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 Does an Electric Bike Speed Controller Work?

The mechanism of an electric speed controller varies depending on whether you own an adaptive or purpose-build electric bike. An adaptive bike includes an electric drive system installed on an ordinary bicycle.

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Shimano SLX Vs. Deore

Shimano Iron Works was established in 1921 and incorporated in 1940. Shimano sells cycling, fishing and rowing equipment to "promote health and happiness through the enjoyment of nature and the world around us," according to the company's mission statement. Shimano products include a variety of cycle parts.

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Techniques for Running & Breathing in High Altitude

Running at high altitudes poses both challenges and concerns. The air at higher altitudes is the same as air at all altitudes, but a drop in barometric pressure affects the way the oxygen in the air enters your body. The drop in barometric pressure decreases the amount of oxygen intake in each breath you take.

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Foot Cramps During Swimming

Swimming, one of the safest forms of exercise, can keep everyone from toddlers to senior citizens fit. Swimming provides a cardiovascular workout and strengthens your entire body. It's kind to your joints and can help you control your weight. But foot cramps, a common problem for swimmers, can occur without warning.

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