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.

Running with heart rate monitor sports watch

What Happens When You Reach Your Max Heart Rate?

Your maximum heart rate is an estimate of how many times your heart should beat per minute at its maximum rate. If you exercise at or above your maximum heart rate, you can face certain health consequences. Speak to your doctor before starting an exercise program that uses your heart rate as a guide.

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How to Get a Flat Stomach After Forty

As you age, your metabolism slows down and the pounds usually pile up. If you are over the age of 40, it is possible to get a flat stomach as long as you are willing to put in the effort to diet and exercise. Avoid fad diets that have you lose weight quickly but not permanently.

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Double Chin Creams

Many creams are marketed as a way to treat double chins. These creams are applied to the neck and chin area, and purportedly tighten the skin to hide the double chin. Keep in mind that none of the effects touted by manufacturers of double chin creams have been validated by the Food and Drug Administration.

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Instructions for Sports Watches

If you have a sports watch, you will find different operation instructions than dress watches. Features you are likely to find on a sports watch include digital display, water resistance, alarms, timers and a backlight. Some examples of manufacturers that produce sports watches include Timex, Casio and Coleman.

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How to Adjust the Treadmill Belt

A part of maintaining your treadmill is adjusting the belt of the machine. When your belt becomes off track or loose, it can adversely affect your workout. Your alignment while running may be off or you could lose your balance if the belt does not have full tension.

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