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.

Mixed Race man using punching bag

Exercises to Increase Punching Power for Boxing

Boxing relies not only on speed and agility, but also on power. You can hit an opponent all you want, but if there is no power behind your punch, you're basically wasting valuable energy. Along with practicing your punches on a heavy bag, there are exercises you can perform to increase your punching power.

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Treadmill Vs. Running Outside

Exercise that involves repetitive motion of the arms, legs and hips is known as aerobic activity. A treadmill is an aerobic machine used in gyms and homes. Using this machine and running outside have their similarities and differences. What you choose depends on your personal interests and preferences.

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Class stretching legs and hands in row at yoga class

Pilates Ring Exercise Instructions

The Pilates ring, sometimes called a Magic Circle or Power Ring, is a piece of exercise equipment that is about the size of a large steering wheel. A ring provides resistance that helps to tone muscles in a simple, balanced and efficient workout.

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The Bruce Lee Ab Workout Method

The Bruce Lee Ab Workout Method

Bruce Lee is famous for his ripped physique, most notably his abdominals. Lee used six exercises with very high repetitions for his ab workouts.

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Rear view of fitness woman doing yoga  in reverse prayer pose. Pashchima Namaskarasana performed by a female at gym.

Yoga Stretches for the Trapezius

It’s important to keep your trapezius strong to prevent restriction of upper body movements. Here are some yoga stretches to strengthen it.

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Is Power Walking Better Than Running to Lose Weight?

Regular exercise is essential to health maintenance, weight loss and improving your overall fitness. Both power walking and running provide good aerobic exercise. Power walking is typically performed at between 3 and 5 mph, which is a comparable speed to jogging.

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Hernia Abdominal Exercises

Hernia Abdominal Exercises

Hernias are tricky to work around because they are caused by too much abdominal pressure which means that you need to pick exercises that limit pressure.

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How to Train the Week of a 10K

A 10-kilometer, or 6.2-mile, run requires significant energy and stamina from a runner. Adequate preparation is paramount for a runner to perform optimally. Adopting and adhering to a training plan can help you meet your incremental running goals.

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Yoga & Sternum Cracking

If you hear cracks and pops during your yoga practice, you are in good company. Yoga is a systematic approach to releasing tension in the body. The crackling of toes, a possible pop in the hip and a few crunchy sounds in the shoulder are the byproduct of a yoga practice.

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Young man boxing with shadow at sunset on the top of the roof in the city (intentional sun glare, lens flares and vintage color)

Olympic Boxing Training Methods

Olympic boxers train to fight three three-minute rounds by practicing their boxing technique and doing conditioning and strength training drills.

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