Interview with Roz Savage
Today we have an interview with Roz Savage, a former management consultant who decided to row around the world.
Salt is bad for you
Many people follow diets which calculate calories, fat content, even sugar. But many times these forget an important piece of the puzzle: Salt. According to the American Heart Association you should not consume more than 6g of salt (or 2,400mg of sodium) per day. Yet most people get far more than that.
Sherri Murrell talks about being an openly gay coach
Sherri Murrell talks about being the only openly gay coach in Division l Woman's Basketball while at a recruiting event at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City.
Soccer loss cost US team $10 million
The loss at the FIFA final cost the US team a lot in sponsorship deals. According to the latest figures, almost $10 million. But according to Bob Dorfman, an analyst at Baker Street Partners, it may bring much more over the long term. ''The final was an epic match, it likely drew a huge audience, and it made household names of Wambach, Solo and Morgan.''
Interview with Bry Jensen
Our very first interview on Women Sports & Fitness is with Bry Jensen from Vancouver, Canada.
Behind the Crest: US soccer team
A short interview and behind the scenes view at the US soccer team after they won against France.
Challenges remain for women sports
ESPNW has an article talking about the challenges women face in sports, a topic that keep coming back after the FIFA World Cup. Countries are making great strides, there's no doubt about it, but the author wonders if this will lead to long term benefits, and how things like uniforms and how political and social traditions will keep it difficult for some countries to have successful women sports teams.
Small meals or big ones?
Diet is an important part of any fitness program, everyone knows that. But the debate is, as usual, on the details. For example, is it better to eat three large meals, restraining yourself the rest of the day, or are smaller meals, with healthy snacks, the way to go?
A life in women soccer players
ClevverTV made a very interesting video report about professional women's soccer players, following them as they head to play in Germany, and shows us a glimpse of their life over there.
Women's soccer team hopes interest kicks up at home
Now that the FIFA World Cup final is over, the US team may be bringing back the second place, but the team is intent on not letting the buzz die down. Speaking with reporters, they said that they wanted to see more people take up the sport.
Site launch
Welcome to our new site for Women Sports & Fitness! My name is Patrick Lambert, I am your webmaster, and behind the idea for this site. In my other life, I run various web sites and blogs, and I've been in the technology world for over 15 years.