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.

Can Running Cause Your Period to Come Late?

Every woman's menstrual cycle has a different biological timetable, and for most women, this timetable should be fairly consistent. If you have recently begun a new exercise regimen or have consistently worked out over an extended period of time, you may have noticed a change in your menstrual cycle.

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Calories Burned in an Abdominal Workout

Calories Burned in an Abdominal Workout

Most abdominal workouts burn few calories as they don't require movement from your largest muscles. They still play an important role in your fitness program.

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Spiritual Meanings of Yoga Postures

The story behind some of the postures in yoga come from animals, nature, and ancient stories. Understanding the spiritual meaning will help you do the pose.

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Yoga Poses for Overweight People

Any body can do yoga. If you're a little overweight, almost any pose is accesssable with a few modifications. Very overweight people can start with chair yoga.

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The Best Pilates Certification

If you are interested in becoming a certified Pilates instructor, it's in your best interest to enroll in a nationally recognized certification program. The Pilates Method Alliance is an organization that established certification standards and requirements for Pilates instructors nationwide.

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Can You Lose Weight With Kick Boxing?

Kickboxers are svelte, trim and muscular. World champion kickboxing coach Bill Packer notes that because of weight classes, kickboxers often have ideal body fat percentages. But is kickboxing a workable weight loss technique for everyday people?

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Yoga Poses for Edema

Edema can be painful and fatiguing. Relieve this swelling with certain yoga poses that help improve circulation and drainage.

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The Best Lower Back Exercises at Home

Lower back exercises involve either arching the back or preventing it from rounding. Deadlift, supermans, and back extensions are all appropriate exercises.

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Calories Burned During Yoga

How many calories get burned in a yoga class depend on a number of variables, including the style of yoga, the length of the class and the level of intensity.

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Compression Pants vs. Running Shorts

Runners usually have no equipment other than their shoes and clothing, which makes choosing the right pair of running shorts especially important.

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