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 Do Playing Sports Affect Us Mentally?

Sports condition both your body and your mind. Apart from the obvious physical prowess required to participate in any sport; you need the mental discipline to maintain your focus. And like any form of exercise, youโ€™ll benefit from the release of neurotransmitters like endorphins that elevate your mood.

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The Age for a Child to Start at the Gym

Children need exercise just as much as adults, so itโ€™s appropriate for them to go to the gym from about the age of 2 onward. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention, recommends children get at least one hour of exercise every day.

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Can Jumping Rope Replace Running?

Jumping rope and running are both aerobic activities, benefiting your heart and lungs, exercising your large muscles and building endurance. Over time, both activities improve your cardiovascular functioning by making you breathe harder, causing your heart to beat faster.

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Is Jumping on a Trampoline Good for Exercise?

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends you don't have a trampoline at home. That's because jumping on a trampoline can be dangerous if it's done carelessly. As long as you follow reasonable safety precautions, such as using it one person at a time, jumping on a trampoline can be a good form of exercise.

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