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How Pro Basketball Players Stay in Shape

They are the best basketball players in the world, but as Pete Maravich once said, "You don't get here by wishing."

From in-season workouts with LaMarcus Aldridge to injury rehab with Carlos Boozer to an exhausting offseason session with Glen "Big Baby" Davis, the iHoops Training Room shows you just how tough it is to stay on top.

Watch these behind-the-scenes videos of the work NBA and WNBA players do away from the basketball court, and get a better idea of the sacrifice players must make to be the best.

• iHoops Training Room: Kevin Durant

  Find out how Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant stays fit so he's at his best for the big games.

• iHoops Training Room: Chris Paul

  Watch how New Orleans Hornets star Chris Paul stays in shape so he can continue being one of the top point guards in the NBA.

• iHoops Training Room: LaMarcus Aldridge

  In-season workouts are just as important as offseason training. Watch how LaMarcus Aldridge hits the weights hard between games.

• iHoops Training Room: Dwight Howard

  Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard is one of the most physically imposing players in the NBA. Find out what kind of work he put in to become such a force.

• iHoops Training Room: Core Workouts With Tamika Catchings

  Find out how a strong core can help your game, and see what exercises WNBA superstar Tamika Catchings does to stay on top.

• iHoops Training Room: Carlos Boozer

  When Carlos Boozer went down with a knee injury, he had to work harder than ever. Find out how Boozer made a quick recovery and joined his Utah Jazz teammates back on the court.

• iHoops Training Room: Udonis Haslem

  Udonis Haslem has become an established NBA player despite being undrafted out of college. Find out his secret to defying the odds.

• Setting Offseason Goals With Gilbert Arenas

  Gilbert Arenas has become an NBA star, and the time he puts into his offseason training is a big reason why. Watch what Arenas does once the season is over to make sure he's even better when the games start again.

• iHoops Training Room: Strength Training With Tamika Catchings

  Watch workouts WNBA superstar Tamika Catchings does to remain one of the strongest players in women's basketball.

• iHoops Training Room: Court Conditioning With Tamika Catchings

  How does WNBA superstar Tamika Catchings keep her conditioning level high? Watch as she gives insight into her training routine.

• iHoops Training Room: Glen 'Big Baby' Davis

  Watch the work that Glen "Big Baby" Davis puts in during the offseason to go from a second-round draft pick out of LSU into an important piece of the perennial power Boston Celtics.

• Video: Offseason Training With Al Horford

  NBA All-Star Al Horford wasn't satisfied with what he had already accomplished. Here's an inside look of what he did to get even better.

• iHoops Training Room: Arron Afflalo

  Sparked by a creative strength coach, Arron Afflalo of the Denver Nuggets keeps himself in peak shape in order to help his team succeed. Get an inside look at different exercises the UCLA alum does.

• iHoops Training Room: Carmelo Anthony

  Watch as NBA superstar Carmelo Anthony gives an inside look at the offseason training philosophy that keeps him among pro basketball's elite.

• How Gilbert Arenas Trains in the Offseason

  NBA standout Gilbert Arenas shows how his offseason training regimen changed after a serious knee injury in 2007.

• An Inside Look at Dwyane Wade's Offseason Training

  This inspirational video shows what Dwyane Wade has to do, every single day, to remain one of the best players in the NBA.

• An Early-Morning Workout With Chris Paul

  NBA superstar Chris Paul is in the gym working on his game before the sun even rises. Here's an inside look at how hard he works early in the morning.

• iHoops Training Room: Derrick Rose and Brandon Jennings

  Watch how young stars Derrick Rose and Brandon Jennings prepare for competition--even an exhibition like the NBA All-Star Skills Challenge.

• A Post Player Workout With Carlos Boozer

  Carlos Boozer is a productive NBA veteran because of the amount of work he puts into his game. Here's a typical workout he goes through, which focuses on post moves and strength training.

• Video: What Motivates Kevin Garnett

  Kevin Garnett opens up his mind and lets you know why he has established himself as an NBA star--and how he motivates himself every season.

• Sprint Workouts With Chris Bosh

  Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh explains why going to your local track and running wind sprints can be beneficial to your basketball game.

• Staying Fit With Chauncey Billups

  Learn how veteran Chauncey Billups and the Denver Nuggets' energetic strength coach Steve Hess work together to keep Billups on top of the NBA.