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Sports Fitness

Sports can be a great way to get in shape or stay that way. Having a specific goal can be a great motivator. Physically, you need strength and endurance. Your training will vary with your sport. You would not train the same way for pole vaulting as for swimming. You might, however, cross train. Cross training simply means that you include a variety of fitness activities in your program. Research shows that cross training builds stronger bones.

Remember to listen to your body. If you frequently feel exhausted or you are in pain, you may be overdoing it. Injuries can be the result. And be sure that you use your body and your equipment safely. What you eat and drink is also important. Water is the most important nutrient for active people. Drink it before, during and after workouts.

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  1. Sports Fitness (National Library of Medicine)  
    Sports can be a great way to get in shape or stay that way. Having a specific goal can be a great motivator. Physically, you need strength and endurance. Your ...
  2. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)  
    ... well-being for all people. President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition Learn how the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN) works to motivate people of all ...
  3. Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans: 2nd edition (Department of Health and Human Services) - PDF  
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  4. Fitness and Your 13- to 18-year-old (Nemours Foundation)  
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  6. Get Real about Getting Active (American Heart Association)  
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  7. Exercise for Children (National Library of Medicine)  
    Like adults, kids need exercise. Most children need at least an hour of physical activity every day. Regular exercise has many benefits for children. It can ...
  8. Exercise and Physical Fitness (National Library of Medicine)  
    Regular exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health. It has many benefits, including improving your overall health and fitness, and reducing ...
  9. Exercise for Older Adults (National Library of Medicine)  
    Exercise and physical activity are good for just about everyone, including older adults. There are four main types and each type is different. Doing them all ...
  10. Tips to Prevent Sports Injuries in Children and Teens (American Academy of Pediatrics)  
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