Category: Youth/Adolescent Fitness

Blum and Woodroffe of the University of Iowa Athletics Department discuss considerations for the health and safety of female wrestlers.

Everyone looks forward to the summer, especially teens. In the United States, this two- to three-month period is typically characterized

Dr. Sacheck shares how young athletes can meet the demands of growth, development, and increased physical activity through proper nutrition.

Dr. Holly Benjamin explores the critical role of sleep in the overall health and well-being of young athletes.

Dr. Colberg returns to discuss the unique challenges and considerations for girls and women who are both athletic and diabetic.

Sportsmanship makes champions. Dr. Pfeiffer discusses how athletes' success is built on strong foundations laid by coaches and family.

Dr. Coleman shares valuable insights on starting a habit of regular physical activity in children, leading to a lifetime of

Dr. Colberg shares 5 key things that people with diabetes should know about exercise, including how exercise impacts blood glucose

“Our kids won’t want to do that; they don’t like to exercise.”  When I first proposed an exercise program for

Dr. Colberg shares her expertise on how the body responds physiologically to different types of sports and activities in diabetic