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 Burn an Additional 500 Calories a Day on the Elliptical

No matter what you're doing, your body is burning calories. The amount of calories your body burns at rest with no added exercise is known as resting metabolic rate. If you want to lose weight, you need to eat fewer than the number of calories your body burns naturally, indicated by your resting metabolic rate.

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The Best Walking Shoes for Supination

There's no one-size-fits-all approach to finding the best walking shoes. If you are among those people who supinate -- meaning your feet roll outward with each step -- it can be even more difficult to find a supportive shoe.

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How to Make a Dumbbell Rack

A home gym or weightlifting room wouldn't be complete without a dumbbell rack. Not only does the rack keep weights from cluttering your exercise area, it also organizes them so its easy to pick the dumbbells you need when exercising. In addition, a rack makes cleaning your weights a more efficient process.

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Should I Run If I'm Trying to Build Muscle?

Many runners are body-conscious, wanting to look as toned and trim as they can. If you want to build muscle mass while continuing with your running routine, you may need to plan accordingly. Running may counteract strengthening activities depending on your metabolism and the distances you are running.

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