MP3 swim goggles, also known as swim music goggles, are a recreational swimming tool that enable you to enjoy music while you swim laps or just kick around in the pool. While certainly not designed for speed, these goggles are…
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The Major League Baseball Scouting Bureau was founded in 1974 by the major league clubs to provide a centralized scouting department to allow teams to get the best available information on baseball prospects. It was initally an independent entity but…
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It’s estimated that by the beginning of the 21st century over 10 million Americans had learned to scuba dive, with another half a million learning to dive each year. Exploring the underwater world is fascinating to many people. But just…
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By Brian Brown Slow pitch softball is a popular recreation sport throughout the United States. It is a variation of fast pitch softball, which is played professionally and intercollegiately. The slow pitch variation is not played professionally but is most…
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Paintball is an exciting game to play with a group of friends or competitors. While shooting a gun at your buddies sounds dangerous on the surface, paintball is quite safe so long as you follow a few precautions. Studies have…
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Swim goggles are useful for competitive swimmers and recreational swimmers alike. Not only do they help you see underwater, but they also protect your eyes from chlorine and help keep your vision clear. There are many types of swim goggles,…
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Roadrunners are birds of the southwestern United States and Mexico. They inhabit arid and semiarid regions and have a varied diet. Made famous by a children’s cartoon, roadrunners got their name for their tendency to run along the ground rather…
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by Erin Kurdyla, Fresh Fitness Tips, SELF Magazine michelle621 says: I was just wondering if you could recommend any good sports bras that are really supportive for class like kickboxing where there is a lot of jumping around. Thanks! Answer:…
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I’m really digging the moves from Self’s “Slim down this weekend” workout in the November issue (p.154). Today I created a great workout by incorporating the Sunday tone up moves and a few moves of my own. And since the moves were fun, I was able…
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by Erin Kurdyla, Fresh Fitness Tips, SELF Magazine Sirenjess wrote: What causes muscle soreness? Is it okay to work through muscle soreness? Answer: The pain and discomfort you experience 24-48 hours after exercise (called Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, or DOMS)…
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Finally, an apparatus that might sneak past the ban on scales in my house. It’s not that I am opposed to everyone using scales to gauge their weight loss or gain. That’s great for some people, especially those people who…
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By Carissa Wright Living with psoriasis can be difficult and even discouraging at times. Commonly, people who suffer from this affliction may feel trapped in their bodies and find it difficult to rev up the nerve to do a lot…
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Good hiking clothes are made with both comfort and function in mind. They should keep you dry and warm and protect you from the elements. They should also feel comfortable. Items that are too tight or too loose can make…
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Running is a form of cardiovascular exercise done as recreation by some and as a profession by others. If you just started running to take advantage of its calorie-burning effects, you should also know what muscles you are working. Since…
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Overview Traditionally, people do weight training to build bigger muscles and get stronger, not for weight loss. However, weight training should be part of any weight loss program because it will not only help you increase your fat-burning potential, but…
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Many people suffer from neck pain and stiffness, especially if you work at a desk all day. The more stress in your day, the more tension you may experience in your neck. Neck pain can even cause headaches. A daily…
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Overview After workouts, the No. 1 priority is to refuel the body with amino acids and carbs to enhance muscle growth and improve recovery. Selecting the right type along with the right amount of specific nutrients can maximize the post-workout…
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A well-toned butt, also commonly referred to as your glutes, is one of the most sought-after assets in the gym. Getting results takes time, commitment, and plenty of repetitions. Effectively targeting the gluteus maximus using traditional and some non-traditional exercises…
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Shin splints, or medial tibial stress syndrome, refers to a non-specific cause for pain along the shinbone that occurs due to cumulative stress on the connective tissues attaching lower leg muscles to the bone. Shin splints often develop in runners…
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The piriformis is a small muscle found near the glutes that runs from the outer hip to the pelvic bone. When pain and burning sensations run from the buttocks down the back of the legs, you may have a condition…
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Overview With rising gasoline prices and concerns about greenhouse gas emissions, hybrid cars have become an important part of the transportation scene in 2010. Car makers have been adding new hybrid models and improving existing ones. Since they command a…
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Basketball is one of America’s most popular sports and has a detailed set of rules. The rules of the game stay consistent from the youth levels up through the professional ranks, with minor differences. Fans can pick up the rules…
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Losing fat in one area of the body, such as the upper back, is known as spot reduction. According to the American Council on Exercise, the concept of spot reducing is based on the flawed notion that it is possible…
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Whether you’re working out at a gym, a fitness club or at home, treadmill training is convenient. It’s easy to keep track of your progress, and it also offers health benefits. For example, people who spend 30 minutes of walking…
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Overview Both NordicTrack and PaceMaster offer a line of durable treadmills suitable for home or light commercial use. There’s a lot of overlap between these two product lines, so it’s the fine details, like the PaceMaster Platinum Pro VR’s 6…
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A first aid kit is your first line of treatment for accidents that occur at home or in the workplace. As such, the U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration has created specific guidelines on the minimal requirements for a proper…
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In an effort to streamline matches and help players get off the court in a more reasonable time, the International Tennis Federation created the match tie-break. Instead of playing a third set or fifth set to determine the winner of…
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Overview “Yoga Journal” writer Phil Catalfo highlights the influence of the Swami Sivananda, who developed the Sivananda yoga style and founded the Divine Life Society, on the yoga community. His teachings influenced other schools of yoga, including Integral yoga, founded…
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Overview With miles of sandy beaches along the Pacific Ocean and some of the best snorkeling beaches to view exotic fish, it’s no wonder tourists travel to Maui to explore its majestic beauty. Aided by the warm-weather climate, locals and…
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While it takes a well-rounded strength and cardio program, combined with a healthy diet, to lose enough body fat to see the muscles of the abs, there are certain exercises that can help to strengthen and develop the stomach muscles…
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