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 20-Minute Hotel-Room Workout

After sitting for hours in a plane, train or automobile, the first thing you might want to do is collapse on your bed. But the best way to get travel agitation out of your system is to work out! Plus, exercise helps you adjust to a new time zone.

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16 Exercises From the World's Best Trainers

Most gym-goers have a general idea of what a push-up looks like or how to use the leg press machine, but what they may need advice on is deciding which exercise will make the most impact toward achieving their specific goals.

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10 Machine-to-Free-Weight Swaps to Improve Your Strength Gains

Years ago, machines were all the rage at the gym. Manufacturers spent a lot of time and money to make theirs the latest and greatest, says Mark Nutting, CSCS, fitness director of Saco Sport & Fitness in Saco, Maine. β€œIn fact, we used to train football players on machines, which we’d never do now.

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8 Reasons Why Women Should Lift Weights

Discover the surprising perks of lifting weights as a woman, from burning more calories to strengthening your brain and reducing stress. Learn how to start a weightlifting routine today!

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Adaptive Motion Trainer vs. Treadmill

An adaptive motion trainer is similar to an elliptical, but you can walk, run and step on it. Treadmills have a rolling belt and shock-absorbent surface.

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Aerobic Exercise Adaptation

When you begin an aerobic exercise routine, your body will adapt to the workload. It will affect your heart, lungs, muscles and more.

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Planet Fitness Personal Trainer Certification

To be a personal trainer at Planet Fitness, you will need a nationally recognized personal training certification, current CPR/AED certification and a passion for helping people reach their fitness goals.

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Ab wheel exercise

Exercises to Make a Smaller Waist for Men

Luckily, you can take certain measures to combat excess fat around your waist such as increasing your cardiovascular activity level and watching your diet. Additionally, certain toning and strengthening exercises will help you achieve a smaller, more toned waist.

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Bench press workout

Do You Count Bar Weight Toward Your Bench Press?

When discussing the amount of weight being lifted during the bench press exercise, it is important to know if the weight of the bar is being taken into account along with the plates it holds.

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