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Soccer practice twice per week lowers blood pressure, reduces body fat

Posted By John Schinnerer On 18. February 2010 @ 00:04 In San Ramon CA, Danville CA, Optimal Human Functioning, Soccer psychology, Alamo CA, Emotion & Athletics, National speakers, Anger Management, Dr. John Schinnerer, Managing stress, Life coach, Psychology & soccer, Guide To Self Beginners Guide To Managing Emotion, Sports Psychology | No Comments

Soccer practice two times per week for 3 months found to dramatically lower blood pressure, percentage of body fat & resting pulse rate in previously nonactive adults.

Also, it increased oxygen uptake, improved heart function and elasticity of the vascular system.

Not bad for two workouts per week! I wonder if it reduces chronic anger as well?

[1] http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/02/100202101249.htm

I’m still recovering from the bruised ribs I received in the last game of indoor soccer I played. Ouch, it hurts to breathe!

Cheers,

John Schinnerer Ph.D.

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