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.

Women's soccer

The Average Height of a Female Soccer Forward

Height can be an important aspect in all forms of athletics. A women's soccer forward is at times required to win aerial challenges and head ball toward the goal. Height can also help a soccer forward win battles with defenders for loose balls.

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Basic Kick Ball Rules

Kickball is a sport that contains elements of baseball, softball and soccer. Kickball rules are designed to offer a flowing, fun game that is played in a safe environment. Competitive kickball rules and regulations are governed by the World Adult Kickball Association (WAKA), which is based in the United States.

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What are the Rules for the 100M Sprint?

The 100-meter sprint is an exciting event. One of the truest forms of human competition, sprinters must run in a straight line as fast as possible. The winner of the 100-meter sprint is the first runner to cross the finish line.

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Football Soccer Tactics & Skills

Soccer players must learn fundamental skills and tactical awareness to succeed during competitive games. Important soccer skills to master include ball control, passing, dribbling, shooting and defending.

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How to Train Like a UFC Fighter

The Ultimate Fighting Championship, known as the UFC, is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Aspiring fighters often look to emulate UFC fighters in their bid for success.

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300 Meter Sprint Technique

The 300-meter sprint requires fast twitch fibers and a high level of speed endurance. Months and years of diet and training will have a large impact on your 300-meter sprint performance. Correct technique is also essential for a 300-meter runner.

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How to Build Stamina for Soccer

Soccer is a physically demanding game that requires a great level of physical fitness. Soccer requires you to walk, sprint and jog for a range of distance over a prolonged period of time. A high level of stamina is required to be a successful soccer player.

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10 Best Soccer Moves to Beat a Defender

Certain soccer moves act as tools for an attacker to beat defenders, or create space during a soccer game to perform a successful pass or shot. Soccer moves can help a soccer offense get in behind the opposition defense to score or create goals.

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How to Do Cool Soccer Tricks

Soccer tricks are fun and can also develop your control of a soccer ball. Soccer freestyle is a growing trend, with skillful freestylers who put on exhibitions of juggling and inventive tricks. The best way to learn is through practice and repetition.

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Boxing & Parkinson's

Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative brain condition that is directly linked to head injury and acute head trauma. The nature of boxing, where a fighter takes repeated, powerful punches to the head, leaves fighters at increased risk of Parkinson’s disease and other health risks.

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Soccer Player Kicking Ball into Goal

Soccer Striker Training Tips

The soccer striker is the goal-scorer on a soccer team, and the player who plays the closest to the opposition goal during a game. Soccer striker training should incorporate shooting technique, movement and decision-making.

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