Sports & Recreation

Putting road-style tires on your mountain bike is one part of making it a “hybrid” bike–a bike designed for commuting and around-town riding. Hybrid tires are smoother, easier to ride in the city and often narrower than mountain bike tires;…
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Hybrid striped bass are often active in cold weather unlike many other bass species. Game and Fish magazine suggests going striped bass fishing in the early spring especially if you enjoy fishing with bait versus an artificial lure. Checking with…
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Overview Weight-bearing exercise is any activity that is performed in a standing position. This body plane forces a participant to control one’s own body mass against gravity. As a result, weight-bearing movements burn more calories than their non-weight-bearing (seated) counterparts….
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Overview In order to maintain competitive balance, boxing must be divided into weight classes to prevent larger men from taking advantage of smaller opponents. The weight classes range from heavyweight, which boasts competitors weighing more than 200 lbs., to strawweight,…
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If you are a high handicap golfer you have several factors to consider when choosing a set of clubs including shaft flex, the use of hybrid clubs in place of long irons and the amount of money you are willing…
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If you want to get a good night’s rest while camping, you’ll need a good sleeping bag and the right sleeping pad underneath. Sleeping pads provide two important functions. They help to cushion you from the cold, hard ground, and…
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Overview Crab fishing, also called crabbing, is an activity pursued for recreation and profit. Though the sport can be dangerous for commercial fishers, many people can get a license to fish for crab from a boat or dock. One of…
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You may run to get in better shape, burn calories, get fast, compete or keep healthy–runner’s motivations all vary. While your motivations differ, almost all runners share the experience of having to deal with injuries. Certain injuries, such as stress…
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Catfish, named for their cat-like whiskers, are a popular sport fish because of their elusive, bottom-feeding nature, their size as well as their popularity on the dinner plate, especially in the South. Catching a boatload of catfish is just a…
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The best golf ball varies by a player’s strengths and weaknesses, which is why golf ball manufacturers design balls for many purposes, including spin control, adding distance and providing a soft feel for the player. Players on the PGA Tour…
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If you want to experience that exhilarating moment when an 8 lb. “lunker” bass comes up out of a submerged tree stump and hits your fishing lure like the kick of a mule, be prepared to work for it. Smallmouth…
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There is no official list of rules that are used in all Boy Scouts of America Pinewood Derby races. Each district’s race committee has leeway to establish its own set of criteria. However, there is a loose set of recommended…
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A scuba mask is one of the most important pieces of dive gear. Even if you plan to dive infrequently, you should purchase your own mask to ensure that you’ll always have one that fits comfortably. Keep certain criteria in…
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In most cases, a woman golfer’s swing speed will be slower than the average man’s swing speed, which will result in shorter distances with all clubs and a lower ball flight. There are exceptions to this rule but unless you…
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American football has many rules. Many of the rules govern the play of the game. But because football can be a rough sport, many rules exist to protect the players from injury rather than to direct the play of the…
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Face guarding occurs when a defender blocks or disrupts the vision of the offensive player, whether that player has the basketball or not. If you place your hand in front of the eyes of a player in the act of…
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A travel trailer allows you to carry some of the comforts of home with you into remote areas. Travel trailers usually include sleeping space, a dining area, cooking facilities and an icebox or refrigerator. While you can carry more in…
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With patience, practice and a willingness to watch and learn, you can catch bass like the pros. Differences between smallmouth and largemouth bass will affect your choice of bait and fishing style. Weather and water conditions are also important to…
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Camping food should be tasty, easy to prepare and provide the nutrition you need for hiking, climbing and other camping activities. Keep meals simple, so you don’t have to devote a lot of your vacation to cooking and cleaning up….
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The best distance ball for you is one with a compression rating that matches your swing speed. The compression rating of a golf ball measures the ease by which the ball is compressed at impact. If you are able to…
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You should look into forged irons if you are a highly skilled player who favors feel and workability over forgiveness in your irons. In order to make forged irons, club makers sink the metal into a rough shape and hammer…
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Catfish is a popular species of game fish, sought after by many anglers. It puts up a good fight and is an excellent eating fish, with a firm, sweet flesh. A number of catfish rigs can be constructed that can…
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1. Propel Yourself Forward With Snow Poles Next to snowshoes, snow poles are the most important piece of equipment or snowshoeing accessory. They help keep you balanced, make it easier for you to propel yourself forward, and help you safely…
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Overview The right size inner tube for your bicycle is based on the measurements of your wheel, both diameter and rim width. The easiest way to determine the right size inner tube is to inspect your tire for markings that…
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Channel catfish are among the largest of catfish species found in the United States and can range up to 20 lbs. or more. Fishing for channel cats can be exciting as they are good fighters, once hooked. They are equally…
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A popular martial arts myth says students of ancient arts began training with simple white belts that became dirtier and darker as they trained, the deepening color signifying a deepening of knowledge and skills. Today, the belts in karate progress…
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Overview When you run, your heart rate increases for a variety of reasons, including an increase in oxygen consumption by exercising muscle, an increase in heat and an increase in volume loss from your circulatory system by way of sweating….
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Pinewood derbies are a popular recreational and competitive activity across the United States, especially with the Boy Scouts of America program. Pinewood derbies consist of using specialized wooden car kits to design and build derby cars, with the goal being…
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Overview Tire size has a great effect on your bicycle’s handling. Understanding how variations in tire size affect the ride quality of a bicycle will help you choose the right tire so that your workouts are more efficient and enjoyable….
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Using hiking or trekking poles has many advantages. Hiking poles typically are lightweight and sturdy, and they can easily be packed with your other gear, especially if the poles are of the telescoping variety. Hiking poles range from wooden sticks…
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