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.

Abs exercise on bosu ball

Exercises for a Flat Stomach but No Six Pack

You can achieve a smooth, flat tummy without a six pack. Situp repetitions performed incorrectly can cause a six-pack bulge. Focus your toning on a specific muscle called the transversus abdominis. Frederic Delavier, author of "Women's Strength Training Anatomy," states that the transversus abdominis muscle is the "

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Man doing handstand on beach

Can You Get Stronger Doing Handstands?

Handstands require a lot of strength. Kicking up to a handstand and coming right back down is different than holding the handstand position, but handstands definitely make you stronger.

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The Best Exercise Program for Women Over 50

Beautiful age is possible. The exercise program that is just right for women age 50 and older should provide physical activities that reduce the effects of aging. Menopause is changing your body, but menopause and well-being can go together.

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Young Gymnast Doing Handstand on Balance Beam

Muscles That Gymnasts Use

It is easy to believe that gymnasts use every muscle in the body. They leap, spring, bound, flip and handstand. They not only use every muscle, but also use them in every way a muscle can be used.

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How to Swim Underwater Without Holding Your Nose

You may desire to join in the fun of underwater swimming yet not be able to do it without holding your nose. Learning breath control starts with relaxing in the water, becoming comfortable splashing water on your face and submerging. If you are already comfortable this may only take a few sessions.

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