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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Running + Pilates: A Match Made in Fitness Heaven

Pilates is the perfect form of mind-body movement that can help runners build a rock-solid core from the inside-out. Boost running performance and reduce your likelihood of injuries with these eight expert-approved Pilates moves.

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The One Trick to Help You Lift More Weight Instantly

Nothing beats the feeling of knowing you’re stronger today than you were yesterday. If you train with weights on a regular basis, chances are you know how exciting it is to nail a heavy lift you could once barely budge. To score your next PR (personal record), give post-activation potentiation (PAP) a try.

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7 Workout Injury Myths That Will Wreck Your Health

Tell someone you’re recovering from a workout injury and chances are they’ll have advice for you. But how do you tell what’s really going to help you heal and what’s just their opinion or experience? Every body and every injury is different, and what works for one person may not work for another.

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Power Endurance Exercises

Power endurance, or the ability to execute consecutive explosive movements, is a skill needed to succeed in many sports. Here are the moves to get you there.

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How to Build Leg Stamina

Lower-body stamina is a key skill needed for a variety of different sports. Luckily, you can easily build endurance through both cardio and strength training.

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What Your Hunger Is Telling You About Your Workout

Common sense says a [hard workout](https://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/1011466-hurt-good-workout/) should leave you feeling [famished](https://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/1008372-11-easy-postworkout-snacks-science-work/). After all, you just burned a ton of calories, right?

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