Rules governing the performance and construction of softball bats are primarily set by the American Softball Association. Your softball bats conform to ASA standards if they carry an ASA certification label and were manufactured after 2004. Local league rules vary,…
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Preparedness is fundamental to having a safe, pleasurable day hike. Whether you will hike for one hour or from sunup to sundown, carry basic necessities in your pack. Your supplies should address hydration, hunger and protection from the elements. Pack…
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Overview The 4,000-year-old art and science of yoga improves your muscular stamina and can enhance your existing strength training regimen. Various asanas, or bodily postures, increase muscular endurance while promoting joint flexibility. Regular yoga sessions can alter hormone levels to…
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Overview Self-defense training helps women defend themselves against sexual assault, particularly if a criminal threatens to strike rape or rape them or take them to a remote location, notes Martha McCaughey, director of women’s studies at Appalachian State University, in…
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1. Find Sequences of Asanas for Special Needs There are several sequences that focus on particular needs. Pregnant women need different sequences of asanas than a fifty-year-old male that has a back problem. Asanas for those with back problems may…
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Overview Learning how to hit a golf ball properly is a journey. When golfers are new to the game, they can often find it overwhelming. This is especially true when they play with more experienced players, who tend to hit…
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Overview Rhodiola rosea is an herb traditionally used in several European countries and Russia for treating illness and fatigue and improving sexual performance, memory and various other body functions. It is typically taken in capsule form, and the recommended dosage…
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1. Stay Connected Every Iyengar yoga asana trains the practitioner to became aware of the body-mind connection and the way all the parts of the body relate to one another. To perfect any pose in Iyengar yoga, you should understand…
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Thigh fat is not as serious as deep belly fat that surrounds your organs, but it can still lead to frustration and self consciousness. To lose thigh fat fast, you need to lose weight throughout your whole body because spot…
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When you have excess belly fat, you are at high risk for conditions like diabetes, metabolic syndrome, cancer and heart disease according to the Mayo Clinic. To lose your belly, you have to lose weight throughout your entire body. This…
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The Six Week Body Makeover is a customizable diet and fitness program by Michael Thermond. The program allows you to create a diet and exercise program specific to your body type and gender. The list of total exercises in this…
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Overview You burn more calories riding a stationary bicycle than walking, even if you’re bicycling moderately and race walking, according to a study of more than 100 activities that was published in the July 2004 issue of the “Harvard Heart…
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1. Pitching Makes the Team A baseball team with good pitchers makes a champion team. Pitching comes before hitting–a maxim all baseball coaches know and practice. They even agree that 80 percent of the sport is pitching. For this reason,…
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Your neck muscles bend your neck to the side, forward and backward as well as rotate your neck. Safe ways to strengthen these muscles include using only the weight of your head or using only the resistance of your hand…
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Dirt bikes, also known as off-highway motorcycles, are popular primarily among young males, who enjoy the hard riding and racing that is a step up from other “outlaw” sports like skateboarding and BMX bike riding. According to the Centers for…
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Exercise is one of the best ways to lose weight because you burn both fat and calories. Using fitness DVDs is a convenient way to exercise in the privacy of your own home. There are a wide variety of exercise…
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1. All That Jazz The jazz square is a box step done in four or eight counts. Start with your feet together and your arms down at your sides. Cross step the right foot over the left foot on the…
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1. Boxing Can Lead to a Bone Fracture A boxer exposes his body to severe impact and can sustain injuries as a result. Well developed abdominal muscles can absorb most of the impact a boxer suffers when taking a punch,…
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1. Helmet Certification Before you choose any motocross helmet, make absolutely certain that it has the proper safety certifications. The two main certification types are the DOT and Snell. Most every helmet has the Department of Transportation or DOT certification…
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Stamina refers to the body’s ability to resist illness or fatigue. Stress, long hours at work or caring for family members, or physical ailments are among the many causes of fatigue. While most people find short-term relief in caffeine, experts…
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Pilates exercises focus on the muscles of the core and simultaneously help develop pelvic stability, joint flexibility and coordination reports the American Council on Exercise. Much of Pilates work directly and indirectly emphasizes the internal and external obliques that run…
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Overview Gaiam Yoga Club is an online yoga program that uses daily podcasts and other resources to provide at-home training for yoga students of all levels. Developed by yoga instructors Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman, Gaiam Yoga Club provides a…
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1. Compete in Wheelchair Sports The summer Paralympic Games include four kinds of wheelchair sports. Wheelchair bound athletes who want to participate in the summer Paralympic Games, should look into the sports that are included. Team sports include wheelchair basketball…
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Overview As a child, you might have spent summers flying down the streets on a bike that wasn’t a perfect fit. Helmets and knee pads weren’t even a consideration then, and skinned knees were a rite of passage. The National…
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Golf champion Tiger Woods got his start when he was 2 years old, putting with comedian Bob Hope on television shows such as “The Mike Douglas Show” and “CBS News,” according to Woods’ website. While your child may not grow…
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Overview It takes a few small preparations to add the benefits of using an elastic band, also called an exercise band or Theraband, to your home Pilates practice. Your favorite Pilates DVDs don’t have to specifically instruct you in using…
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Hybrid electric vehicles may look like their non-hybrid counterparts, but boast benefits like lower fuel costs, quieter riding experiences and fewer greenhouse gas emissions, according to Argonne National Laboratory. Not all hybrid vehicles perform the same, and some have better…
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Pilates is a form of sculpting and strength training. The original pilates exercises were designed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century and they were created for dancers. Today, pilates is popular for creating a long, lean, muscular body…
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1. Know When to Stop Pilates provide a great work out for your entire body, but really focuses on your core muscles and proper spine alignment. Beginners and intermediate students alike increase the odds of a neck injury by “resting”…
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Upper back pain is more complex than lower back pain because it often involves the vertebral column of the neck and the muscles of the neck and shoulders. Upper back pain is commonly caused by poor posture, sitting for long…
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