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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Reasons Why My Lower Stomach is Hard

There are a variety of factors that can harden the lower section of the abdomen. In many cases the lower section of the abdomen is hardened due to physical exercise. In other cases it is the sign of health problems. Check with your health care provider to rule out more serious conditions.

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Herpes & Swimming

Herpes is an extremely common infectious disease caused by the herpes simplex virus one and herpes simplex virus 2. The majority of the population has been exposed to herpes and is a carrier of the virus. Herpes can infect the lips,mouth, throat, eyes skin and external genitalia.

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Small Red Bumps Around Mouth

Small red bumps in and around your mouth are the sign of a disease known as Herpes Labials. These bumps are commonly known as cold sores. Herpes is an extremely common infectious condition.

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Belly Button Hernia and Squats

A hernia of the belly button is known medically as an umbilical hernia. This condition is most common in infants but occurs in adults as well. Belly button hernia is generally harmless and has a tendency to resolve on its own.

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How to Exercise After Perianal Abscess Surgery

Perianal abscess is a condition that is always treated with surgical intervention. The procedure used is usually simple and performed under general anesthesia. It typically requires no hospital stay.

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Lightheadedness & Tingling in Face After Exercise

Lightheadedness and tingling in the face after exercise can be the sign of a serious underlying medical condition, including dehydration, low blood sugar, a cranial hemorrhage or a pinched nerve. Some of these conditions can cause severe, even fatal, complications if they are not remedied immediately.

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Exercises After a Tonsillectomy

Tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure during which your tonsils are removed. This surgery is commonly done on children, but in some case adults require it as well. It usually causes no complications and requires only a short hospital stay.

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