http://universalsports.com 30 sports, 25 world championships, your destination for Olympic sports and athletes – world class events in cycling, swimming, track & field, gymnastics, skiing, figure skating, triathlon, rugby & more. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:30:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://1.gravatar.com/blavatar/3729db9ad5d405e0ea9c098bd62f5b66?s=96&d=http%3A%2F%2Fs2.wp.com%2Fi%2Fbuttonw-com.png http://universalsports.com http://universalsports.com/video/tipping-points-episode-1-marathon-cross-training-3/ http://universalsports.com/video/tipping-points-episode-1-marathon-cross-training-3/#comments Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:51:23 +0000 cbolter http://universalsports.com/video/tipping-points-episode-1-marathon-cross-training-3/ ]]> For many runners, a common misconception is, “I run a lot so I don’t need to work my legs.” On the contrary, when asking your legs to endure long amounts of peak performance, one must condition them with exercises such as squats, deadlifts, lunges.

]]> 0 http://universalsports.com/video/usa-rugby-rising-day-in-the-life/ http://universalsports.com/video/usa-rugby-rising-day-in-the-life/#comments Fri, 07 Jun 2013 01:06:18 +0000 gussdogg2 http://universalsports.com/video/usa-rugby-rising-day-in-the-life/ ]]> Follow the USA Women’s Eagles through a day of training as they prepare for their summer matches.

]]> 0 http://universalsports.com/video/universal-sports-update-pistorius-back-on-track/ http://universalsports.com/video/universal-sports-update-pistorius-back-on-track/#comments Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:55:34 +0000 cbolter http://universalsports.com/video/universal-sports-update-pistorius-back-on-track/ ]]> Though his recent court case is far from over, Pistorius has returned to the track for training.

]]> 0 http://universalsports.com/video/watch-the-2013-boston-marathon-on-universal-sports/ http://universalsports.com/video/watch-the-2013-boston-marathon-on-universal-sports/#comments Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:45:46 +0000 cbolter http://universalsports.com/video/watch-the-2013-boston-marathon-on-universal-sports/ ]]> For twenty weeks they have endured rigorous training and on April 15th, many of the world’s best marathoners will conquer 26.2 miles of Boston turf. Watch the 2013 Boston Marathon live, only on Universal Sports.

]]> 0 http://universalsports.com/video/tipping-points-marathon-edition-episode-4-recovery-tips/ http://universalsports.com/video/tipping-points-marathon-edition-episode-4-recovery-tips/#comments Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:00:30 +0000 cbolter http://universalsports.com/video/tipping-points-marathon-edition-episode-4-recovery-tips/ ]]> On this episode of Tipping Points presented by Asics, our trainer gives some great tips and we cover the importance of stretching and recovery after a training session.

]]> 0 http://universalsports.com/video/tipping-points-marathon-edition-episode-3-doing-the-leg-work/ http://universalsports.com/video/tipping-points-marathon-edition-episode-3-doing-the-leg-work/#comments Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:00:52 +0000 cbolter http://universalsports.com/video/tipping-points-marathon-edition-episode-3-doing-the-leg-work/ ]]> Proper warm up for training runs and marathons include elevating heart rate through a dynamic warm-up and a running specific warm up (exaggerated running motions, high knees, butt kickers, leg swings.) It is also recommended to drive the course. Tipping Points is Presented by Asics.

]]> 0 http://universalsports.com/video/tipping-points-episode-2-warming-up-for-the-race/ http://universalsports.com/video/tipping-points-episode-2-warming-up-for-the-race/#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2013 03:55:01 +0000 cbolter http://universalsports.com/video/tipping-points-episode-2-warming-up-for-the-race/ ]]> One important aspect that can’t be forgotten when training for a marathon is the necessity of a solid core. Check out these core tips on this episode of Tipping Points, presented by Asics.

]]> 0 http://universalsports.com/video/2013-fis-alpine-skiing-world-cup-kvitfjell-mens-super-g-ted-ligety-interview/ http://universalsports.com/video/2013-fis-alpine-skiing-world-cup-kvitfjell-mens-super-g-ted-ligety-interview/#comments Sun, 03 Mar 2013 18:39:36 +0000 cbolter http://universalsports.com/video/2013-fis-alpine-skiing-world-cup-kvitfjell-mens-super-g-ted-ligety-interview/ ]]> Ligety talks about how he was disappointed about today’s race. He also discusses his experience training at Sochi this past week. 

]]> 0 http://universalsports.com/video/2013-fis-ski-jumping-world-cup-oberstdorf-richard-freitag-interview/ http://universalsports.com/video/2013-fis-ski-jumping-world-cup-oberstdorf-richard-freitag-interview/#comments Sat, 16 Feb 2013 22:20:35 +0000 cbolter http://universalsports.com/video/2013-fis-ski-jumping-world-cup-oberstdorf-richard-freitag-interview/ ]]> Richard Freitag (GER) talks about the hard work and training that went into getting his big win today.

]]> 0 http://universalsports.com/video/2013-fis-alpine-skiing-world-cup-st-anton-super-g-vonn-4th/ http://universalsports.com/video/2013-fis-alpine-skiing-world-cup-st-anton-super-g-vonn-4th/#comments Sun, 13 Jan 2013 14:51:00 +0000 universalsports http://universalsports.com/video/2013-fis-alpine-skiing-world-cup-st-anton-super-g-vonn-4th/ ]]> Back from an extended training break, Lindsey Vonn (USA) takes 4th place, .01 seconds off the podium.

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