Sports Conditioning

How to Follow a Baseball Conditioning Program

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Summertime makes us think of the beach, ice-cold lemonade and America's favorite pastime--baseball. Baseball is a largely anaerobic sport, meaning the heart rate is not raised much during play. Plyometrics, a technique that uses a start-stop or ... more »

How to Get Faster with these Simple and Free Exercises

By Bobbi Miller

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You don't need any fancy equipment to get blazing speed. Here are simple and free exercises to get faster... more »

How to Get Rid of Flabby Outer Thighs

By HeatherJ

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Those unwanted saddlebags that gather around our hips and thighs seem to linger no matter how hard we try. Want to send them packin’? Try these exercises, either at home, at the gym, or in the park... more »

How to Improve Your 5K Race Time

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You've discovered the challenge of the 5K race - a balance of strength and speed. Now, you want to go faster... more »

How to Increase Stamina

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The human body can get used to a sedentary or inactive lifestyle. Low energy levels can affect your physical and mental performance. Increasing your stamina is about more that just building muscle or increasing strength. It is about the energy ... more »

How to Know if You are Ready to Run a Race

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Why run a race? Says running legend Grete Waitz: "There is something about the ritual of the race - putting on the number, lining up, being timed - that brings out the best in us.".. more »

How to Make Board-Short Plumber's Crack Look Sexy

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"You can always go to a tanning salon and tan naked. A 'fake and bake' butt tan would add that touch of class a plumber's crack needs," says Timmy Reyes, O'Neill Surf Team rider... more »

How to Make Tacklers Miss - Running Back Drills

By Bobbi Miller

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Here I'll show you, the running back, a workout to build strong calves and strong ankles to help you make would be tacklers miss... more »

How to Make Your Fists Stronger

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If you plan to fight competitively, you'll want to make your fists as strong as possible. When you have a powerful fist, you can knock down your opponent and make them really feel the impact of your punch. You'll need time and dedication to ... more »

How to Perform Water Aerobics to Improve Lower Body Strength

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The body is almost weightless in the water, which makes it ideal for increasing lower body strength, power and agility through power jumps. Here are a few steps to performing water aerobics and increasing your lower body strength... more »

How to Prepare for a 10K Race

By Marivell Alicea

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Train to prevent injuries on the day of the big race! Always remember to stretch prior to running and after running... more »

How to Strengthen Your Hand for Bowling

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Improving the strength of your hand, wrist, and forearm will improve your ability to bowl consistently... more »

How to Stretch Your Hip Flexors Before Skiing

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This stretch, commonly known as the butterfly stretch, loosens your hip flexors and prevents cramps while skiing. It's especially important if you're planning to "skate" on Nordic skis... more »

How to Train for a Marathon in 12 Weeks

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Before attempting this training schedule, you should be able to run 12 miles. If you have any doubts about your fitness, consult your doctor... more »

How to Train for Skiing by Running Downhill

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Running downhill is part of a ski racer's off-season, dry-land training program, and it's effective for recreational skiers, too... more »

How to Train to Run a 10K Race

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The 10K (10 kilometers, or 6.2 miles) is a road-running standard. Even if you're a beginning runner, you've likely heard of the 10K... more »

How to Train to Run a 10-Mile to Half-Marathon Race

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Some runners don't seem to be able to get going until about four or five miles into a 10K - when the race is nearly over. For these runners, the ideal race range spans from 10 miles to a half-marathon... more »

How to Train to Run Your First 5K

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The 5K (5 kilometers, or 3.1 miles) is the most popular running distance in the United States, and it's a good introduction to distance running... more »

How to Calculate Lactate Threshold

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If you're a runner, cyclist or other endurance athlete, knowing your lactate threshold can help you train to better increase your performance. Like calculating VO2Max, determining your lactate threshold can be done a variety of ways, though some ... more »

How to Do Strength Training for Triathlons

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Triathlete and television broadcaster Kim Hunter says, "Strength training is not only for strength, but for injury prevention.".. more »

How to Eat for Optimal Athletic Performance in Cold Weather

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Eating properly during cold weather will keep you warmer and give you more energy... more »

How to Find the Best Health Clubs in New York City

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Maybe you live in the Big Apple, or are visiting town to catch a few Broadway shows or say hi to Lady Liberty. Whatever it is, if you don't want to let your workout slide, here are some tips to find the best health clubs in New York... more »

How to Get a Ripped Chest

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You can get a ripped chest with these tips!.. more »

How to Get Six Pack Abs

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If you’re looking to hit the beach, impress that hot love interest or just do something that makes you feel good for yourself, blasting your abs into shape is a good way to go. Having strong abdominal muscles helps with posture and helps you feel ... more »

How to Keep Your Boxing Gear Smelling Fresh

By HowHeather

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One of the smelliest things in the world is boxing or martial arts gear. If you don’t take care of it, you won’t even want to put on your own gloves for training because they’ll smell terrible. If you keep up on taking care of your gear in ... more »

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