Here are just a few of Coach Nessel’s published articles.

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Physiology of Being in Shape

    The Adaptive Processes that Allow an Athlete to Push Through the Challenges of Vigorous Exercise at Ever-Increasing Intensity


From Endurance to Strength to Power by Way of the Water


You Make Me Breathless

    Understand your body’s physiological response to exercise.


Steroid Abuse in Athletes

    While there are supplements out there that can aid athletic performance, steroids is a very bad choice.


Dehydration...You Don't Want to Go There!

    If you find yourself in a state of dehydration, you made a mistake.


Even My Eyebrows Hurt

    Just about everyone who strives to be the best they can develops sore muscles at some time, so it is amazing that this condition is still mostly a mystery.


Helping The Body Heal

    A highly trained athlete can usually handle the physical stresses demanded by his sport to a greater extent than the so-called “weekend warrior.” The body can train to train, but can it train to greatly improve or excel?

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