-ICN Sports LUCKNOW: The warm-up should involve the muscles used in the training or competition, be similar to the movements and activities that will be engaged, and progress from lower to higher intensity , it is also suggested that a specific warm up routine can improve the state of physical and mental readiness for muscular performance, hence improving subsequent performance and possibly reducing soreness. High levels of hip and shoulder flexibility are needed in combat sports as many techniques take these joints to end…

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By: Mudassir Maqbool, Asstt. Bureau Chief, ICN-J&K SHOPIAN: Sannan Iqbal is becoming a household name in District Shopian for his abilities and manoeuvres as an emerging goal keeper.Iqbal, 18, S/O of Mohd. Iqbal Bhat hails from Bungam Shopian, is a state level player.“My father died due to brief illness which effected my carrier but my uncle & mother stood by me. They gave me courage and supported me to play this game,” Iqbal said.He proved his credentials as a player, even though the game is not popular in the region.…

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