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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The Best Step Aerobics DVDs

From contemporary to classic, these step aerobics DVDs cater to all skills levels and have the enthusiastic backing of various fitness pros.

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How to Calculate Chest Size

Measuring your chest isn't just for powerlifters and fashionistas. Learn how to take precise measurements at home to track your fitness results.

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How to Improve Push-Ups Fast

Push-ups already build the pecs and tighten the core, but how can you make them even better? It's all in the technique.

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Pros & Cons of a Decline Bench Press

The decline bench press is almost as popular as its flat forefather (and its incline cousin), but it's worth diving into its factual benefits and drawbacks.

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Inner Pectoral Dumbbell Workouts

Isolation exercise might be bunk, but you can increase your focus on the inner pecs (or clavicular heads) with dumbbell flyes and a unique dumbbell shrug.

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Ten-Pin Bowling Tips for Beginners

By nature, bowling offers an inclusive sport suited for virtually all skill levels; even your local lanes likely host all manner of bowlers, from casual partiers to hardcore league members.

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Arnold Press vs. Barbell Press

How do two effective shoulder press workouts compare? Find out what makes the "Arnold" press different, and learn how to do both presses to perfection.

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Knuckle Push-Ups vs. Regular

The knuckle push-up is a bit of a gym legend, but how does it stack up to the standard variety? Time to weigh the benefits and the risks.

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Proper Angle for Incline Bench Press

The incline bench press offers a range of angles, from about 30 to 75 degrees, that tailor to different needs and comfort levels. Dive in on the details here.

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