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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Ideas for Surprising a Teen With a New Car

Your teen is about to take the next step in growing up by receiving her driver's license, which means she'll probably want a car of her own. Instead of taking your teen shopping for her first car, consider surprising her with one instead.

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Do Grapes or Grape Juices Help in Preventing Stomach Viruses?

A stomach virus, often called viral gastroenteritis, is an infection in your intestines that can cause a range of uncomfortable symptoms. While there's no effective treatment for a stomach virus, certain lifestyle and dietary changes might reduce your risk of developing this type of infection.

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Lupus & Pimples

Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease and can't be cured. Pimples are temporary skin blemishes and are caused by an overproduction of oil. The two conditions might seem unrelated, but they might have more in common than you think.

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How Much Harder Is It to Run a 15K vs. a 10K?

Running any race takes dedication and diligent training. There are other differences between a 10K and a 15K, aside from the distance. If you run a 15K, you can expect to train longer and to train differently than if you were running the shorter distance.

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Rubbery Legs After Exercise

Your legs are powerful body parts that support movements of all kinds, including exercise like running and riding your bike. When you exert yourself more than normal, your legs may feel rubbery once you have finished your workout. Rubbery legs are common and usually do not signal a problem.

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Ideas for Swimming Pool Games

Swimming is an entertaining activity for people of all different ages. Playing games in the swimming pool will encourage you to get some exercise in an enjoyable way. According to Uwe Rheker, author of "Aquafun: Games and Fun For the Advanced,"

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Kindergarten Basketball Drills

Basketball can help kindergarten-age children get some exercise while learning a new skill. According to Keven A. Prusak, author of "Basketball Fun and Games: 50 Skill-Building Activities for Children," basketball drills for children in kindergarten should focus on learning the game rather than competition.

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What Should or Shouldn't I Do to Be Fit & Healthy?

Staying fit and healthy will help you feel good and protect your health. There are many things you can do to maintain a healthy weight, boost your immune system and prevent a wide range of debilitating illnesses and diseases.

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Parkour Facts

Parkour is more than a fitness or health program, and it has origins that have ties to the military. It's classified as an extreme sport called free running and requires participants to avoid and overcome obstacles using nothing other than their own body and physical capabilities.

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The Advantages of Playing Volleyball

Volleyball is a physically demanding sport that takes skill and athletic ability. Pete Waite, author of "Aggressive Volleyball," adds that volleyball also is an entertaining game that many athletes choose for the opportunity to be active and connect with friends.

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Qualities a Cheerleading Captain Needs

Making the cheerleading squad is a proud accomplishment, but becoming the cheer captain is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to lead. Much more is expected of you once you are chosen to be the cheer captain.

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