Elite athletic performance and general fitness are sustained through structured hypertrophy strategies, sport-specific conditioning, and rigorous adherence to injury prevention protocols.
A cardiac ablation is a medical procedure that destroys areas of your heart that might be causing an arrhythmia, or an abnormal heart rate. The purpose of the procedure is to allow a normal heart rate to resume. You are usually able to resume normal levels of activity within a few days after the procedure.
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During exercise, you breathe more heavily and more rapidly and your heart rate increases to supply muscles with needed oxygen. A pulse oximeter can be used during exercise to measure the oxygen saturation of your blood.
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The trapezius muscle is at the back of the neck and upper back. According to the Britannica Online Encyclopedia, the right and left trapezius form a trapezium, which is a shape with four irregular sides. The trapezius muscle allows you to lift your shoulders up or down.
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Phentermine is a medication used for a limited period of time for weight loss. Phentermine is in a class of medications called anorectics and works by decreasing your appetite. The medication is used with diet and exercise to treat obesity in people with risk factors like high blood pressure and diabetes.
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A stent is a wire mesh tube that holds an artery open when there is a blockage affecting blood flow. A blockage is caused by a fatty deposit, and a piece of the deposit can break off and cause a heart attack or stroke.
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When you have an open wound, it is not advisable to swim in any body of water. Germs could infect your wound and you may expose other swimmers to germs and exudate coming from your wound.
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A colonoscopy is a procedure used to see inside the colon and rectum to detect inflammation, ulcers and abnormal growths. Polyps and small tumors can even be removed during the procedure.
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Premature ventricular contractions, or PVCs, are extra heartbeats. They can arise from an irritable area in one of the ventricles. PVCs are usually felt as a missed beat or a fluttering in the chest. PVCs are relatively common and can occur during exercise because of the increased adrenaline in your system.
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The gluteus maximus muscle is the largest of the three gluteal muscles in your buttocks. Pain there may be due to a gluteal muscle strain related to an athletic activity like running, or even from stretching before running.
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Stretching is an important part of any fitness program. Before physical activity or any kind of sporting event, it loosens muscles, allows for better movement and reduces your risk of injury. Incorporate the two types of stretches -- dynamic and static -- into your regular workout.
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It is okay to exercise after getting a new tattoo, but you should avoid sun, soaking, stretches and sweat to allow it to heal properly. Follow aftercare instructions by keeping your tattoo moist, covering it with a bandage and possibly making some slight changes to your exercise routine.
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If your lower right leg hurts after running, you might be suffering from shin splints, a common running injury. Shin splints is inflammation of muscles, tendons and tissue in the lower leg. The tibia bone -- large bone in the lower leg -- itself may also be involved. Shin splints cause pain along or behind the tibia.
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If you're experiencing a raspy voice after jogging, it may be related to a dry throat or exercise-induced asthma. When your vocal cords become irritated or inflamed, it causes hoarseness, and that can lead to laryngitis.
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Muscle atrophy occurs with wasting or loss of muscle tissue. The muscle in your legs can atrophy because of disease or lack of exercise. Leg atrophy can be neurogenic atrophy, which is related to a nerve disease such as Lou Gehrig's disease.
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