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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Standard Barbell Sizes

The barbell is easily one of the most popular resistance training devices. The various competitive and commercial uses for the barbell necessitate that barbells be compatible with weights and equipment from different manufacturers.

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How to Increase Your Vertical Jump for Volleyball

The ability to jump high is prized among volleyball players because of the offensive and defensive weapons it adds to your arsenal. Vertical jumping is important for spiking the ball as well as defending against spikes from your opposition. For some athletes, a superior vertical leap is something they’re gifted with.

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How to Get Rid of a Fat Lip Fast

While generally not serious, a fat lip can be an embarrassing and painful injury. A fat lip can be the result of multiple incidents, including a blow to the face or an insect bite or sting. The swelling results from trauma to the soft tissue of the lip.

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Benefits of Hand Grip Exercises

Grip strength is an important component of athletics as well as most everyday tasks. According to Bison Strength, grip strength can be divided into several types. Crushing strength would be used to squeeze the juice from a lemon. Pinching strength would be used to carry a wooden plank with one hand.

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Fitness & Gym Equipment Maintenance Procedures

The average fitness center patron may not realize it, but keeping a gym operating smoothly is an ongoing process with numerous important procedures. One of the most important responsibilities for the fitness center owner or manager is the maintenance of the equipment.

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How Do the Laws of Motion Apply to Basketball?

Isaac Newton's first law of motion states that an object at rest tends to stay at rest, while an object in motion tends to stay in motion unless an external force acts upon it. When a basketball player shoots, it would appear that there is nothing to obstruct the ball.

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