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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18 Tips to Kickstart a Morning Workout Routine

You can make 1,000 excuses for why you don’t want to work out in the morning. Your bed is too comfy; you’re too tired from the day before; you only need five more minutes of sleep; it’s too cold outside; it’s too hot outside. And the list goes on. Enough!

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10 Hikes That Will Make You Fall in Love With Winter

Don’t let a little snow keep your hiking boots from treading the trails till springtime. Walking in the fresh air — even if said fresh air is freezing — has substantial health benefits, such as improving circulation, strengthening immunity, reducing the risk of depression and even keeping your memory sharp.

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How to Improve Joint Strength

While joints don’t possess strength themselves, like muscles do, you can improve joint health and joint stability by exercising and strengthening the muscles that surround the joints.

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How Many Times a Week Should I Train My Legs?

Because your legs contain some of the largest muscle groups in your body, training them can be energy-intensive and challenging. You need to stimulate the muscles to help them grow, but training them too much can be counterproductive, as that doesn't give them time to rest, repair and rebuild.

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Seated Leg Press vs. Squats

Leg presses and squats both work the legs, but they have their differences. Both should be incorporated into a workout.

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Are Leg Extensions Bad for the Knees?

The leg extension is a popular way to train the quadriceps at the front of your knee. But heavy weights and improper form increases your risk of knee injury.

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10 Medicine-Ball Moves to Whittle Your Waistline

When it comes to getting those six-pack abs, just say no to crunches! They’re boring and offer little benefit in the gut-busting department. Instead of packing on winter pounds and hiding that muffin top underneath layers of sweaters -- lean out, tone up and whittle that waistline without the crunches.

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8 Moves to Sculpt Your Abs Without Really Trying

Can you stand on one leg? Can you stand still on one leg for 30 seconds? How about with your eyes closed? If you didn’t make an A+ on that quick assessment, it may be time to start incorporating balance training into your fitness regimen.

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Leg Muscle Warm-Up Exercises

A warm up is important before each workout. Light cardio followed by activity-specific dynamic moves will help you perform better and prevent injury.

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List of Aerobic Workouts

Aerobic exercise is any movement that uses the large muscles of the body to raise your heart rate. Options including walking, dancing and biking.

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