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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What to Eat to Get Bigger Arms

To get bigger arms, you need to up your calorie intake so that you body has enough resources to add mass. It's important to eat a combination of healthy proteins, carbs and fat.

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Pain in the Peroneus Longus When Walking

The peroneus longus is a muscle that runs along the outer side of the lower leg. The muscle is largely a supporting muscle, but a lack of strength and certain activities can lead to significant pain when you walk.

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What Muscles Do Reverse Pushups Work?

Reverse pushups resemble standard pushups, except the exercise is performed on your back, with your arms behind you, instead of in front of your body. Reverse pushups are useful because they work different muscles than standard pushups, focusing on your back, triceps and leg muscles.

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What Are the Differences in Football & Basketball?

According to a 2011 Harris Interactive Poll, football is the most popular sport in the United States, with basketball checking in at third. However, the similarities between the two sports end there, as the two have little in common besides being two of the most popular team sports.

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Do Basketball Players Lift Weights Before or After Practice?

Strength training or weightlifting for basketball players is different than lifting in other sports due to the skill demands of the sport. According to the Sports Fitness Advisor, basketball players need explosive power and coordination more than size.

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How to Attack a 1-2-2 Trap in Basketball

Basketball teams employ various types of pressure defenses designed to create turnovers and easy baskets. A 1-2-2 defensive trap is one kind of press that teams often employ. Teams can use a 1-2-2 in full-court or half-court situations.

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Which Muscles Are Used When Throwing a Football?

When a quarterback drops back to throw, commentators and fans often analyze the pass and the quarterback's arm strength. Not many people talk about which muscles are used and influence the throwing motion in football.

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How to Size Basketball Shoes

Selecting the right size of basketball shoe can be one of the most important decisions you make when playing. According to Podcare.com, wearing basketball shoes of the wrong size can damage your feet causing problems that range from blisters and ingrown toenails to orthopedic issues with your ankles.

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How to Find My Football Glove Size

Football players wear gloves for a variety of reasons. They include improving performance, keeping the players' hands warm and preventing injury. Most football gloves come with a size ranging from small to extra-large, but to determine what size you wear can be a little tricky.

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How to Throw a Football for Distance

Throwing the ball is one of the most fundamental skills in football. Quarterbacks like to throw the ball farther so they can stretch the defense and complete long passes, which can help create a variety of options for the offense. To throw the football farther, quarterbacks must work to increase their arm strength.

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My Tricep Hurts After Baseball Pitching

Repeatedly throwing a baseball puts your arm under a lot of stress. This can lead to injuries common in the upper arm -- from the elbow, biceps, shoulder and the triceps muscle.

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How to Play Football With a Torn Labrum

A torn labrum can occur in on the shoulder or the hip. Both are troublesome for football players, but playing with a torn hip labrum is next to impossible in football because of the running and changes in direction required.

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What Size Spikes Are for Sprinting?

Track and field athletes need specific shoes for the different track events. For example, sprinting spikes are completely different from the shoes jumpers or distance runners wear. Sprinting spikes are specifically designed to be lightweight and flexible for the speed demands of sprint events.

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How Tight Should Your Basketball Shoes Be?

You might want the newest and trendiest looking basketball shoes, but fashion should never trump fit. Basketball shoes should fit differently than non-sports shoes, giving a snug fit in some places, but leaving room in others to help you move better on the court.

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Arm Exercises to Increase Pitch Velocity

The harder a baseball pitcher can throw the ball, the more difficult it is for batters to hit. You can incorporate both baseball related and non-baseball-related exercises into your workouts to increase your throwing velocity.

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Basketball: The Cone-Dribbling Drills

Dribbling and ball-handling skills are vital if you want to be a good basketball player. To develop and perfect your skills, repetition and practice are your allies. There are no shortcuts if you want to be the best. And one of the best ways to practice dribbling is with cone-dribbling drills.

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What Muscles Do Dips Work Out?

Dips are a body-weight exercise that target the upper body. They can be performed in two very different ways to work different parts of the muscles in your upper body. Dips are a compound push-type exercise that works a large number of muscles at the same time.

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