Fitness

Your neck muscles function to extend your head backward, flex your head forward and side to side, and rotate your neck to either side. However, Dr. John Greenfield of the Center for Orthopedic and Sports Excellence does not recommend performing…
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Although standing exercises like squats, lunges, calf raises and deadlifts work the muscles of your legs, there are gentle exercises that may be done seated in a chair that target your legs as well. The muscles of your thighs and…
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1. Roles and Goals The lacrosse defensemen are responsible for ensuring the ball does not get to the goalie. There are three defensemen on the field at one time. They are responsible for using their stick and body to check…
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The best BMX racing bikes today are complete packages. They feature strong frames and forks, lightweight, durable components and contemporary technology that delivers performance on demand and keeps riders advancing the sport. With new age alloys and carbon fibers in…
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1. Definition of Shuttlecock A shuttlecock is a cone shaped object that is used in badminton and other similar sports. The cone has a rounded, cork base and 16 feathers that overlap and are attached to the cork base. The…
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Working out on an Ab Lounge machine is almost as easy for your abs as lying in a lounge chair by the pool and sitting up periodically to grab a drink. Or at least it can be. Beginners can do…
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All golfers come to the game wanting to improve, get more competitive and shoot lower scores. Those goals can be accomplished, but the key is to establish good fundamentals by developing a full and complete swing. Medium- and high-handicap golfers…
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1. Go Fast Now Sprinting is one of the most challenging paces to achieve on a cycle. It requires all your physical and mental energy and after you draw on all your reserves you can wear you out quickly as…
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Overview Running and the elliptical trainer are two popular modes of exercise that help you build aerobic fitness and burn calories. When choosing which will work best for you, it is important to take into account your goals, physical limitations…
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Overview Bipolar disorder is a serious mood disorder characterized by manic and depressive episodes. These episodes typically last two or more weeks at a time; however, some patients experience rapid mood shifts. Bipolar disorder can affect many aspects of someone’s…
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1. Batting for a Line Drive When you practice quick hit drills in softball, you want to improve your players’ skills. Designate a scoring area level with the strike zone on the wall, curtain or fence. Assign teams of three…
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1. Randori To better serve the Aikido student who wishes to compete in a mixed martial arts contest, or who may face multiple attackers, there is a form of freestyle Aikido. It’s called randori, and is not practiced in every…
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Basketball players can improve their ball-handling and play-making ability by using two basketballs when they practice. Dribbling two balls at the same time increases a player’s dribbling ability and dexterity. It also can help improve confidence and creativity. Players who…
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1. Karate Kumite: The Apex of Training Everything that a karate practitioner, called a karateka, learns from spending countless hours in a dojo culminates with karate kumite, or karate sparring. For some, it is the favorite part of their training….
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Anyone who’s ever walked into the gym at peak hours and tried find an open weight bench knows how much of a focus people tend to place on exercising chest muscles. If you want to build stronger and bigger chest…
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1. Work or Pleasure Kayaking is a popular form of boating because it’s so versatile. Kayaking along a serene coast can provide a form of relaxation for one enthusiast, while another gets an adrenaline rush by paddling through raging white…
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1. High on the Protein The Abs Diet is one that tells you to take in tons of protein. Nuts, cheese, yogurt and meat with little grains make up most of the menu. This might sound wonderful if you like…
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Ready.gov, a website sponsored by the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency, offers resources and advice on how to survive in an emergency. One of the tactics that Ready.gov suggests is a survival pack that can be easily transferred from your…
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Overview The Smith machine once was considered a trend-setter in safe and effective weightlifting equipment. However, science has caught up with the machine to reveal that not everything that once was believed about it is true. Perhaps the Smith machine…
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Overview Cycling shoes are special shoes that connect the rider to his bike through a pedal system. The pedals have a clip, or binding, that is built into the sole of the shoe. This system of cycling shoe and binding…
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It impacts nearly every golfer at one point or another. Whether they are watching on television or playing with a partner who possesses the ability to bomb a drive down the fairway, or they catch all of a drive themselves,…
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1. Charge and Knock it Down Good short stops charge at balls instead of waiting for them to come to you. This can be intimidating since you’re already pretty close to the batter, but it’s essential to get a jump…
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Overview A bodybuilder needs to follow a strict diet just as much as a training regimen. Body composition largely depends on the amount and type of food ingested. Bodybuilders seek to continually increase muscle mass while keeping fat levels to…
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Back rolls are slabs of fat that can make you feel uncomfortable, both physically and emotionally. If you want to slim down your back in time for your next beach vacation, perform calorie-burning and muscle-building exercises. As with exercises for…
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A folding treadmill is a space-saving alternative for your home gym. This model contains many of the features you’d find on an upright machine, but takes up significantly less space when not in use. Top folding treadmills have incline settings…
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Overview Youth baseball is an exciting activity played every year by millions of young people around the world. Organizations like Little League, Pony League and Cal Ripken baseball give young players many opportunities to play baseball throughout the spring, summer…
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1. The Next Best Thing Sparring is as close as a boxer gets to an actual boxing match. It is the ultimate in boxing training, putting you face-to-face with an opponent inside the ring. Once you master the sport’s basic…
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Overview Restorative yoga is a gentle, relaxed practice that is beneficial to people of all health and fitness levels. The sequences are composed of supported postures intended to stretch and relax the body while calming the mind. It may appeal…
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1. Even Keel Sailboats can be enjoyed leisurely on quiet lakes as well as on the ocean for exciting trips. The only requirements for a sailboat are movements in the wind and a bottom deep enough for the keel to…
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1. Flying Bikes Nowhere is evolution and revolution so intense as in BMX, or Bicycle Motocross. Many BMX riders find they are more proficient in one form of riding than another. Vert BMX is a freestyle form that was made…
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