Athletic mastery depends on understanding official gameplay rules, optimizing equipment technology, and implementing sport-specific conditioning drills.
If you're a basketball player who likes the idea of a tight layer of fabric around your leg muscles, compression tights or shorts may be for you. As of 2013, it's debatable if they actually help your performance or health.
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Building a slimmer body doesn't have to start with a trip to the gym. If you're not the type of person who's had success with repetitive, solo workouts such as jogging and cycling, grab a basketball, recruit some friends and use this fast-paced sport to shed some pounds.
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It can take months or even years of practice until you're able to hit a speed bag so it produces a steady rhythm. Before the sound of your speed bag workout can turn heads at the gym, however, you must adjust the bag so it's at the proper height.
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Jogging on a treadmill or taking a step aerobics class can help you get in shape, but don't dismiss the health benefits of team sports. Sports such a volleyball not only allow you to interact with other fitness-minded individuals, but can create a steady burn to help you build a fitter body.
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Playing soccer, either as a member of a competitive team or in a neighborhood park with a number of other fans, is an ideal way to keep in shape. The long distances you'll run throughout the game burn calories quickly and lead to a number of benefits, including stronger muscles and higher endurance.
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With apologies to Butterbean's physique, it's rare to see a boxer who doesn't possess a fit body. The abundance of boxers who are in shape is no coincidence.
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