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VOLLEYBALL Calories burned/hour: ~260–500 Main muscles: shoulders, quadriceps, glutes, calves, core Benefits: coordination, reaction time, teamwork, explosive power BASKETBALL Calories burned/hour: ~440–650 Main muscles: quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, shoulders, core Benefits: strength, endurance, teamwork, tactical thinking AMERICAN FOOTBALL Calories burned/hour: ~500–700 (varies by position) Main muscles: chest, shoulders, legs, core Benefits: power, strength, sprint speed, tactical awareness SOCCER Calories burned/hour: ~500-800 Main muscles: quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, glutes, core Benefits: endurance, coordination, agility, teamwork RUGBY Calories burned/hour: ~600–900 Main muscles: legs, glutes, core, shoulders, chest Benefits: strength, endurance, teamwork, tactical thinking ROCK…

An Olympic Congrats Call That Took an Unexpected Turn As many of you are aware, the XXV Olympic Winter Games took place throughout February, from the 6th to the 22nd. They were held in northern Italy, specifically Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. These games marked many achievements for individual athletes and entire countries alike. However, an event that has gained more attention than others, for all the wrong reasons. The very last day of competition saw the Men’s Gold Medal Game in Ice Hockey. The teams were Canada and the USA,…

This Olympic, World, and national champion is changing the narrative for athletes and artists alike. Her raw skill on the ice is undeniable, but one could argue that it is her pure passion for her craft that touched the hearts of many across the globe. Her unwavering commitment to being herself is actively pushing the boundaries of figure skating and of “grind” culture as a whole. However, to understand her influence, it is important to look at her past. Retirement By the time she turned 13, Liu became the youngest-ever…