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Introduction to Athletic
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Athletics
is the broad term for track (Running) and field (Jumping &
Throwing Events) sporting pursuits. Olympics
and Athletics have a very close relationship dating back to the
days of the Ancient Greeks.
The Modern Althetic Event Lists include:
[Track Events] 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 5000m, 10'000m
[Hurdles] 100m, 110m, 400m [Relay] 4 by 100m, 4 by 400m
[Steeplechase] 3000m.
[Field Events] Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump, Pole Vault,
Discus, Hammer, Javelin & Shotput
[Mixtures of Discipline] Heptathlon & Decathlon |
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Specialist Training
Equipment for Athletes |
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Athletics is a wide and varied list of sporting disciplines and
therefore enlists the help of a huge range of fitness equipment.
The need to train for strength, power and endurance, whilst
targeting muscle groups specific to the athlete's particular
sporting discipline makes it very difficult to list in one page
the best fitness equipment for the whole sport. At Heroes
Fitness Stores we can advise you on the best equipment for you
... please call us on 01603 763870 or drop in to one of
our stores for advice. |
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Commercial Standard Fitness Power
Rack with Adjustable Spotting Rods. A Perfect system for
athletes to work all of the primary and secondary strength
building exercises
Find more information here ...
Ideal for toning
the muscle in your legs and arms, these Wrist and Ankle
Weights add 2 x 1kg of extra weight to either your legs or
wrists, helping you to maximise your power walks.
Find more information here ... |
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Improve your
Aerobic fitness with our huge range of indoor training aids.
Rowing Machines are effective, easily stored and allow you to
train indoors when the weather is not good.
For more information ... |
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Heroes Fitness Stores is
different from many sports retailers. We have stores in Norwich,
Ipswich and Colchester which will welcome your visit and
will be only too pleased to discuss your rehabilitation and
advise you on the best supplements and stacks to help you
recover.
Alternatively, you could call us
on 01603 763870 or Email:
heroesmuscle@btconnect.com for one to one advise on any
sports training topic.
Your goals are our goals :-) |
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Nutrition Advice for
Athletes |
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Athletes require
the best nutrition available to enable them to compete at the
highest level. Building muscle, energy supply and protein for
post training recovery are all extremely important to a training
athlete.
Here are some of
our recommendations:
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Heroes Fitness Stores is your
one-stop-shop for all of your sports nutritional requirements.
We have hand-picked our
Supplement Stacks to provide you with the best possible
complimentary nutritional supplements at fantastic prices ! |
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Injury & Rehabilitation
Advice for Athletes |
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If you have been a
Athlete for
many years you probably are no stranger to the cuts and bruises
that often occur when surfer and board meet heavy swells.
Sometimes you may even experience a more serious injury,
typically to your Back, Knee, Ankle,
Shoulder and Neck ... Strains, Sprains
and even the occasional break.
Here are some of
our great sport supports that will help you protect your
injuries:
Note: All injuries should
always be seen by a medical practitioner. |
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Athletics Governing Bodies |
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