Fitness

1. Feel the Sensation In order to ski carve correctly, you must learn where you are making your slip-ups. Most often, when a person thinks he is carving correctly, he is actually skidding. If you slow down when carving, you…
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1. Kick-Off BMX, or Bicycle Motocross, started in full force in the 1970s, when groups of neighborhood bike riders in California decided their 20-inch Stingray bicycles could fly, flip and stand on end. BMX riders discovered their bikes would soar…
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1. Body Power Body punches commonly called uppercuts are power shots to the body. For maximum effectiveness, deliver these punches at close range. Generally thrown low to the body, often in the stomach region, body punches are executed with the…
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1. Know How to Traverse When you begin to learn the side slipping technique, it is best to be very familiar with downhill traversing. This technique sets you up for diagonal side slipping because in the traverse you do, many…
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1. Be Equipped Before you even attempt to barefoot water ski you must have the right equipment. First there is the barefoot skiing suit with padding and some form of built in flotation mechanism. Trying to barefoot ski without the…
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1. A Rocky Start for the World Karate Federation The formation of the World Karate Federation was a hallmark in the history of karate and no easy task. Japanese masters introduced karate to many countries around 1950. Most of the…
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1. Advance the Ball With Field Hockey Sticks In field hockey, the only time any part of the body should touch the ball occurs if you are the goalkeeper. If any other player makes contact with her feet, hands or…
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In the textbook “Exercise Physiology: Energy, Nutrition and Human Performance,” Dr. William D. McArdle and Professors Frank I. Katch and Victor L. Katch describe the muscles of the abdomen as the transverse abdominus, which runs laterally from the sternum to…
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1. Mogul Preparation Skiing moguls is tough at first, but with a little practice any skier can master them. As you near a mogul or bump on the slope there a few things you must do before going over one….
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According to American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer Shelby Young, to shrink belly fat requires a combination of cardiovascular work and strength and resistance training. Finding moves that fuse the two are the most beneficial in transforming belly…
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1. Jui Jitsu Heritage Judo means gentle ways. The martial art from of Judo was patterned after an ancient Japanese fighting form called Jujitsu. While employing the throws and moves of the fighting martial arts program, Judo also incorporates mental…
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Pilates, an 80-year-old philosophy of exercise that focuses on body awareness, deep breathing and slow movements, has been shown as an effective method of exercise for chronic low back pain or disability, notes a study by the School of Rehabilitation…
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For many people, camping is an opportunity to get out of the hustle and bustle of daily life and enjoy the great outdoors. But to do that, you’ve still got to have all the essentials needed to enjoy a night…
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According to Vern Gambetta, director of Gambetta Sports Training Systems, core training is your ability to maintain posture and center of gravity while you move in different directions and speeds. It is not about training your abdominal muscles, but your…
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1. Gain Possession of the Ball When it comes to field hockey, the defensive team works to keep the other team from scoring. One of the ways defensive players do this is by tackling the ball. If you have a…
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Rope climbing is an effective exercise for the arms, upper back, core and legs and is used in the military as a confidence building tool as well as for physical training. Becoming popular in nonmilitary circles such as martial arts…
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Basketball is a dynamic and fast-paced sport that requires a wide range of fitness attributes from its players. The start/stop style of play seen in basketball uses predominately the anaerobic energy systems and players must be fast and powerful to…
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Overview A triathlon most often consists of three segments of an endurance race: running, cycling and swimming. Because all three events use the body’s aerobic energy systems, a training program that emphasizes cardiovascular stamina and muscular endurance is the best…
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Despite the name, the baseball ball pass is a type of pass you employ when playing basketball. The name comes from the style of throw you use. You will find the baseball pass is effective in long-passing situations. This is…
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Overview An ab roller is a low-cost, effective exercise tool for improving muscular strength and stability in the core area. Using a simple wheel-on-a-stick design, an ab roller uses your body’s weight as the resistance to help create targeted abdominal…
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Overview Resistance bands are a convenient, portable and effective way to strength train almost every muscle in the body, according to experts at the Mayo Clinic. Originally utilized by physical therapists for use with people recovering from injury, they are…
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September bass fishing can be tricky, but if you find the combination of a perfect spot and a lure you may catch an award-winning largemouth bass. Largemouth bass can be found in almost every state, Mexico and Central America, according…
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The butt, hips and thighs are three major areas involved with curves on the body. Even though the desire to emphasize these areas is often associated with women, man can benefit from exercises that concentrate on them as well. To…
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Cheerleaders need strength to execute high-level athletic skills. What used to be an activity involving dancing and yelling has evolved into a sport with high-risk maneuvers. Upper-body strength is needed for such stunts. Abdominal strength and lower-body strength and flexibility…
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BMX bikes are a specially designed form of bike used in the racing, freestyle and dirt jumping associated with this extreme sport. Although the BMX bike shares many of its parts with the standard cycle, the specific characteristics of individual…
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1. Skate on Ice or Land Many skaters like to cross over from inline wheels in the warmer weather to blades on ice in the winter. While both sports involve a lot of the same basic skills, some fundamental differences…
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According to the American Recreation Coalition, in 2006, 48.6 million Americans participated in camping. Camping means different things to different people; it can be as simple as pitching a tent in your backyard or as elaborate as a multiweek stay…
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1. A Rare Breed of Runners Underpronation, also known as supination, is a foot problem faced by a relatively small number of runners. Most runners have to deal with overpronation, a condition where their feet roll inward too much during…
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1. Get Up and Down First Before trying to tackle any of the tricks, flips and drops that freestyle skiers perform, make sure you are proficient in the basics of skiing. You should be able to get up and down…
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If you become lost in the woods while hiking, it’s important to remain calm and think rationally. If you’re going to be spending an unplanned night outdoors, you’ll need to use the resources at your disposal to help keep you…
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