Fitness

1. Anatomy of a Dribbling Drill Soccer anatomy dribbling drills increase ball handling skills and reaction time. To perform this drill you can have any number of players, but generally the more players the better the energy for the drill….
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Overview Fifty-five-year-old men can gain muscle and get into the best shape of their lives. Unfortunately, nature throws you a few obstacles because your metabolic rate slows with age. Moreover, your body’s production of anabolic hormones also declines. To top…
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Overview The Pilates method of body conditioning was developed by Joseph Pilates and brought to the United States from Europe in 1926. Pilates’ method was originally named “contrology” as it directed participants to use control, concentration and proper breathing techniques…
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1. Golf Swing Path Basics The definition of the golf swing path is exactly as you would expect, it is the path you use when you swing the golf club. The swing path is a large determinant of the trajectory…
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Overview With the increased popularity of Ironman distance triathlons, the nutritional needs of endurance athletes are not only greater than those of recreational endurance athletes training for shorter races, but also require a conscious approach to dietary decisions. In his…
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1. Use the Right Terms Please While sculling may look like sweep rowing and the basic stroke motion is the same, the two are distinct sports. Just to make it more confusing, many rowers also scull. Scullers have the pleasure…
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The hamstrings are comprised of three large muscles in the back of the thigh and are most often injured during activities that involve bursts of speed or explosive kicking. Most hamstring injuries respond well to simple, nonsurgical treatments, according to…
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Overview Wooden bats are a popular choice for softball players looking to improve their game. Metal bats often compensate for poor batting technique, but a wooden bat requires players to have a strong, precise swing. This is primarily because of…
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1. Swing Alignment Basics The two main issues that directly affect golf swing alignment are the target line and the stance or body line. Before you can align your golf stance, you first must establish the target line or more…
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Overview Yoga and Pilates practitioners alike claim that their programs offer tremendous physical benefits. These mind-body programs help you better understand your body and appreciate its functioning, assisting you when you try to lose weight. Although weight loss requires you…
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When you are purchasing exercise equipment, quality, durability and price are important considerations. You can afford a good exercise equipment on a budget. In fact, many well-rated, top picks cost less than $500. With the exception of exercise bikes and…
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1. Remember to Breathe Beginner boxers are the biggest offenders when it comes to holding their breath. They think the sheer body force required to throw a punch warrants that. On the contrary, how you breathe while boxing is as…
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In arena softball, all the fun of the game gets moved indoors. The change in location eliminates the possibility of a rain-out and also speeds up the game, with the enclosed playing field rendering foul balls a thing of the…
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Fill your chuck box with camp foods that provide maximum nutritional value per ounce and store safely in a wide range of temperatures, especially if you will be primitive or ultralight camping. Whole, fresh or dried foods and an array…
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Overview Depending on your goals for fitness, the Gazelle elliptical-type exercise machine or an exercise bike may be a better choice for you. Both provide you with the opportunity to create aerobic and anaerobic workouts and lower-body resistance work, as…
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Most of the major muscles of the leg act on the knee joint. If you want to avoid injury, you should regularly stretch the muscle groups of the lower and upper leg, especially after athletic activity. In addition to safeguarding…
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1. Even Out the Weight in Your Rowboat There’s not too much involved in steering a rowboat, but you can make the whole process a lot easier by making sure you distribute the weight evenly in your boat. This means…
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Upper leg fat is benign in comparison to stomach fat, which can ultimately surround your organs and increase your risk for diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. However, upper leg fat can still cause frustration and a low self-esteem….
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1. Learned Behavior in Judo The mental training in Judo teaches the student to back away from an opponent and let him beat himself. Unlike the brute force techniques used in other fighting sports, Judo relies on leverage. Perfect timing…
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There are nine player positions in baseball. Each team member has a specific role to play, but they all work together to improve the team. Every position has a corresponding number: pitcher (1), catcher (2), first base (3), second base…
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1. Sea Canoeing–In the Beginning Sea canoeing, sometimes called ocean canoeing, has been in the tradition of ocean exploring and island hopping peoples for centuries. They crafted early sea canoes out of a single log that was carved out and…
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The wrist is a very complex joint made up of numerous bones and ligaments. The actions of the wrist include flexion, extension, side-to-side and even rotational movements. These movements are generated by muscles in the forearm via tendon attachment. Therefore,…
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1. Finding a League of Your Own Call local bowling alleys to learn what types of leagues they offer. Leagues often range from the seriously competitive to coed and even youth organizations. They are designed for both experienced and beginning…
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Learning the game of basketball involves first understanding and mastering the fundamentals of the game. Fundamentals are basic skills needed to achieve a basic level of competence. In basketball, some of the basic fundamentals needed include dribbling, passing and shooting….
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1. Essential to Work as a Team Doubles badminton works best when both partners are committed to the team. The right attitude and an honest evaluation of your strengths and weakness as a player greatly improves the quality of play…
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Exercise bikes are types of cardiovascular equipment. The basic purpose of cardiovascular exercise is to strengthen your aerobic capacity while burning significant calories. Since you constantly move pedals from an upright or horizontal position on an exercise bike, you can…
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1. Close Range Kneeing in Karate The knee is a powerful weapon, but it is also a vulnerable and complex joint subject to injury. A practitioner, or karateka, may use kneeing in karate when fighting in close because a bent…
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Metal softball cleats can give a player excellent traction when playing the sport, particularly under inclement weather conditions. When it has been cold and the ground is hard, metal cleats can help a player gain a toehold and keep from…
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Overview There’s no clear verdict on whether free weights or cable machines are better training aids; both have their pros and cons. In fact, cable machines are a comfortable medium between free weights and selectorized strength-training equipment. Cable machines come…
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1. Long Held Traditions Judo, which translated means gentle ways, was patterned after the ancient Japanese fighting form called Jui Jitsu. While employing the throws and moves of the fighting martial arts program, Judo also incorporates mental and spiritual components….
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