Elite athletic performance and general fitness are sustained through structured hypertrophy strategies, sport-specific conditioning, and rigorous adherence to injury prevention protocols.
To be a personal trainer at Planet Fitness, you will need a nationally recognized personal training certification, current CPR/AED certification and a passion for helping people reach their fitness goals.
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Your tibia and fibula are the bones of your lower leg. They can become fractured due to contact sports, motor vehicle accidents, tripping or falling from heights. Treatment for a broken tibia and fibula may include surgery, a cast or crutches.
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A well-fitted pair of football cleats is one of the most important pieces of equipment you can purchase as a football player. Cleats help you keep your footing, help you propel as you sprint and allow you to quickly stop, cut and change directions on the playing field.
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Jump rope is an inexpensive, portable form of cardiovascular exercise. Jump rope can help burn calories, control your weight and prevent the onset of diseases -- including heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
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Thumb injuries can take on many forms -- including dislocation, sprains or fractures. Depending on the severity of your injury, it may take weeks or months for your thumb to heal.
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Bodyboards -- also referred to as boogie boards -- allow an individual of any age to ride waves while lying on their stomach on the board. Whether you rent or buy a bodyboard for your child, choose a bodyboard based on your child's size.
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Injury, illness, school, a busy time at work and other personal issues are all reasons why you may temporarily not have time to work out. When joining LA Fitness, you are required to pay first and last month's dues along with an initiation fee.
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Your knee is the largest joint in your body and can be easily injured. Knee pain and injuries can strike individuals of all ages and activity levels. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons reports that knee-related ailments are the most common reason for visiting an orthopedic surgeon's office.
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Resistance training involves the use of hydraulic tension, free weights, weight machines or elastic bands to provide resistance while you perform upper-body, core or lower-body exercises. Resistance training with resistance bands can be beneficial for individuals of all ages and activity levels.
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According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, broken toes are often the most painful type of foot fracture but are rarely disabling. Toe fractures can occur as the result of a severe stubbing of your toe or a direct blow to your toe -- such as dropping a heavy object.
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Soccer is a high-impact sport with a lot of running, stopping, starting and changes in direction. As a result, soccer players can sustain ankle fractures. Ankle fractures occur as the result of rolling or twisting your ankle out of its normal range of motion. Ankle fractures take approximately six weeks to heal.
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You can avoid interruption from your sport or other activities due to elbow pain or weakness when your elbow ligaments are strong.
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Swimming can be a highly competitive sport -- even at the 11- to 12-year-old level. A lot of pressure is on youth swimmers to perform at the top of their game to win swim meets. Some swimmers might be naturally fast while others may require training to reach improved swimming times.
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You need strong hands to be a successful basketball player. Even stronger hands are needed to perform basketball tricks like the professionals -- such as palming a basketball. Palming a basketball requires strength, practice, coordination and determination.
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Your fingers play an important role in everyday tasks including typing, cleaning, getting yourself ready in the morning and participating in exercise. Tendons in your fingers may become tight as the result of overuse injuries, such as tendinitis, or traumatic injuries, including fracturing a finger.
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Targeting fat loss or weight loss to one specific section of your body, including your thighs, is not possible. To lose outer thigh fat from exercise, you will need to burn calories, which will affect your overall appearance and weight. There are 3,500 calories in one pound of fat.
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To join any branch of the military -- including the Army, Marines and Air Force -- you need to be in top physical condition. Getting in shape for the service is a process that takes time. You will need to start well before basic training.
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An ankle that locks while you're walking can be a debilitating and painful condition that can make daily tasks or physical activity very difficult. A locking ankle can be a symptom of a variety of conditions.
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Exercise and weight loss pills are not the only way of achieving your goal of smaller thighs. While most doctors and fitness professionals will strongly recommend participation in exercise, you can trim your thighs by monitoring your overall diet.
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Peroneal tendons are located along the outside portion of your ankle, running into the rear of your foot. Although these tendons are designed to take a tremendous amount of stress while running, excessive repetitive forces on them can cause a burning sensation and/or irritation in the ankles.
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