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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Kicking Games for Kids

You want to encourage your child to move away from the TV and the video games and enjoy some fresh air and exercise. Grab a ball and head to the back yard, and you can all hone your kicking skills. Enlist the entire family to join the fun -- the more, the merrier.

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The Worst & Best Exercises for Bad Hips

Effective hip exercises can make the difference between increased motion and limitation of movement. If you have poor hip mobility without pain, you should do specific exercises, according to Dr. Blain Harrison, assistant professor of exercise science at Virginia’s Longwood University.

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Do Muscles Deteriorate Due to a Lack of Exercise?

Muscle tissue deteriorates in both size and strength due to a lack of exercise, according to Vicci Hill-Lombardi, associate professor at Seton Hill University’s School of Health and Medical Sciences. This deterioration is known as muscle atrophy.

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