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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How Long Does It Take to Complete an Ironman Triathlon?

The first Ironman triathlon was held in Hawaii in 1978, and only 15 athletes started the ultimate test of human endurance. Today, there are hundreds of thousands of triathletes competing in Ironman triathlons all around the world.

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The 7 Places to Check a Pulse

The pulse is most commonly checked on the wrist or neck, but there are other places on the body where a pulse can be examined. The pulse can be felt anywhere an artery runs close to the surface of the skin. Use two fingers to apply slight pressure to the site and you should be able to feel the pulse.

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