Fitness

Badminton may be a classic lawn game, but it is also a popular worldwide Olympic sport played in dozens of countries. Badminton is a kind of hybrid between tennis and volleyball. As in tennis, the players use racquets to get…
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Bodybuilding is the sport of building the most muscular and well-defined physique possible. There are dozens of monthly magazines published on bodybuilding and countless books written by former champions and coaches. For the genetically average, amateur bodybuilder, though, who is…
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When a player gets a new baseball glove, it can be used in games right away–that is what many manufacturers tell the consumers. However, the glove may be too stiff and hard to maneuver for a fielder–especially a young player–if…
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The word “core” is a fitness industry buzzword that refers to the deeper layers of abdominal muscles. The core muscles support your internal organs and facilitate optimal balance, stability and postural alignment. Likewise, dynamic balance exercises, as well as optimal…
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Overview To the uninformed, it may look like a torture device from the Middle Ages. But ask any Pilates devotee to name their most effective workout, and it’s likely the reformer exercise machine will top their list. Knowing that resistance…
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Hitting a baseball requires focus, technique and plenty of hand-eye coordination. Some hitters specialize in power hitting while other hitters do what it takes to advance the runner, such as putting down a well-placed bunt. Be Well-Rounded Everyone wants to…
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Good hitting is essential to a baseball team’s success. Without good hitting, there is no offense and no scoring. One of the main ways coaches teach hitting fundamentals to players is through hitting drills. These drills teach players the proper…
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Running or jogging is a wonderful activity that promotes weight loss or weight management, encourages bone health as a weight-bearing exercise and helps reduce stress and burn calories for a good overall workout. However, injuries can occur when running, especially…
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The balance beam is one of the most exciting—and challenging—gymnastics events, because it combines agility and athleticism with tremendous balance. In balance beam competitions, gymnasts attempt to do a routine of specific techniques without falling off the beam, which is…
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Hitting a baseball consistently requires strength, hand-eye coordination, determination, confidence and lot of time practicing. The best hitters have a .300 batting average, meaning they get a hit three times out of every 10 at bats. That means they fail…
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Your abdominal muscles or abs are located at the front of your torso and run from your pelvis to your lower ribs and sternum. They are responsible for flexing your spine forward and, along with your obliques, bending your spine…
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More women have caught on to the weight training bug in the past 20 years. Working out with free weights is very important not only for muscular strength, muscular endurance and bone density but especially because you will need to…
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Boxing is a sport that involves the ability to throw hard punches with speed, precision and quickness. It also involves avoiding your opponent’s punches. In order to perform at peak efficiency, boxers have to work to get in outstanding cardiovascular…
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The game of baseball is one of the most popular sports in the United States. Millions of fans pay to see the major league version of the sport every year, but there is far more appeal than watching a game…
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Basketball is a game of skill, coordination, speed, quickness and athletic talent. Players of all ages can do drills to improve their skill levels at all points in their playing careers. Young players need to work on all areas of…
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Passing is a fundamental skill in the game of basketball and is one of the first that kids learn. The major basketball passes include the bounce pass, the chest pass and the baseball or overhand pass. Coaches wanting to help…
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Exercising at home is convenient and will save you precious time. You can convert one of your rooms or your garage into a home-gym with dumbbells, a bench, cardio machines, exercise mats, jump ropes, step benches, aerobic tapes and boxing…
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Handling the basketball under pressure can be a difficult skill to master, even for veteran basketball players. So for kids, it’s important to practice ball handling skills, including passing, basic dribbling and advanced dribbling. Good ball handling skills can be…
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A barbell is a type of free weight that gets loaded with weight plates to do exercises. If you are at home and this is the only tool you have, you can use it to train multiple muscle groups. The…
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New babies sleep upwards of 16 hours per day, according to the University of Michigan Health System. In the beginning, sleep cycles are erratic with seemingly little to no rhyme or reason. As your baby grows, sleep cycles get more…
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Overview Build your muscles with weight training, a good eating plan and sufficient rest. Progressive resistance training will break down your current muscle tissue only to repair it and add more muscle tissue. Properly timed meals will ensure you maximize…
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As technology increases, more children choose to watch the television and play video games– and the result is less physical activity and more health problems. Getting children to exercise is essential because exercise helps combat weight gain and obesity while…
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Medicine balls are functional training tools, made out of durable rubber, vinyl or leather. They range from 1 to 30 lbs. and you can use them to add resistance when working out. When it comes to leg training, medicine balls…
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When it comes to ab training, people often spend all of their time doing crunches and sit-ups. These exercises are effective, but they only work your upper abs. Whenever you train, you should also include exercises that target your lower…
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As you jog or exercise, your rate of breathing gradually increases. This is because your body is burning through oxygen at a faster rate to supply your muscles with the energy needed to perform their work. Although breathing is an…
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Exercise is a key component to good health for people of all ages. Seniors who are unable to participate in more rigorous exercise can still reap the benefits of regular exercise while sitting down. Through exercise, seniors can continue to…
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Good posture is vital for an attractive appearance as well as overall health. In fact, forward head and neck posture, also known as hyperkyphotic posture, can result in muscle strain, fatigue, arthritis, pinched nerves, back pain and headaches. Spending just…
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Choosing the right set of golf clubs is crucial to the success of any golfer. This is especially true when it comes to beginners. Inexperienced golfers tend to have problems hitting the ball squarely, and their improper mechanics often result…
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Having a second child has its practical advantages: you refine your skills as a parent by applying them to your second born; you provide a companion for your first child; and you can use many items of baby gear again…
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A stability ball is a functional training tool that is often used to work your core muscles. In realty, you can use the ball to work every muscle group in your muscular system. When you goal is to work your…
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