Physical Fitness Tests & Activities
Find out how fit you are with some simple physical fitness tests and activities you can do at home.
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Elite athletic performance and general fitness are sustained through structured hypertrophy strategies, sport-specific conditioning, and rigorous adherence to injury prevention protocols.
Remedies for Sore Inner Thigh Muscles
The muscles of your inner thighs are called adductor muscles. They control the movement of adduction, or bring the legs nearer to the center line of the body. Sports, weight lifting, or other moderate to strenuous activities may cause these muscles to become fatigued and sore.
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Exercises for Pinched Nerves in the Upper Back
Pinched nerves are caused by excessive pressure being placed on a nerve by surrounding tissues. Pinched nerves can happen anywhere in the body, including the upper back, and they can cause pain, weakness and loss of mobility.
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How to Do Air Squats
An air squat, also called a body weight squat, is an effective exercise for both the beginner and the advanced athlete. It uses just your body weight to tone and strengthen the muscles of your buttocks--gluteus minimus and maximus--and your thigh muscles, the hamstrings and quadriceps.
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Can Exercises Make Your Breasts Bigger?
The breasts are mainly composed of fat and glands, and without cosmetic surgery it is impossible to make them considerably larger. However, underneath your breasts lies a layer of muscle called the pectorals, which can be made larger with exercise, giving your breast a larger, firmer appearance.
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How to Improve Your Jumping Height in a Long Jump
Long jumping is all about explosive power. The more power you can generate through your legs, the higher and farther you'll be able to jump.
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Stretches for a Clicking Hip
A clicking hip, also referred to as Snapping Hip Syndrome, is normally not a serious condition, but it can cause some discomfort or annoyance. A clicking or snapping hip is most often caused by the crossing of a muscle or tendon over a bony structure. If there is no pain, then there is really no need for treatment.
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How to Train for High Altitude Hiking
At higher altitudes, the air is thinner, there is less available oxygen and it becomes more difficult to breathe. There are serious risks involved with high-altitude hiking, including altitude sickness, acute mountain syndrome and pulmonary edema, all of which can result in death.
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