Technical climbing pants are important primarily for alpine, big wall and multipitch climbers. As with non-technical pants, technical pants might have: knee darts for articulation and a gusseted crotch; reinforced knee and seat; flexible material; a good, comfortable fit; a…
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In his classic bodybuilding bible “The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding,” Arnold Schwarzenegger explains why the calves are so difficult to build. He asks you to think of what happens when you run. With every step, one calf springs your…
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Softball pitchers are the dominant players in their sport. At the elite level, softball pitchers can throw 70-mile-per-hour fastballs along with drops, risers, curves and changeups. Runs are often at a premium, and the best pitchers throw shutouts or allow…
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Working out with an exercise ball can benefit your body in many ways. Besides toning muscles, exercise balls can be used for improving posture, balance and cardiovascular benefits. Exercise balls are sometimes referred to as therapy balls, Swiss balls, fitness…
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Many people lack the motivation, the tools, or the knowledge for how to reach their fitness goals alone, but there is no need to do it all by yourself. At-home workout programs are tailored to every goal, fitness level, and…
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Cardio machines such as treadmills, stair climbers and elliptical machines provide an effective workout because they not only burn calories, but they strengthen the heart and lungs, resulting in improved cardiovascular health. Cardio machines also provide a different option for…
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Many golfers dream about walking up to the first tee, taking out their driver and busting the ball 300 yards down the middle. For the few golfers who can actually hit the ball with that kind of length, fewer than…
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Two muscles make up the “calf” muscles: the underlying soleus and the outer gastrocnemius. The soleus is only involved in plantar flexion (pointing of the toe). The gastrocnemius does both plantar flexion and knee flexion (bending the knee). This difference…
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1. The Slow Whistle Technique Here’s a mouthful from the International Lacrosse Federation: If a defending player commits a foul, and the attacking team has possession of the ball at the time that the foul occurs, and, in the opinion…
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Overview The nature of yoga makes it well suited to solve back issues, like those that arise from conditions of postural misalignment. According to a study conducted by the “Annals of Internal Medicine” in December 2005, yoga has been found…
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1. Abs Need a Break Too When it comes to working out abdominal muscles, or “abs” as bodybuilders like to refer to them, we’ve all likely heard that it takes a lot of repetitions performed daily to achieve results. However,…
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It’s time to pull out that swimsuit or to shop for a new one! In addition to the normal protocol of waxing, self-tanning, a pedicure and any other bikini ritual you may have, we have to take a long hard…
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Every breath you take draws in oxygen and every exhalation expels carbon dioxide. This helps free the body of unnecessary carbon impurities, while also producing wakefulness and better concentration with each gulp of oxygen to the brain. Deep breathing exercises…
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The pectoralis major, or chest, is one of the larger muscles in your body. The muscle is mainly used for horizontal flexion, a squeezing motion, with your arms. It also is used in adduction and extension of the arms, whereby…
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Overview The Pilates method of exercise dates back to the early 20th century. Its creator, a man named Joseph Pilates, lived in Germany and developed the method as a means of overcoming his many physical limitations. The technique, in its…
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Drive for show and putt for dough. That’s one of the most oft-repeated golf sayings and it has some degree of truth to it. The long drive will get the oohs and ahhs from your playing partners while sinking the…
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Kickboxing is a sport that combines boxing and martial arts, and has grown in popularity over the years. There are two major sanctioning bodies for the sport, the International Kickboxing Federation (IKF) and the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO)….
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Every golfer wants to have a long drive, if for no other reason than to impress onlookers on the first tee. A long and accurate drive makes life a lot easier on the golf course, and there are some simple…
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It’s tough to know how much to encourage and challenge your kids without making it a “pushing and pressuring” negative. I think the best approach is to be a role model, as in, “Hey I’m going to the park to…
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