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.

Fat Burning Heart Rates for Men

The rate at which your heart beats during exercise is an excellent indicator of the intensity of the activity. Monitoring your heart rate helps you determine if you are working hard enough to burn fat or if you are working too hard -- which reduces fat burning.

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How Does Adrenaline Affect an Athlete's Performance?

The excitement an athlete feels when participating in a sport or activity is the release of adrenalin into their circulatory system. Adrenalin, also known as epinephrine, is the body's response to stress and at one point, centuries ago, may have made the difference between life and death.

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What If I Take a Week Off From Running?

The reason many people love to run is understandable. It benefits your heart, lungs and muscles. There's a rush of adrenalin -- hormones that prepare the body for physical action -- and a release of endorphins -- the body's natural pain killers.

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Muay Thai Vs. Krav Maga

Both Muay Thai and krav maga are forms of combat martial arts. They originally were developed as survival skills in their countries of origin. Muay Thai means "the science of eight limbs;" krav maga means "contact combat." Muay Thai originated in Thailand, while krav maga was developed in Israel.

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