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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Why Do I Burp So Much While Running?

Burping while running is not an uncommon affliction. If you run frequently, it's common to experience burping at some point during one of your runs. While researchers cannot pinpoint a single cause for this widely shared trait, they have identified several possible culprits.

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How to Be a Cutman in Boxing

Working as a cutman to treat the bleeding and swelling to a boxer's face during a fight requires years of determination, training, and self discipline. The crude, but necessary, first aid a cutman applies in the 60 seconds between each round can make the difference between a win and a loss for a fighter.

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How Long Until You See the Benefits of Jogging?

Jogging is one of the most beneficial exercises for your mind and body. Decades of research have shown that regular jogging helps prevent or reduce the risk of diabetes, coronary heart disease, cancer, obesity and osteoporosis.

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Do I Have to Eat Protein After a Workout?

Downing protein after you exercise is a way to speed muscle recovery, according to researchers. If you're confused about having to do this, it's understandable. Not long ago, after a tough run or game, you would grab a Gatorade or some other sugary drink or food concoction.

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How Old Running Shoes Affect Performance

Running with worn out or old running shoes means you're inviting a host of potential injuries, any one of which can adversely affect your performance. Each time your foot hits the ground while running, it generates a force up to three times your body weight per square inch.

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