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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Characteristics & Qualities of a Sports Coach

As you attend a sporting event, you watch the athletes go through a number of plays, trying to score points and beat the competition. Behind the scenes, the coach is calling the shots. A sports coach is the leader and motivator to the team of players and assistant coaches.

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Weighted Jump Rope Vs. Speed Rope

Jumping rope is a traditional exercise that provides a total body strength and conditioning workout. With the ability to burn up to 1,000 calories per hour, you can use the jump rope to improve strength, agility, coordination or endurance.

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The Average Speed of a Basketball Player

Successful basketball results from a combination of several skills, including speed, conditioning and athleticism. As a result, coaches and scouts test speed using a series of assessments such as the 40-yard dash, agility drills, vertical jump and the mile run.

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Bass-Fishing Tips for Morning Fishing

Bass are found in freshwater lakes, streams and rivers across North America and are known for their aggressive attack on the hook, thrilling fight and leaps from the water. The combination of habitat and fun fishing experience make bass one of the most pursued species of fish.

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Sprinter Vs. Marathoner

As you watch a track meet or running event, you’ll notice two distinct body types between the sprinters and marathoners. A sprinter body is built for speed and power while the marathoner is built for long, slow endurance. But there are more differences between sprinters and marathoners than their physical appearance.

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Is Fishing Better on a Rising or Falling Barometer?

The difference between a good or a bad day of fishing can be determined by the barometer. For years, anglers have watched the rising or falling barometric pressures to predict fish movement and feeding patterns in the hopes of increasing their chances of success.

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400 and 800 Meter Workouts

Track athletes competing in the 400 and 800 meter events come in three types: sprinters, all-purpose runners or distance runners. Regardless of the type of runner, 400 and 800 meter events require a blend of anaerobic and aerobic conditioning.

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The Best Beginner Triathlon Bikes

Deciding to compete in your first triathlon is exciting. To properly train for and compete in a triathlon, you will need gear for swimming, biking and running. The biking portion of the triathlon requires the most expensive gear and the vast selection of triathlon bikes can be overwhelming.

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Fitness Vibration Plate Dangers

Fitness vibration plates are designed to vibrate between 20 and 50 times per second in three directions. Vibration plates increase the g-forces on the body and are assumed to improve flexibility and strength in less time than traditional training methods.

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What Kind of Bait Catches the Most Fish?

The varieties of fish you can catch are almost as diverse as the kinds of bait you can use to catch them. Bait comes in different sizes, shapes and styles, making it challenging to choose the “best” bait to catch the most fish.

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How to Run a Faster 300-Meter Hurdle

Track and field consists of competitions that include running, hurdles, jumping and throwing. A common running and hurdle event in high school is the 300-meter hurdles. Competitors are required to run 300 meters while jumping over a series of eight hurdles.

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Strength & Conditioning Workouts

Strength and conditioning workout programs play a vital role in the development of athletes in various sports. A structured strength and conditioning workout is designed to develop muscular endurance, strength, power, speed and aerobic and anaerobic conditioning for the specific demands of the sport.

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Should I Take Fish Oil for Bodybuilding?

Bodybuilding involves workouts designed to maximize muscle hypertrophy. For the best results, most bodybuilders will follow a strict nutrition plan with additional supplements such as protein, post-workout recovery drinks, fat burners and even fish oil.

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The Wood Used for Archery Bows

Archery dates back hundreds of years when bows were used during battle. Some of the first bows were developed by the Egyptians and were made from wood, animal horn, sinew and glue. Since that early wooden bow, recurve bows, longbows and other traditional bows have been made from various types of wood.

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Measurements for an Olympic Size Swimming Pool

Swimming has been an Olympic sport since 1896, with the 100-meter and 1,500-meter freestyle competitions being held in open water. Since then, additional events, such as the backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke and relays, have been implemented along with an indoor pool.

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What Is the Official Size of the NFL Football?

The National Football League – the NFL – is a league composed of the best football players in the world. Similar to other levels of football, the NFL uses an egg-shaped football, but the NFL has specific rules to the size, shape and materials used for the football.

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Top 25 Muscle-Building Drinks & Pills

Dietary supplements designed for bodybuilding or building muscle are available in thousands of brands, flavors and ingredients. As a result, it can be difficult to choose the best supplements to meet your muscle building goals.

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The Best Middle Distance Track Spikes

Originally developed in 1920 by Adi Dassler, track spikes have evolved into an essential piece of equipment. Because track meets contain sprints, middle distance and distance events, shoe companies produce a variety of shoes to meet the demands of each race.

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Energy Systems Used in Basketball

Three energy systems -- commonly referred to as metabolic pathways -- are responsible for the chemical reactions within cells and tissues during exercise and sports. These energy systems include the phosphagen, glycolytic and oxidative pathways.

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Anytime Fitness Equipment List

Anytime Fitness is a fitness facility that offers unlimited access to its members without holding “regular” business hours. In 2009, Anytime Fitness expected sales to exceed $150 million and continue growing. To fulfill the needs of its members, Anytime Fitness offers an extensive equipment list.

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