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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How to Help Sore Stomach Muscles After a Workout

After you've done a strenuous abdominal workout, your stomach might feel sore, tight and irritated. When you overuse your muscles they swell and require a few days of rest to properly heal. Don't suffer while you wait -- instead, relieve your sore abdominal muscles with home remedies and over-the-counter care.

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How to Lose Weight by Walking in the Morning

Whether you've recently recovered from an injury or it's been a while since you've exercised, morning walking is a low-impact activity that helps you burn calories and build muscle, particularly if you pair it with a diet of nutritious foods in moderation.

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How to Get Strength to Do Pushups

Even if you're not athletically inclined, maintaining your upper body strength is imperative. If you can't do a push-up, you may be unable to pull open heavy doors or lift up your luggage. Most importantly, you may be unable to properly break your fall if you lose your balance, says James Ashton-Miller in "

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Stiff Elbow Exercises

If you notice stiffness in your elbow, don't ignore it and continue working or exercising. Your elbow may be sore and stiff due to a repetitive use injury -- sometimes called golfer's elbow or tennis elbow -- or you could have a dislocation or bursitis.

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Beginner Exercise for Belly Fat

A beginner doesn't need a rigorous fitness routine to start firming and toning abs to help target belly fat. Practice exercises designed for beginners, at your own pace, until you feel comfortable enough to try more challenging ab workouts. This way, you'll tone your abs gradually as you increase your fitness level.

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What to Eat Before Exercise

Exercise is hard work. Exercising regularly will help you burn calories, which may help you lose weight, but it will also use up the energy that your body has stored.

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What Can I do About Sore Muscles after Running a Marathon

After running a marathon, you may feel like celebrating — but your muscles may put you out of commission. Even if you've trained and prepared for running a long distance, your muscles may feel sore. Muscle soreness is completely normal, and may start a day or two after running.

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