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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Basketball Rules: Over & Back

Basketball rules and regulations are designed to control the play, officiating, equipment and overall procedures of a basketball game. While different leagues and organizations can enforce different rules, one of the most common rules is the “over and back” rule, or backcourt violation.

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Homemade Treadmill Lube

If you’re using your treadmill just once or twice a week, or you are a serious daily runner, a quick check in the owner’s manual tells you to make sure your treadmill is lubricated properly so you can enjoy your exercise time without any bumps or skips. Proper lubrication also increases your treadmill belt’s lifespan.

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Protein Shakes for Pre-Workout

Nutrition plays an important role in the overall success of any fitness training program, and can be broken down into pre-workout, post-workout and general nutrition.

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What Bait Colors to Use When Bass Fishing

Found in freshwater lakes, ponds, rivers and streams across North America, bass are among the most widely pursued game fish. Bass are known for striking your bait or lure with an aggressive force making bass fishing an exciting sport.

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Which Is Better: Fiberglass Fishing Rods or Carbon Fiber Rods?

Traditionally made from bamboo, the fishing rod is arguably the most important piece of fishing gear. Today’s fishing rods, however, are made from lightweight, durable materials such as fiberglass or carbon fiber -- commonly called graphite. Choosing the correct rod can enhance your fishing success.

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Stryker Knee Triathlon Problems

With more than 30 years of orthopedic history guiding its development, the Stryker Triathlon knee was released in 2005 as a single radius, high flexion knee replacement system.

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400M Sprint Workouts

The 400 meter dash is a track event that combines speed, muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance. As a result, a specific training program must be used to meet the metabolic and physical demands of the event.

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Requirements for Being a High School Baseball Coach

In 2004, 6.5 million athletes and 800,000 coaches in the United States participated in interscholastic sports, according to the National Federation of High School Association. Before coaching high school sports, however, coaches must fulfill certain requirements.

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High School Football Kickoff Rules

The kickoff in football is one of the most exciting plays in a game because it marks the start of the game or transfer of possession after a score. Several basic rules are dedicated to organizing and regulating kickoffs, but every level and organization might have a variation in the rules.

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Long Distance Swimming Techniques

Long distance swimming is an endurance activity that commonly includes distances of 5, 10 or 25 km open water competitions. With the specific challenges of the endurance event in open water, your swimming techniques and training must meet those challenges to maximize performance.

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What Oil to Use on Treadmills

Treadmills are specialized pieces of equipment composed of various electrical and moving components. To ensure its proper function and prolong its life, the manufacturer suggests various maintenance and lubrication tips.

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