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.

Should You Wear Nose Plugs for Swimming?

Nose plugs most often are seen worn by synchronized swimmers. Synchronized swimmers do complicated twists and turns in the water, which could lead to uncomfortable water in the nose if they aren't constantly carefully.

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I'm Feeling Dizzy After My Workouts

Pushing yourself when you're exercising can help you see the results you want. But sometimes, overexerting yourself, not staying hydrated or exercising in the heat can lead to dangerous repercussions, particularly if your workout makes you feel dizzy, nauseous or faint.

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Male Yoga Attire

While it's true that women outnumber men in most yoga classes, yoga indeed has specific benefits for male students. According to "Yoga Journal," participants can expect better range of motion, looser muscles and a boost in mood --- all which can enhance other fitness efforts.

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What Exercise is Good During Your Period?

When it's your time of the month, it's tempting to hide under the covers until the cramps, bloating and irritability passes and you can get back to normal. The fatigue that often accompanies your period may make it difficult for you to do anything physical past using the remote.

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When Can I Exercise With a Fractured Foot?

A fractured foot can take you out of the game for weeks at a time. Since the bone is fractured, it needs to fuse back together during the healing process for you to gain full mobility once again. It can seem like a long process, especially if you're anxious to start exercising again.

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How Often Should I Exercise Per Week?

Daily exercise has the power to strengthen your heart, manage your weight and elevate your mood. Unfortunately, if the American overweight and obesity rate of 60 percent is any indication, the vast majority of people aren't getting the exercise they need in order to stay healthy.

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Can I Work Out If I Have Whiplash?

If you've ever suffered from whiplash as the result of a car or sports accident, you know that it can be excruciatingly painful. Whiplash is the result of soft tissue damage in the neck following a jerking motion. Whiplash typically clears over several days, although some effects can be permanent.

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How to Prevent a Sore Tailbone When Cycling

If a long bike ride is quite literally a pain in the rear, your bike seat may be to blame. Excess pressure on the tailbone, which is usually caused by a lack of support or poor distribution of weight, can leave you with a sore coccyx after a ride.

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Why Is it Hard for Me to Breathe After I Workout?

Struggling to catch your breath after a workout is understandably upsetting. When you can't get enough oxygen into your lungs, you may feel dizzy and lightheaded, which could be enough to discourage you from working out.

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Should I Exercise When I'm Exhausted?

It's not uncommon to experience a lack of motivation when it comes to exercise, especially when you're tired and exhausted from a lack of sleep, a busy schedule or other issues.

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Is Missing a Day of Exercise Bad?

A busy schedule, waning motivation and tough workouts can all make you think twice before heading to the gym. While missing one day of exercise won't completely derail your process, making it a habit can. Before you skip a workout, consider your motives.

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Is it Bad to Work Out on a Full Stomach?

Conflicting opinions from the fitness and medical communities concerning eating before exercise can make working out confusing. While one expert advises you to eat a healthy snack before exercising, another may note that you'll burn more fat on an empty stomach.

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How to Improve Oxygen Intake While Running

Proper breathing during your run can help increase your endurance and provide your muscles with the oxygenated blood they need to sustain your run. As you run, you naturally begin breathing more heavily to supply your lungs with more oxygen.

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What Should Women Wear to the Gym?

While the gym obviously isn't a club or a fashion show, having the right clothes to work out in can help motivate you and feel more comfortable when you're burning up a sweat. Gone are the days when women's workout wear consisted of men's castoffs.

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How to Win the Ring Toss at a Fair

The ring toss game at a fair is often flanked by large and expensive prizes, usually because it can be difficult to conquer. The game consists of glass bottles lined up side-by-side. The aim of the game is to toss a ring and have it land over the mouth and neck of one of the bottles.

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4 Ways to Increase Your Heart Rate

Maintain a healthy heart by understanding how to safely increase your heart rate through aerobic exercise and other methods. Learn why physical activity is essential for overall cardiovascular health and what medical issues may be contributing to an unusually high heart rate.

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Baby Neck Exercises

Babies are born with naturally weak neck muscles, which is why it's important to ensure that you support your baby's neck at all times. As your baby grows and develops, those neck muscles will become stronger, but you can complete neck exercises with your baby to help expedite the process.

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Fitness Plan for Teenagers

Teenagers in the United States are unhealthier than ever, with childhood obesity doubling in the past 30 years and 18 percent of teens are considered obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Tips on Learning How to Rollerblade

Whether for fitness or fun, rollerblading has serious benefits. You'll get a higher heart rate for cardio activity, spend time outside, and may just find a new hobby. Of course, there aren't training wheels for rollerblades. You'll need to start slow and practice your technique before you glide through the city park.

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Side Effects of Bengay

Another name for methyl salicylate, athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike rely on creams like BenGay to help soothe sore muscles after a tough workout. The topical ointment works by creating a warming sensation, which can help release tight muscles.

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