1. Keeping Your Head Safe Even though it’s done on a bike, motocross is still a very physical sport. Just about every part of your body is working to control and steer the bike, and your whole body is susceptible…
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1. Time is of the Essence When a baby gets a tooth knocked out, it’s best to leave it for the tooth fairy, since trying to put it back could damage the permanent tooth coming in behind it. However, knocking…
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Many strength training programs can help you lose weight. According to “Xtreme Lean” authors Jonathan Lawson and Steve Holman, weight training helps to burn fat more efficiently than cardiovascular training. The reason for this is simple, you do not just…
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Overview A rebounder, or mini trampoline, provides a fun cardio workout. Rebounding not only helps you break a sweat but is also linked to a number of additional health benefits from greater immunity to improvements in the lymphatic system. Best…
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According to a study by the Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP), more than 970,000 weight training-related injuries in the United States were treated in hospital emergency departments from 1990 to 2007, which suggested an almost 50% increase over…
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The dribble handoff is an offensive tactic in basketball. Using it properly can confuse and disrupt the defense. If executed poorly, however, the dribble handoff can result in an easy turnover. Regular practice can make this play an extremely effective…
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Overview Muscular endurance is the ability of a muscle or muscle group to exert force to overcome resistance in repeated efforts. In short, this means the ability to lift a little bit of weight many times. High-resistance training is a…
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1. Hip-Hop for Newcomers Do the hip-hop crip walk exclusively on either the left or right side or alternately on each side. The “right side” consists of your right foot in front performing the out and in motion leading with…
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Overview Kyokushin is a form of karate known for its rigid self-discipline. In Japanese, Kyokushin means “ultimate truth.” Practitioners of Kyokushin karate employ its various techniques to pursue the ultimate truth of mind, body, and spirit. According to Kyokushin Karate…
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Overview Originally designed as a less strenuous alternative to basketball for men, volleyball has developed into an amateur pastime and an Olympic sport for men and women. Becoming the first competitive fall collegiate sport for women, volleyball continues to offer…
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1. Tone With Legwork Lunges Jazzercise lunges tone legs with a powerful lean to the side. Start with your feet together and arms at your sides. Step out to the right with your toes pointed at a 45-degree angle. Lean…
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Overview Softball and baseball gloves may appear similar at first glance, but they are each tailored to the specifications of their respective sports. Essentially, all gloves are made of leather or synthetic materials and are designed to help fielders catch…
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Overview After extensive use, a softball bat’s fibers begin to stretch, causing the bat to become more powerful. Hitters often like the feel of the bat after it’s been broken in, but do not like having to wait through several…
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1. Dislocation of the Sternoclavicular Joint Ligaments connect the clavicle, or the collar bone, to the sternum, or the breastbone. This connection makes up the only attachment for the arm bones to the main part of the skeleton. Only a…
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Although the gap between heart disease in men and women is closing, there are still differences in the average age of onset of symptoms and in the causes of heart disease in men and women. Some of these are caused…
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1. Swing It Up a Notch Once you have learned basic swing dancing steps, you can move on to more advanced steps and learn to combine awing dancing moves. Swing dancing is not just one sort of dance. Instead it’s…
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Overview Show jumping is a form of equestrian riding. It is derived from the sport of cross country horse jumping. Show jumping is a worldwide sport, and is a fully-sanctioned Olympic event, featuring both men’s and women’s competition. Show jumping…
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Overview Rubber grips are common on mountain bike handlebars, also called flat or straight bars, and variations on flat bars used with comfort, hybrid or other types of casual riding bikes. Manufacturers design rubber grips to fit tightly, so they…
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The definition of camping changes depending on who you talk to; some people prefer hiking into the backcountry with nothing but freeze-dried food and whatever gear they can carry in and on their pack, others think camping is a 40…
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1. Janda Explained Janda sit ups are a bit tricky to get right the first time you try them. The two basic principles that make janda sit ups stand out from the exercise crowd are irradiation and reciprocal inhibition. During…
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Cyclocross bikes differ from regular road bikes in a few ways. The frame’s rear triangle and fork are designed to allow greater clearance for wider tires and to help decrease mud buildup. The bikes use cantilever brakes for better control…
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The quickest methods for weight loss do not always make the healthiest choices and are intended for only short-term use. A weight-loss program that yields long-term, sustainable results should include gradual caloric restriction and increased physical activity. However, there are…
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Overview Diabetes is a term that refers to a group of diseases that can affect how the body utilizes glucose, or blood sugar. According to the American Diabetes Association, 23.6 million children and adults in the United States live with…
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1. Start at the Beginning Attend a beginner class in Laya yoga to get started. In these classes, the instructor provides the bhramari kumbhaka or humming sound made deep in the throat. Students use this method to develop proper breath…
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Walleye is one of the abundant species of fish in the southern Great Lakes and northern Midwest, making it a popular target for anglers. It doesn’t hurt, either, that walleye is popular around the dinner table, but in order to…
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Having excess fat on your stomach can cause feelings of distress when you are about to slip into your swimsuit and walk onto the beach in the summertime. If that’s not bad enough, having excess belly fat can also increase…
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1. Sit, Stand, Take Your Pick You can perform neck retraction stretches from a sitting or standing position or even lying down or leaning against a wall. The key to getting a good stretch is to maintain good posture. Keep…
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1. Do a Standing Quadriceps Stretch The standing quadriceps stretch is an easy and effective stretch for the thighs. Simply find a wall, chair or something sturdy for you to hold on to while performing this stretch. Balance yourself by…
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1. Do It With or Without Props Teach Pilates exercises on a mat or with equipment such as a fitness ball or band (also known as a stretch band). The band provides resistance, usually for building up strength in the…
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An extra coat of fat around the waistline is aesthetically unattractive and it may lead to health problems. According to the Mayo Clinic, fat accumulated around the belly can lead to cardiovascular diseases, some types of cancers and diabetes. Fortunately,…
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