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Yoga & a Sprained Ankle

A sprained ankle definitely interrupts your practice, but it doesn't mean you have to abandon yoga altogether. Use it as part of the healing process.

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How to Treat Sore Legs After Running

It is normal to develop some soreness anytime you use a muscle group vigorously or for a prolonged period. Soreness in your legs that develops immediately after running usually fades over the course of several hours.

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What Are the Benefits of Jiu-Jitsu?

Jiu jitsu is a martial art from Japan that focuses on grappling. Practitioners use throws and locks to defend themselves in the street, or to defeat an opponent in competition. Studying jiu jitsu provides students with physical and mental benefits.

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How to Train a Child for a 5K Run

A 5K run is an exciting athletic challenge for a child. The distance is great enough to have to train well in order to compete but not so far as to be impossible for most kids. Parents need to be prepared to help a child who expresses interest in running this distance.

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Good Situps for Your Lower Abs

Your lower abs are really just the bottom portion of the rectus abdominis muscle. Certain exercises will emphasize this area more than others.

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Target your core with Russian twists.

Russian Twist Exercises

The Russian twist is a simple exercise that targets your entire core. You don't need any equipment, and it's suitable for beginners and more advanced exercisers

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10 Ways to Get Faster for Track

Whether you're running short distance or long distance for track, speed is the answer to winning the race. Although you don't exert all your energy into sprints for long-distance races, your speed still needs to be faster than your competition. Practicing running fast doesn't help you get faster like most people think.

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P90X Ab Exercises

P90X, the popular DVD workout program, has its own ab workout that promises to get you a defined middle.

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