Overview San Francisco is a giant playground for adults and children alike, with its mild climate, parks, museums, zoo and child-friendly tourist attractions. Old-fashioned cable cars provide easy and reliable public transportation around the city and up and down some…
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If you look in the golf bags of good players, you will notice an impressive collection of wedges. Champions know that “it’s not how you drive, it’s how you arrive,” and search for wedges that leave no gaps in their…
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Overview The role of goalkeeper is of critical importance in the sport of field hockey. The last line of defense for a team, the field hockey goalkeeper must be able to save shots on goal. The goalkeeper should also have…
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Overview A golfer’s handicap is an estimated measure of their overall ability on any particular course. The system for measuring golf handicaps was first developed by the United States Golf Association and it has evolved over time in an effort…
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Overview With so much to do during the day, be sure to save some energy for San Francisco after dark. The city comes to life at night with everything from lively restaurants, evening bus tours, musicals and performing arts to…
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Overview For many people, Orlando equates to Disney World and Epcot Center. What is frequently overlooked is the natural beauty of the environment, along with the rich Spanish culture that runs through Orlando. Theme parks may be a fun way…
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Overview Miami in December provides a break from winter weather. With normal highs of 78 degrees F and lows of 62 degrees F and an average monthly rainfall of only 2.18 in., Miami’s December provides a collection of sunny, warm…
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When training to gain lean muscle mass or bulk, key strategies can help you reach your goals. They involve basic nutritional information and some physiological knowledge that, when put to good use, can make your goals easier to achieve. Nutrition…
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Badminton is a racket sport that needs two players for singles or four players for doubles. A net runs across the center of a rectangular court. A lightweight shuttlecock is used instead of a ball, adding the challenge of the…
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Toning your waist requires a combination of fat-burning and muscle-building exercises. This helps you shed fat, and shapes the muscles of your abdomen — your rectus abdominis, internal and external obliques, and transversus abdominis. Crunches alone cannot engage all of…
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Because breasts are made up mostly of fat tissue, it is not uncommon for them to lose their natural lift and firmness. For women who wish to create a natural breast lift there are exercises that can help. By exercising…
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The Nopal cactus, also known as Opuntia ficus indica, prickly pear or cactus pear, is native to regions in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Once grown primarily as a food source for impoverished families, production of nopal cactus has…
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Overview November in Hawaii marks more than the beginning of the peak holiday season for tourists. It also marks the beginning of the humpback whales’ migration season, which draws as many to Hawaii’s shores as its surfing and white sandy…
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Hitting the long ball in baseball is complicated. While you need to generate great bat-head speed in order to send the ball deep and over the outfielders’ heads — and perhaps over the fence — it is not a matter…
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Overview A golf club is made of the club head, the grip and the shaft. Each component has a specific function in determining the quality, accuracy, distance and trajectory of a player’s shot. How the golf shaft affects your play…
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Overview Beautiful and majestic, Maui offers activities and sites that make visitors never want to leave. The gorgeous island of Maui is the second largest island in Hawaii, and attracts visitors interested in sightseeing, local art and culture, water sports…
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Yoga and other mind-body disciplines such as Pilates represent the most rapidly expanding area of the fitness industry. The minimal space and equipment required to practice yoga make it an ideal in home workout and the number of DVDs and…
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Overview Since your gear works in harmony with your muscles, fluid, efficient skiing requires choosing the most appropriate equipment for your height, weight, terrain choice, skill set and body type. Your ski equipment forms a communication network between your body’s…
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1. Signs of Serious Injury Most contusion bruises aren’t severe problems and can be treated at home. However, an increase in localized pain and swelling that starts within a half-hour of the injury could be a sign of a bone…
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The back contains a number of muscle groups that perform different functions. The latissimus dorsi and teres pull the arms toward the body. The rhomboids and trapezius move the shoulder blades. The lower back stabilizes the upper body. The best…
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Overview A stationary bike is a popular choice for those looking to participate in cardiovascular exercise, as it’s effective in developing the cardiovascular system and burning calories. The stationary bike provides the convenience of being able to work out while…
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A 150-meter swim is considered a sprint distance in most competitions. However, for many, a 150-meter swim is a distance that requires careful planning and thought to complete successfully. Make sure you have appropriate gear so you can focus on…
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Conserving energy reduces the amount of fossil fuels that your household consumes. This, in turn, can slow down the climate change affecting the earth. Energy conservation can start with small lifestyle changes that, when practiced regularly, make a big difference….
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Overview A well-strengthened and defined upper abdominal region stabilizes the pelvis and spine to prevent lower-back injuries. It also allows more rapid and powerful movements of the limbs. A well-defined upper-abdominal region is, perhaps, the most sought-after portion of the…
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Resistance bands are compact, lightweight exercise tools that can be used in the gym, at home, while traveling and even by those restricted to bed because of illness or injury. Resistance bands are available in the form of giant rubber…
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Overview Wooden bats have been used in baseball since the 1850s. Throughout the years they have changed in weight, size and shape. Several different materials have been used and the number of manufacturers has increased exponentially. The widespread use of…
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Overview Street bicycle tires have a smooth surface, in contrast to the knobby thick tread of most mountain bike tires. The two types are optimized for different types of riding. However, there is a wide range of tread thicknesses and…
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The pectoral muscles are in the chest and consist of the pectoralis major and minor. Free weight exercises to work this are require dumbbells, barbells and benches. Even though the pecs are referred to as one muscle, perform exercises that…
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Golf is a game that often improves as your strength and flexibility increase. While some people may think the sport requires only good hand-eye coordination and finesse, without proper training, you may never see your best round. Golf exercises should…
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Mini-trampoline exercises effectively work the body and help meet weekly exercise requirements. Also called rebounding, mini-tramp workouts are fun, fast-paced and suitable for any age. Basic trampolines are 38 to 40 inches in diameter, with a starting price of around…
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