There is no single body type that indicates a competitor will be successful in boxing. The history of the sport shows great success for tall boxers with long arms, shorter boxers with more powerful physiques and athletic boxers who can generate speed and power.

Shoulder pain in baseball can be a common occurrence among players. The overhand motion of throwing a baseball combined with the delicate nature of the joint can put it under stress. One of the first signs of stress in the shoulder is pain during and after pitching.

The bike world is broken up into two basic categories when it comes to drivetrain: multi-gear and single speed bicycles. Single speed bicycles are attached to a freewheel, allowing coasting, or a fixed gear — no coasting — hub, and do not allow you to change gears.

Colleges, recreational facilities and even some professional leagues increasingly choose synthetic turf fields over natural grass pitches for soccer. Synthetic turf consists of artificial grass blades stitched into a backing material and interspersed with black rubber beads and sand.

Today's cheerleaders have to cheer, dance, jump, tumble and stunt. The elite level of athleticism currently in cheerleading requires extensive training in all of these areas. Work out daily, including endurance, strength, flexibility and balance training in your fitness regimen.

Having the proper size and type of basketball shoes is important for overall comfort and performance, but there are some steps to take before hitting the court. It can be exciting to get a pair of shiny new basketball sneakers, and breaking them in first can ensure your feet feel as good as they look.

The breaststroke provides benefits for swimmers of all different skill levels because of its simplicity. Since you control the pace of the stroke, you can swim through the water at a slow pace or swim more rapidly for an intensive workout.

Hockey players are known for their physical toughness, willingness to battle through injuries, skating ability and talent with the puck. Players who can take the hits and keep on going forward need strong and resilient bodies.

Distance swimmers possess mental and physical toughness, and they sometimes tease sprinters for being lazy, but swimming sprints takes strength and excellent conditioning. Distance is a relative term when swimming in a pool, but, in general, sprint workouts feature short, intense sets.

Playing volleyball is an excellent way to fulfill daily exercise requirements, but if you finish a game with red, sore marks up and down your arms, it's possible that you're using improper bumping technique.

When fastening your boots to the deck of the snowboard, you might notice that your toes hang over the edge of the bindings. A slight amount of toe overhang, usually around 2 inches, will not hinder your performance while traversing the mountain slope.

Incorporating physical activity into your regimen significantly increases fat loss. Cardiovascular activities, like walking and riding a bike, are especially effective at burning a relatively large number of calories.