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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Survival Foods to Eat in the Winter to Keep Warm

In the cold months of winter, surviving means you must keep warm. Your body generates heat as it digests the foods you eat, and certain foods will help you keep warmer than others. In the winter, it is especially important to eat foods that are high in energy--or calories.

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Classroom Gym Activities

A number of gym activities can be translated into a classroom environment. They work well because they require minimal or no equipment and you can do them in confined spaces.

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Injuries From Bungee Jumping

Bungee jumping may give you great thrills, but also may leave you with great injuries. After you free fall, the bungee cord tugs you back upward with a sudden and great force.

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Calf Cramps & Soccer

Your triceps surae is more commonly known as your calf. It is actually composed of two muscles, the gastrocnemius and the soleus. These muscles connect the back of your foot to the back of your upper leg. They are necessary for movements integral to soccer, such as running and kicking.

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