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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12 Workouts to Improve Your Mood

By nature, humans are moody creatures. And as much as we’d love to feel good and be happy all the time, it’s not always possible. Sometimes we’re anxious, distracted, sad, angry, exhausted, anxious or stressed out.

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The 41 Hardest Ab Exercises

Think you’re hardcore -- or that you have a hard core? Prove it! These 41 midsection-mangling moves are some of the most advanced on the planet.

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USA Boxing Coach Certification

USA Boxing Coach Certification

USA Boxing coaches train at the local level, all the way up to the Olympic level. In order to be a USA Boxing coach, you must earn a certification.

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Jaw Muscle Exercises for Boxing

Jaw Muscle Exercises for Boxing

As a boxer, you likely spend a lot of time in the gym building your upper body strength. However, strengthening your neck and jaw muscles is just as important. Bonus - these exercises don't require more gym time!

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10 Stretches That Will Make You Feel Like a New Person

Getting a massage every week sounds amazing — if we could only afford it. Fortunately, there are stretches you can do at home to loosen up all your tight muscles and feel as good as if you’d had an actual massage. (OK, almost as good.

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9 Ways to Get the Most out of Cardio Exercise Machines

Whether the elliptical or the treadmill, we love our cardio exercise machines. But strength training is vitally important, and everyone should incorporate it into their exercise routine, regardless of age or fitness level. Yes, ladies, that means you too.

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21 Bad Fitness Habits to Change Today

Spring cleaning isn’t just about de-cluttering your house. Spring is also the perfect time to evaluate other important areas of your life that might need some scrutiny and fixes, namely your fitness routine.

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9 New Swiss Ball Exercises for a Rock-Hard Core

A Swiss ball is one of the most versatile pieces of fitness equipment out there. You’ve probably seen people stretching or performing sit-ups on these big, squishy rubber balls, but there’s so much more you can do with one. (No, we’re not talking about using it as a giant clown nose.

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How to Do Water Aerobics at Home

How to Do Water Aerobics at Home

Water aerobics could give tired joints a needed break from conventional cardio training. Include these useful moves to spare your joints and get fitter.

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Weightlifting

6 Training Splits to Help You Conquer Your Workout Plateau

Realizing you're not losing weight or gaining muscle can drain your motivation. When your workout just isn't working anymore, it’s time for a change. But modifying just one of your exercises or simply switching the order isn't going to cut it. The solution?

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