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Knee Pain After Cycling

Cycling offers endurance and cardiovascular training, but it sometimes comes at a cost: pain in your knees. This pain typically appears only if something on your bike isn't adjusted correctly or if you're pedaling with your feet at an odd angle.

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How to Increase Hamstring Flexibility

Tight hamstrings don't just make the backs of your thighs ache after a long day sitting in the office -- they can also make your lower back hurt as the tight muscles pull your pelvis, putting strain on your lower back muscles.

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How to Swim With Contact Lenses

When you're an avid swimmer who wears contacts, getting in that quick dip becomes a bit more complicated. Because of the risk of eye infection, it's best to take your contacts out before you get in the pool.

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Firefighter Fitness Requirements

A firefighter has a physically demanding job. He must be able to carry heavy weights, such as hoses or fire victims, up and down stairs and ladders, as well as chop through doors if necessary to enter buildings and be prepared to fight fires for hours at a time when necessary.

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Difference Between a Football Cleat & a Lacrosse Cleat

Lacrosse and football cleats serve the same basic purpose: to give the players extra traction on different types of surfaces, from natural grass to artificial turf. This helps with player mobility while helping protect them from injury.

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Safe pH Levels for Swimming

Keeping your pool safe for swimming means consistent monitoring of chemicals and levels such as the water's pH. This is a measure of the water's acidity, and different levels of pH can have harmful effects on your pool as well as your body if you try to swim when the levels aren't ideal.

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Running for Obese People

Running isn't reserved for thin people. Many obese people use running as a way to lose weight and stay slim. When you're not used to exercising, start gradually to give your body time to adjust to the new running routine, but it's easy to create a get-fit plan regardless of your weight.

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