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The workouts provided to you in this program have given you all the tools necessary to pass the USSS Physical Fitness Test. It is incumbent upon you as the trainee to conduct both strength training and endurance based workouts to meet your goals. All trainees are encouraged to work out six days a week with one active rest day. An active rest day does not mean you sit in your room and do nothing. An active rest day is meant to be a light or easy day where you are still moving, but not at the…

and you'll get rid of that belly fat in no time. The hard work comes into play when you do your workout routine. Whether that hard work comes from doing P90X Ab Ripper, Insanity Cardio Abs, or any other routine. Hard work is a must to develop ab muscles. And it takes discipline. I had someone I coach once say to me,"I have been doing the P90X Ab Ripper after the workouts most of the time. I skip a few, but I did it three times last month". Uh... it should be coming up in your workout about…

Physical therapy can make a positive difference in an individual's ability to live an active, healthy lifestyle. The services provided by physical therapists go far beyond that of just helping people recover; physical therapy is a tool that enables people to live active, comfortable, and healthy lifestyle while completing everyday tasks. Physical therapy also prevents injuries and provides patients with a feeling of hope. Increasing range of motion, decreasing pain, preventing injuries, and…

that running shoes have. Recovery after a run is important to all runners - not just beginners - but is something that is often overlooked. When you are finished running, you should do a cool down walk and some stretching. It is important for your muscles so that you can alleviate the soreness that you will get if you just go sit down after your run. Being overly sore when you go out the next day could also keep you from wanting to continue with your…

which is a neurological disorder that affects body movement and muscle coordination. As a result of my Cerebral Palsy, I have endured and overcame many challenges, which have greatly affected who I am today. Cerebral Palsy is not a cookie-cutter condition; the severity of the condition, type of muscle contraction, and the area(s) affected vary from person to person. In my case, the Cerebral Palsy is less severe, causing only the muscles in my legs to contract at a higher rate than normal. That…

Plantar Fasciitis A disorder which results in pain in the bottom of the foot and in the heel is known as plantar fasciitis. It can lead to severe pain when the movement is done after a period of rest or with the first few steps of the day. When the toes are brought towards the shin and bending of the foot will also result in pain. This disorder is affected in both the legs of one-third of the people around the world. Typically, no night sweats or fever has been experienced by the people and…

However, one of the most common causes of a herniated disc is overusing and twisting and turning your back muscles instead of using the leg and thigh muscles when you are lifting heavy items. Another common cause for a herniated disc is gradual wear and tear as a result of aging, which is known as disc degeneration. As you age, the discs in your spine will naturally loose some of…

Breathing: If the dog is not breathing, pull their tongue forward, close their mouth and tilt its head back just a little. If the dog has still not started breathing, open its mouth and check there is nothing blocked, if there is a blockage try to remove it. If the dog is still not breathing give it four to five breaths from your mouth to their nose, to do this, form a tight seal around the animals nose with your lips and use your hand to seal the dogs mouth. You should only give enough air to…

It is common sense to know that every sport has a specific shoe designed only for that sport. The shoe may help enhance performance or help in preventing injuries. Whatever it is, a professional will always make sure he has the right shoe for the task assigned to him. But most people do not think that weightlifting shoes are required when lifting free weights. This is a very common error and most people wear other shoes to the gym, just making sure they are comfortable. Weightlifting shoes are…

Achilles tendonitis: your Achilles tendon is the one that connects your calf muscles to your heel bone. It is also the one being used during walking, running, and jumping. When the Achilles tendon is injured, it causes a sharp and nagging pain at the back of your leg. 2. Ankle sprain: an ankle sprain may be a minor injury for athletes…