There is general agreement that the number of hours spent in deliberate practice and training positively correlates with level of achievement in both individual and team sports; whether this intense practice must begin during early childhood and to the exclusion of other sports is a matter of debate. Sports specialization is defined as intense, year-round […]
Physical Fitness Physical fitness comprises two related concepts: general fitness (a state of health and well-being) and specific fitness (a task-oriented definition based on the ability to perform specific aspects of sports or occupations). In previous years, fitness was commonly defined as the capacity to carry out the day’s activities without undue fatigue. However, as […]
The triathlon is one of the most diverse and intense endurance events for any athlete. By combining swimming, cycling, and running provides a significant cardiovascular challenge that also requires multiple techniques and a range of muscles. Endurance Sports Unlike performing a single event this utilizes muscles in the entire body, using them in different combinations […]