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Tag: athletic performance

Cathe Friedrich doing planks in her STS 2.0 No Equipment Abs workout

5 Reasons to Embrace the Core-licious Workout That Planks Offer

Discover the core-licious wonder of planks and unlock a multitude of health and fitness benefits. From spine protection to improved posture, enhanced athletic performance, and greater balance, this comprehensive guide explores the reasons why planks should be an essential part of your workout routine. Explore plank variations, tips for optimal performance, and embark on a journey towards a stronger core and a fitter, more resilient you.

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Genetics and athletic performance.

How Much Do Genetics Impact Fitness and Athletic Performance?

How much of fitness and athletic capabilities is due to genetics and how much is a product of training and motivation? Studies have looked at this issue and it’s a combination of training and genetics that makes one person get fitter and stronger than another. Here’s how much of a role genetics and training play.

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Can Eating More Vegetables Improve Exercise Performance?

Can Eating More Vegetables Improve Exercise Performance?

Can eating your vegetables boost exercise performance? Certain vegetables contain natural chemicals called inorganic nitrates that may improve exercise capacity. Find out what science shows about dietary nitrates, how they impact exercise performance and what other health benefits they offer.

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Benefits of Jump Squats

Benefits of Jump Squats

If you weight train, you probably do squats. Squats are essential for building lower body strength and firm legs and buttocks. They also burn calories because you’re working large muscle groups. There’s another way to tone your lower body and build explosive power – with squat jumps. What are the benefits of adding squat jumps to your fitness routine?

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What Is HiiT?

What Is HiiT?

Fitness crazes come and go, but one trend that seems to be enjoying some long-term life in gyms and personal training sessions is high-intensity interval training, also known as HiiT, high-intensity intermittent exercise (HiiE) and sprint interval training (SIT). It’s not for everyone, but it has the potential to kick your fitness level and fat loss up significantly.

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