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 Exercise Machines for Bad Knees

Exercising is not always easy if you have bad knees. Running and other high-impact exercises can be counterproductive if you have ever had a knee injury or are coming off a knee surgery. High-impact exercises can pound on your joints; this is something you should avoid at all costs.

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Shot Putter

Regulation Shot Put Rules

The shot put was first introduced in 1896 and is still used today as a traditional field event at the Olympic, college and high school levels. This sport combines strength, form and technique.

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The Best Bikes for People With Bad Backs

Find the best exercise bikes for people with bad backs, including recumbent bikes that provide support and relief from back pain. Learn how to exercise safely and effectively with a back injury.

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Lat Pulldown Exercise

What Part of the Body Do Lat Pull-Downs Work?

The lat pulldown is effective for building overall upper-body strength. This exercise is performed on a machine found at many gyms and health clubs and mimics the motion of a pullup in a seated position.

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Can You Steal Bases in Softball?

Americans love their sports and softball is no exception. It's a game for all ages and skill levels; but like any game, there are rules. Under the Amateur Softball Association rules, stealing bases depends on the age of the players and whether a team is playing fast pitch or slow pitch softball.

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