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Image creditIf finishing a workout leaves your knees plotting revenge and your hips staging a protest, you might be doing too much too fast. Sure, it might sound pretty amazing getting to train like an MMA fighter, or well, any sports professional in general, but even professionals get knee pain. Actually, believe it or not, you don’t even need to be over thirty to deal with something like this, and yeah, not every fitness routine has to feel like boot camp to be effective. 

And honestly, it shouldn’t. The idea that a workout only counts if you’re dripping in sweat and limping the next day is a myth that needs to go straight in the bin. Thankfully, people are getting smart about their joints now. But really, the goal isn’t just to be fit today, but to still be able to move freely decades down the line. That means shifting the focus to workouts that feel good, build strength, and keep the pressure off all those moving parts that already take a beating in everyday life.

You Need to Crawl Before You Lift

Does that phrase sound a little too old school? Well, yeah, it might be, but there’s seriously a lot of truth to it. So, for starters, there’s a reason crawling is part of baby development milestones. It’s one of the most underrated movements in adult fitness, too. Now, crawling across the floor might not sound impressive, but it’s a full-body workout that strengthens the shoulders, core, and hips while being kind to the joints.

Seriously, you read that right, and yes, it’s effective. So, you’ll need to just start with a slow bear crawl or even hands-and-knees crawling if you’re easing back in. The key is to keep your movements smooth and controlled. It builds coordination, balance, and stability from the ground up. Oh, and bonus points if you do it on a soft surface so it feels more like play and less like punishment.

If you want to start your journey in MMA, then the first thing you need to do is focus on building a solid foundation. You need to learn about the sport, and a good way for you to do this is to watch it. You can usually find streams online, or you can download the official UFC app if you want to get access to additional content. 

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Learn the Sport

When you watch MMA, you will find that it is easier for you to pick up on a basic foundation of knowledge. You can also make sure that you develop skills with boxing, kickboxing, or even Muay Thai. If you can focus on learning the sport, then this will help you to understand the style you would like to adopt and how you can use different moves to your advantage. You can also try your hand at the fantasy league of MMA. When you do, you will notice that you can get to grips with what MMA is about and how it’s possible to change your style of fighting depending on the opponent you are going up against. Things like this can make you a formidable opponent, and it also allows you to expand your knowledge and understanding of the sport as a whole.

The Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing is one of the most prestigious and difficult accomplishments in all of sports. To win the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes in a single season requires not only immense talent but also endurance, versatility, and the ability to recover quickly between races. Only 13 horses have ever accomplished this feat in over a century of racing. Here’s a ranking of the top 10 Triple Crown winners in horse racing history, considering the dominance of their campaigns, the competition they faced, and their place in the sport’s legacy.

1. Secretariat (1973)

Trainer: Lucien Laurin
Jockey: Ron Turcotte

No Triple Crown list is complete without Secretariat at the top. Widely regarded as the greatest racehorse of all time, “Big Red” captured the imagination of the nation during his 1973 campaign. After losing the Wood Memorial, he rebounded with an electrifying Kentucky Derby win in which he ran each quarter-mile faster than the previous one—a feat never seen before or since.

He followed that with a record-setting Preakness victory and then delivered the most iconic performance in racing history at the Belmont Stakes, winning by a staggering 31 lengths and setting a still-standing world record for 1½ miles (2:24). Secretariat wasn’t just a Triple Crown winner—he was a supernova.

2. Citation (1948)

Trainer: Ben A. Jones
Jockey: Eddie Arcaro

Citation was the first horse to earn over $1 million in his career and might be the greatest horse not named Secretariat. He won 19 of 20 starts as a 3-year-old in 1948, including an effortless sweep of the Triple Crown. He could beat sprinters, milers, and distance horses with ease.

He returned from a year-long layoff due to injury and still managed to win after the Triple Crown, showcasing his remarkable durability and consistency. Citation’s ability to win over various distances and against older horses adds to his legend.

3. Seattle Slew (1977)

Trainer: Billy Turner
Jockey: Jean Cruguet

Seattle Slew made history as the only horse to win the Triple Crown while undefeated. From modest beginnings and purchased for just $17,500, Slew had a powerful, almost mechanical stride and could dominate from the front.

His wire-to-wire win in the Kentucky Derby demonstrated both strength and courage. He handled slop in the Preakness and showed grit in the Belmont. After an injury-plagued 4-year-old season, he returned and beat 1978 Triple Crown winner Affirmed in the Marlboro Cup, cementing his legacy.

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Live betting today offers that immediate rush, but in 2025, it will offer much more. The technology behind it will be smarter, offering real-time data that helps you make more informed decisions, faster.   Instead of depending on basic odds or intuition, you’ll be equipped to place precise bets in the middle of the action.

So, what does this mean for you as a bettor? Let’s explore how the next evolution of live betting will change everything.

Real-Time Data Will Go Beyond the Basics

If you’ve been placing live bets, you’re likely familiar with real-time stats like scores, injuries, and odds. But in 2025, the depth of this data will reach new levels. Real-time insights will go beyond traditional statistics to track player performance in once-unimaginable ways.

For example, you’ll be able to see a running back’s fatigue levels in real time, analyze how exhaustion impacts their performance, and predict when they might slow down or speed up. Real-time momentum shifts will be tracked to show how the game’s pace changes, giving you a clearer picture of which team has the upper hand.

You’ll gain a deeper look into the mental side of the game — including indicators like stress levels — that can influence an athlete’s decisions and performance. Thanks to wearable tech tracking real-time data such as heart rate, movement, and recovery metrics, it’s becoming possible to anticipate a player’s next move with greater accuracy. This kind of insight is reshaping Sports betting, shifting it from a reactive activity to a more predictive, data-driven process that gives bettors a sharper edge in fast-paced live markets.

Personalized Mobile Betting Will Change the Game

Mobile betting will undergo a massive transformation by 2025, offering a smarter and more personalized experience than ever. With advancements in mobile platforms and real-time data integration, betting apps will start anticipating your preferences, delivering insights and alerts that cater to you.

For instance, you could receive personalized notifications based on your betting history, such as an alert when a key player is about to reach a significant milestone, like hitting their season-high for points or rebounds.

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Everyone knows that hobbies can be great for multiple reasons. They let you relax, help you have a great time, and can even get you a little physically active. Sometimes, it’s worth focusing on the last of these by taking up a few physical hobbies. These can be more interesting than you’d think.

They’ll even be quite a bit of fun, on top of helping you get a little fitter. Some of these could stand out more than others because of how interesting they’ll be. Three of these might be focusing on. There’s no reason why you shouldn’t have a great time with them.

Sports

Sports is one of the more obvious areas to focus on with this. There’ll be plenty of options with this, and some could be a lot more fun than others. Even the likes of padel ball can be worth it, once you pick up some professional padel rackets. Once you’re playing, you’ll have quite a bit of fun.

Are you someone who loves sports? If you are, then you might have been thinking about how you could make a career out of this. Perhaps you got started in a career that you didn’t actually like too much, and now you’re regretting your choice, instead deciding that you want to pursue a passion of yours. That’s a great idea! It might be tough to work out what your options actually are though, which is exactly why we’ve written this article. 

Down below, you’re going to find some of the suggestions that we’ve come up with to help you get started in a sports related career. Of course, there is your typical athlete, but to be honest if you were going to pursue this route you probably either would know by now, or would have done it by now. But, if you want other options, read on.

Offering Coaching Or Training

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We’re going to kick this article off by saying that you can consider offering coaching or training if you have the knowledge and ability to do this. You have to have confidence in your knowledge of the sport that you’re planning to coach, and you have to dedicate yourself to learning more as and when necessary. You also need to understand that not every person is the same, so it’s important for you to learn different teaching techniques, different abilities in people and so much more.