ARE FEMALE ATHLETES LOSING THEIR FEMININITY?

Ok this is a question that my clients and I have been discussing for several days, are female athletes losing their femininity? I am on the fence about this one because I am a female athlete that embraces my femininity, but at the same time your body type as a female athlete overdevelops into the sport you train for. There is a stereotypical body type for every sport; volleyball, basketball, track and field, softball, soccer ,etc.

Many female athletes loves to play dress up and show how proud they are to be a female, the athleticism is just a compliment to her gender. I feel you have the whole package. But on the other hand, you have individuals outside of being an athlete disagree. Looking like a man is not ok. Well, I get it ,but who are you to judge. Some female athletes love the manly build because it makes them feel beautiful, strong, and confident as a woman. Sometimes that is all they have. So to answer the question, are female athletes losing their femininity? I will let you decide.

Sun-Dried Tomato&Basil-Stuffed Chicken Rollitini Recipe:

(SERVES 4)

• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast
• 8 slices sun-dried tomatoes (in olive oil)
• 1/4 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
• 3 tsp. kosher salt, divided
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil
• 2 egg whites, beaten
• 1/2 cup whole-wheat Panko bread crumbs
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. garlic pepper
• Nonstick cooking spray

1. Preheat oven to 330 degrees F. Butterfly chicken breasts, then pound between clear wrap until they're about 1/4-inch thick.

2. Stir together sun-dried tomatoes, ricotta cheese and 1 tsp. of salt. Spread 1/4 of cheese mixture onto each chicken breast, then sprinkle basil on top. Roll up chicken breasts, tucking in loose pieces. Secure with toothpicks.

3. Pour beaten egg whites into a flat dish. Mix breadcrumbs, remaining salt, pepper and garlic powder in a second flat dish.

4. Dry rolled chicken breasts with a paper towel and place in egg whites, coating completely. Then roll chicken in breadcrumb mixture until covered.

5. Place chicken in a baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray, leaving space between each breast. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until internal temperture reaches 165 degrees F. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving to help keep chicken moist.

Nutrition Facts: (per serving) 215 calories, 31g protein, 18g carbs, 3.2g fat, 2g fiber

Note: Besides providing lots of lean protein, chicken breasts is a great source of the mineral selenium, which we know is critical for muscle strength and boosting the metabolism through better thyroid function.

KETTLEBELLS

Kettlebells (KB) originated in Russia, alongside Olympic weightlifting is set to be an important method for strength and athletic development. The techniques are easy to learn, have very low risk of injury, and can be performed individually or in a group. The use of kettebells in everyday life translate into an increase in the ability to produce repetitively powerful whole body movements, while moving and lifting heavy objects. When it comes to athletic performance they are the ideal sports specific training tool because of their versatility, rotational power and development of agonist/antagonist cooperation.

Kettlebells when used properly, combine strength, flexibility, endurance, coordination and aerobic training. A great Kettlebell routine will give you tight strong muscles (without the bodybuilding look) while burning fat and boosting metabolism due to the high rep ballistic movements involved. You can combine unfamiliar exercises such as swings or cleans and snatches with the familiar moves like squats, lunges, deadlifts, shoulder presses and so on.

Texas Relays 2010: The Aggie Takover!!!

Ok!!! I am from Texas and know a great deal about Track and Field. But since when do the Aggies win anything.

I am going to tell you. Since they hired Coach Henry Pat. This man has changed a once OK track team into a dominating wrecking crew. Coach Pat was once the sprinting coach for LSU, I believe and has had a change of heart. He is also the coach of Olympic champion in the 100m, Muna Lee. That lets you know something.

The Aggies swept the university men and women 100m and dominates the final day on the Texas Relays by winning nine events. NINE!!!

Gabby Mayo wins the university women 100m with 11.13 and Gerald Phiri wins the university men 100m with 10.17

Gabby is the first repeat champion in the women 100m at Texas Relays since Muna Lee of LSU in 2003-04

THE AGGIES ARE DOING IT!!!

Oh yeah, Baylor men win the 4x100 relay with an impressive 39.18. Keep working hard guys!!!

Tiger Woods Prep for the Masters

Ummm! Tiger, Tiger, Tiger!! It has certainly been a chaotic life for you since the news broke of his adulterating acts against his wife. Again, I do believe in second chances. I am sure he has paid for his actions in all spectrums of his life. Moving On!!

Now, he is preparing for the upcoming Masters held in Augusta that begins on this Thursday. This is his first golf appearance since Nov 15. I am just interested to know how his peers and public take to his return. I am certain that Tiger is wondering that himself. I really do hope that he does well and gets back on track with his family. I certainly don't think he owes the public anything. I am cheering for you Tiger!!!!

The Face-Off: Duke vs. Butler

Well, this is going to be an interesting game. Like I said, my money is on Duke!!!!

However, in the game West Virginia vs. Duke. My heart went out to Butler, the senior who ended his college career with a knee injury. Coach Higgins did a very commendable act by consoling Butler in his pain. Something I have never seen anyway by any coach, in public. It goes to show you, some Coaches do care.

Monday, April 5, 2010 is showtime. Duke vs. Butler