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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Aching Legs Days After Running

Soreness that occurs several days after running is known as delayed-onset muscle soreness, or DOMS. DOMS pain can last up to seven days but should start to dissipate three to four days after running.

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Low Body Fat But Can't Lose Weight Around the Stomach

If you don't carry an excess amount of fat throughout your body, but have a bigger belly than you'd like, you still have cause for concern. Even if you're not obese, a surplus of fat around your abdominal region can lead to serious health issues that can negatively affect your quality of life.

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Does Incline Walking Improve Your Core?

Whether you are outside on a hill or walking on an incline on your treadmill, you can effectively work your stomach by increasing your incline during your walk. Two types of abdominal fat exist β€” subcutaneous fat is the type of fat that is visible, while visceral fat is the dangerous fat that surrounds the organs.

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Do You Weigh More the Day After Strength Training?

Weight fluctuations are common and occur for a variety of reasons. It is possible to weigh more the day after you strength train, though it is typically because of temporary changes. It is unlikely that overnight you can "gain" four pounds of either muscle or fat.

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Can Exercise Cause an Upset Stomach?

While exercise benefits your cardiovascular system, musculoskeletal system and overall health, it can also give you an upset stomach during or shortly after a workout.

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Children With Ear Tubes and Swimming

Even though ear tubes reduce the risk of ear infection under general circumstances, a child with ear tubes in place faces a greater risk of infection if she goes swimming.

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Is Boxing a Good Body Workout?

When analyzing whether or not any exercise is "good," the real question is "good as compared to what?" In the case of boxing, this vigorous and impactful workout can get you into shape rapidly. However, it carries an intensity, violence and risk of injury that make it a poor choice for some people.

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Legs Tingling and Itching After Running

Tingling or itching legs during or after a run might be annoying and uncomfortable, but it is rarely serious and will usually subside soon after you cool down. There are a number of different reasons for these symptoms, most of which can be managed at home.

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Running in the Morning Without Eating or Drinking

Running is an exercise that can be stressful to your body. To ward off some of the stress and strain of running, you must be adequately hydrated. Hydration helps to regulate your body functions as you run. Fuel, in the form of food, is also important prior to running.

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Good Sports for Young Girls

Exercise is essential for all children, but girls get special benefits from playing sports. According to Kids Health, girls who play sports do better in school and are less likely to smoke or get breast cancer later in life than girls who don’t participate.

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Running After Meals

It's important to nourish yourself properly before engaging in vigorous aerobic activity such as running. However, it's a good idea to wait a little while after eating a meal before you lace up your sneakers. Running directly after you eat can leave you with a bloated feeling, diminishing your performance.

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Joint Effects from Treadmill Vs. Street Running

Running is surrounded by myths, including one that says it is bad for your joints. No matter where you run, indoors or outdoors, it is a high-impact, weight-bearing activity that causes wear and tear on your bones. Yet running may actually be good for your joints, whether it's inside or outside.

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Good Vitamins for Sore Muscles After Working Out

As you exercise, your muscles are depleted of glycogen, a stored energy reserve made of glucose and carbohydrates. The depletion of glycogen, the resulting build-up of free radicals and micro tears in the muscle tissue, all contribute to post-workout muscle soreness.

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How to Reduce Shoulder Pain During a Dumbbell Press

Repeated overhead activities, such as a dumbbell shoulder press with poor technique, may increase your risk of injuring the shoulder joint. Strengthen the muscles that support the shoulder to decrease your risk.

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Golf Tips to Stop Lunging Forward on a Downswing

Just about every golfer wants to hit the ball farther. Unfortunately, you might be confusing hitting the ball far with swinging hard at the ball, a mistake that can cause you to lunge at the ball with your upper body on the downswing.

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A Swollen Toe From Running

Running puts considerable strain on your feet. The constant pounding of running, particularly on hard surfaces, often takes its toll on a runner's feet. Bruised and swollen toes are common among runners, but can be prevented by making sure your shoes are properly sized and your socks are adequately padded.

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7 Principles of Physical Training

Regardless of your level of fitness, there are seven principles that should be followed during any type of physical training or exercise program. As laid out in the "U.S. Army Fitness Training Handbook,"

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