Sports Conditioning

How to Bodybuilding - When To Start and Stop

By georgelarson

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Bodybuilding is a great way to sculpt your body into shape and lose those extra layers of fat. Training with weights can help you speed up your metabolism as well as tighten and define your muscles to give you that chiseled body. While that ... more »

How to build MUSCULAR calves

By Ryan

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Summer time is a great time to show off the calves. In this how to, you will learn the basic exercises to blow up those calves... more »

How to Burn More Calories When Exercising

By Suzanne Arant Wells

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Burning more calories when exercising does not mean exercising longer. Learn how to take your cardio workout to the next level without adding more time to your routine... more »

How to Care For Sports Injuries - Shin Splints

By georgelarson

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There are many types of injuries that happen to athletes due to repetitive motion and over use. Running is often incorporated as part of a conditioning program, or as a sport on its own, and a common sport injury from running is shin splints. ... more »

How to Correctly Peform a Bench Press

By Gabe

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I have seen a lot of people doing this exercise incorrectly. Doing this exercise incorrectly can lead to muscle strain and even back or shoulder problems down the road... more »

How to create an abdominal cage

By shadowynight23

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Many martial arts styles require students (after enough training) to be able to take a punch or kick to the stomach. While impact training is a great tool, this abdominal set will speed up the process of building a "cage" around the ... more »

How to Determine Whether Your Youth Athlete Is Burned Out

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Sometimes there's a tendency for coaches and others to push youth athletes, or for these athletes to push themselves. But it's important for them to stay within age-appropriate capabilities... more »

How to Do a Basic Yoga Routine

By alienangel555

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Yoga is a very soothing and relaxing series of exercises that increases strength of body, mind and spirit and works on the premise that all of the above are interconnected. I am listing just a few poses that will help you on your journey to ... more »

How to do a headspin

By bryanjmason

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A headspin is very fun and is a great way to stay in shape and defy gravity!.. more »

How to Do a Spin Move

By Gump87

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This is how to do a spin move in football... more »

How to EASILY get Six Pack Abs

By Gump87

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Follow all these steps and I guarantee you will be on your way to getting six or even eight pack abs... more »

How to Eat Before a Trail Run

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Your body needs fuel for optimum performance on a trail run. But don't wait until you hit the trail to start eating. Plan ahead... more »

How to Exercise the Biceps and Triceps

By MosesFitness

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Everyone wants nice looking arms. Most people put too much emphasis on their biceps and not enough on their triceps. In this routine you will work out both of the muscle groups in your arm... more »

How to Exercise with Bad Knees

By Art Vandelay

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Exercise can be a friend or a foe when you have bad knees. If you have suffered a serious knee injury in the past or you are coming off of knee surgery, high impact activities that involve a lot of running are going to be counterproductive for ... more »

How to Follow a Basketball Conditioning Program

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Basketball is an exciting sport to watch--the action is fast-paced and does not stop until the final buzzer, keeping fans on the edges of their seats. To keep up with the pace, a basketball player must have a high level of endurance, as well as a ... more »

How to Follow a Hockey Conditioning Program

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Everyone who watches ice hockey knows that it is one of the more brutal contact sports. It is also a sport that requires excellent balance and coordination and can be very graceful. A conditioning program for hockey includes strength and weight ... more »

How to get "RIPPED"

By Gump87

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This article shows you the proper steps you need to take to lose those unwanted pounds and to get a nicely scuplted physique... more »

How to Get a Workout in Eight Minutes

By HeatherJ

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Several books and instructional videos show us how to get a fabulous workout at home. Here’s one way to fit in a quality workout fast, adapted from "Eight Minutes in the Morning" by Jorge Cruise... more »

How to Have an Intense, Efficient Workout

By Gabe

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Try the "Quick Set" workout system from Bally Total Fitness (see the link below). I changed a few of my routine exercises to quick set and they definitely worked my muscles more... more »

How to Jump Higher Without Extensive Exercising

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Some exercises can improve jumping ability. For instance, if you play basketball, rebounding drills will improve the height of your jump. It's true that you can't jump higher without strength and explosive power training, but there are also some ... more »

How to Jump Rope Like a Boxer

By Joe Rivera

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Jumping rope is a form of exercise that will bring you tremendous benefits. You can expect to gain cardiovascular strength and endurance, increase coordination, lung capacity and even strengthen muscles and bones, all while burning off major ... more »

How to Loosen Up for Skiing by Doing Squats

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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When on telemark or alpine skis, you'll spend a good portion of your day mimicking this motion. Help imprint the motion by doing squats before you ski... more »

How to LOSE WEIGHT SPEED WALKING

By DandelionMom

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Walking is a great way to get fit, build muscle tone, and loose those unwanted pounds. If walking outdoors, it is refreshing and relaxing, as well as an efficient workout. It is low-impact, which means it is easier on your joints than an exercise ... more »

How to Optimize Your Marathon Training

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Marathon training must be a balance between stress and rest. Remember that you are embarking on a long-term goal, so be sure to focus on the "long run.".. more »

How to practice basketball on your own

By 02SmithA

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Basketball is a great sport, and it is very easy to practice on your own. Here are some tips on how to get better on your own time... more »

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