Sports & Fitness: Performance Training, Rules & Recovery

Elite athletic performance and general fitness are sustained through structured hypertrophy strategies, sport-specific conditioning, and rigorous adherence to injury prevention protocols.

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The 5 Worst Pieces of Fitness Advice

Identify and ditch the worst pieces of fitness advice, including 'no pain no gain' and 'carbo-load', to achieve effective weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. Learn the truth about exercise, diet, and why having a workout buddy can make all the difference.

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Shaun T's Secrets to Fitness Success

Find out why celebrity trainer Shaun T says you should only take ab selfies in the morning. And what does he think of intermittent fasting and fasted cardio?

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How Many Steps in a Mile?

There are a few different factors that play a role in figuring out how many steps it takes to walk a mile. Here's how to figure it out for yourself.

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5 Summer Workout Tips

Summer is the perfect time to start healthy habits that will last you a lifetime. Here are five tips to incorporate healthy choices into your everyday life.

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8 Workouts for When You Can't Afford a Personal Trainer

You’ll be hard-pressed to find a better investment than your health. And working with a qualified personal trainer is a great way to maximize that investment. But let’s face it, dishing out $100 or more per hour to work with a personal trainer in the gym isn’t always realistic.

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