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    The Importance of Neck Strength

    September 20, 2017

    Learn why strengthening the neck muscles is part of any concussion rehabilitation plan at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: concussion, Concussion Athlete, concussion recovery, infographic, neck, neck muscles, neck strength, rehabilitation, sports injury, training

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    Maximize Your Run by Getting Good Rest

    April 2, 2017

    When you’re not getting enough sleep at night, your run suffers, and your chance of injury and illness increases. Read more here. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: athletics, marathon training, marathons, running, sleep health, sports medicine, training

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    8 Essential Winter Sport Safety Tips for Every Athlete

    December 8, 2016

    Before you hit the slopes or step in the rink this winter, keep in mind these eight tips to help keep you safe and ready to take on the elements. Learn More

    Categorized as: Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: sport safety, sports medicine, training, winter sports

    winter sports safety
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    Marathon Training Tips and Advice

    January 25, 2016

    Training for a marathon can seem like a very daunting task. We've compiled several of our best marathon training articles to help you start to get ready! Learn More

    Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: cross training, half marathon, marathon, marathon prep, running, training

    marathon training
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    14 Days of Nutrition Tips from Gary Roberts

    December 29, 2015

    Find tips from Gary Roberts at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex to help jump-start your nutrition plan to help you with your healthy lifestyle. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: Gary Roberts, healthy eating, nutrition, nutrition tips, performance, training

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    Energy from Coconut Oil – Gary Roberts High Performance Recipes

    December 26, 2015

    Coconut oil has many amazing properties including anti-inflammation and are a good source of energy for exercise. Check out these recipes from Gary Roberts. View Recipe

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Fitness, Nutrition, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: anti-inflammation, coconut oil, energy, exercise, Gary Roberts, training

    coconut oil
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    High Performance Training Tips from Gary Roberts

    December 24, 2015

    Are you ready to jump-start your fitness regime in the New Year? Check out these high performance training tips from Gary Roberts at UPMC. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: athlete, conditioning, fitness, fitness tips, Gary Roberts, training, weekend warrior, workout tips

    high performance training tips
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    High-Performance Coconut Water Smoothie Recipes

    December 18, 2015

    Learn how to whip up this refreshing coconut smoothie recipe, complete with an extra nutritional punch! View Recipe

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: coconut water, Gary Roberts, recipe, shakes, Smoothie Recipes, training, workout

    banana smoothie
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    High Performance Recipe: Spinach Omelet

    December 13, 2015

    Breakfast kick starts your metabolism and keeps your energy up throughout the day. Check out this tasty spinach omelet recipe from Gary Roberts! View Recipe

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Nutrition

    Tagged with: breakfast, eggs, Gary Roberts, healthy recipes, recipes, spinach, training

    spinach omelet
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