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.

How Much Should You Cycle a Day to Stay in Shape?

Riding a bicycle is not only fun, it’s an excellent form of aerobic exercise. A regular routine of cycling will get you in shape and keep you that way. You can achieve cardiovascular fitness, improved heart health and improved muscle strength and tone.

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How to Calculate Fastball Reaction Time

If you play baseball or fast pitch softball, you are all too familiar with the difficulty of hitting a well thrown fastball. It takes less than a half second for a fastball to travel from the pitcher’s hand to home plate. That is all the time you have to react to the pitch.

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How to Measure a Bike's Frame Size

Bicycles are measured according to their frame size. Bike frame size in turn is defined by the length of the seat tube--the vertical part of the frame that supports the seat and seat post assembly. Choosing a bicycle with the proper fit makes riding more comfortable and you have better control.

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Fat-Burning Heart Rate Zone (Target Heart Rate)

When you want to lose weight, cutting fat and calories are only part of the story. Starting and following a consistent exercise program will burn away calories. In addition, regular exercise improves your health and physical fitness.

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How Much Weight Can You Lose by Running Every Day?

Running is one of the best physical activities you can do to lose weight. A regular running program has other health benefits too. You improve the condition of your cardiovascular system, thereby cutting your risk of developing heart disease and other medical conditions.

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How Long Should a Jog Last?

To most people, jogging means running at a slow to moderate pace one finds comfortable. Jogging is an ideal way to achieve and maintain a good level of physical fitness and to manage weight. How long a jog should last depends on your exercise goals and your current physical condition.

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How to Calculate MPH for Bikes

Riding a bicycle is excellent cardiovascular exercise and a workout that can help you lose weight. At just 10 miles per hour an individual who weighs 200 lbs. burns over 360 calories in an hour of riding. Most people find tracking their exercise helps in achieving exercise goals.

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How Many Calories Are Burned While Biking for 3 Miles?

A cycling program is a great way to get in good shape and to lose that excess weight. Even a short bike ride such as three miles burns a surprising number of calories. For best results, you should maintain a continuous effort, rather than stopping and starting when doing so isn’t necessary for safety reasons.

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