2013年12月20日星期五
ヤマハレディースオープン2日目は中止、有村智恵は予選落ちに
2012年03月31日13時47分
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順位 選手名 スコア1 服部 真夕 -3
2 井芹 美保子 0
N・キャンベル 0
イ・ボミ 0
上原 彩子 0
茂木 宏美 0
7 永井 奈都 +1
福田 裕子 +1
キム・ソヒ +1
諸見里 しのぶ +1
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＜ヤマハレディースオープン葛城 2日目◇31日◇葛城ゴルフ倶楽部(6,587ヤード・パー72)＞
静岡県にある葛城ゴルフ倶楽部で開催されている、「ヤマハレディースオープン葛城」の2日目は、朝から降り続けた雨の影響でコースのコンディションが悪化。9時23分に競技を中断すると、天候回復が見込めないため再開することなく中止が決定した。
規定により初日のスコアでカットラインが設定され、6オーバー62位タイまでの選手が予選を通過。初日を8オーバー87位タイで終えていた有村智恵は予選落ちとなった。
2013年11月27日星期三
シード最年長のP・マークセンが首位をキープ！金亨成は2週連続V狙う
2012年09月01日19時04分
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順位 選手名 スコア1 P・マークセン -8
2 岩田 寛 -6
キム・ヒョンソン -6
4 藤田 寛之 -5
キム・キョンテ -5
6 兼本 貴司 -4
7 池田 勇太 -3
Ｄ・スメイル -3
近藤 共弘 -3
手嶋 多一 -3
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2週連続優勝を狙う金亨成、2打差2位タイと好位置で最終日へ（撮影：米山聡明）
【もっと写真を見る（9）】
＜フジサンケイクラシック 3日目◇1日◇富士桜カントリー倶楽部(7,437ヤード・パー71)＞
山梨県にある富士桜カントリー倶楽部で開催されている、国内男子ツアー「フジサンケイクラシック」は3日目が終了。トータル8アンダーとしたプラヤド・マークセン(タイ)が首位を堅守。2打差の2位タイには金亨成(キム・ヒョンソン)(韓国)と岩田寛がつけた。
【関連ニュース】池田勇太が7位タイに急浮上！「明日は楽しくなりゃいいね」
5バーディ・2ボギーとスコアを3つ伸ばしたマークセン。「今日はドライバーが良かったので、パー5でバーディを狙って獲れた」と3つのパー5でバーディ奪取に成功。「“優勝”を意識するのではなく、スコアを3～4つ伸ばして、終わってみて優勝することができたら良いですね」。マークセンは今季の賞金シード選手の中では最年長となる46歳。約4年ぶりとなる優勝をつかみとることができるか。
2週連続優勝も見えてきたヒョンソンは、途中の雨でスコアを落としかけたが2バーディ・1ボギーまわり好位置をキープ。「連続優勝？ それは考えていないです。チャンスはありますが、優勝は神様が与えるものだし、とにかく明日は楽しくラウンドしたいです」と答えたが、心の中では闘志を燃やしている。
【3日目の順位】
1位：プラヤド・マークセン(-8)
2位T：岩田寛(-6)
2位T：金亨成(キム・ヒョンソン)(-6)
4位T：藤田寛之(-5)
4位T：金庚泰(キム・キョンテ)(-5)
6位：兼本貴司(-4)
7位T：池田勇太(-3)
7位T：デービッド・スメイル(-3)
7位T：近藤共弘(-3)
7位T：手嶋多一(-3)
＜中間速報＞池田勇太が2打差に接近！マークセンが首位をキープして後半へ
2012年09月02日12時18分
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順位 選手名 スコア優勝 キム・キョンテ -8
2 池田 勇太 -7
3 藤田 寛之 -6
P・マークセン -6
5 兼本 貴司 -5
6 ゴ・アジュン -4
近藤 共弘 -4
キム・ヒョンソン -4
9 イ・キョンフン -3
10 広田 悟 -2
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＜フジサンケイクラシック 最終日◇2日◇富士桜カントリー倶楽部(7,437ヤード・パー71)＞
山梨県にある富士桜カントリー倶楽部で開催されている、国内男子ツアー「フジサンケイクラシック」の最終日。単独首位からスタートしたプラヤド・マークセン(タイ)が1つスコアを落としたもののトータル7アンダーで首位をキープして後半に入った。
トータル3アンダー7位タイからスタートした池田勇太は序盤で4つスコアを伸ばし一時は首位に並んだが8番、9番と連続ボギーを叩きトータル5アンダー2位タイでハーフターンした。池田と並ぶ2位タイに金庚泰(キム・キョンテ)(韓国)、トータル4アンダーグループに藤田寛之、兼本貴司らがつけている。
＜速報＞金庚泰が逆転優勝！池田勇太は1打及ばず2位
2012年09月02日14時56分
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順位 選手名 スコア優勝 キム・キョンテ -8
2 池田 勇太 -7
3 藤田 寛之 -6
P・マークセン -6
5 兼本 貴司 -5
6 ゴ・アジュン -4
近藤 共弘 -4
キム・ヒョンソン -4
9 イ・キョンフン -3
10 広田 悟 -2
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＜フジサンケイクラシック 最終日◇2日◇富士桜カントリー倶楽部(7,437ヤード・パー71)＞
山梨県にある富士桜カントリー倶楽部で開催された、国内男子ツアー「フジサンケイクラシック」の最終日。トータル5アンダーの4位タイからスタートした金庚泰(キム・キョンテ)(韓国)がトータル8アンダーまでスコアを伸ばし、逆転優勝を飾った。
トータル3アンダーからスタートした池田勇太は前半で一時は首位に並ぶもあと一歩及ばずトータル7アンダーの2位、藤田寛之、プラヤド・マークセン(タイ)がトータル6アンダーで3位タイとなっている。
【最終結果】
優勝：金庚泰(キム・キョンテ)(-8)
2位：池田勇太(-7)
3位T：藤田寛之(-6)
3位T：プラヤド・マークセン(-6)
5位：兼本貴司(-5)
池田勇太、猛追及ばず1打差2位も「満点に近いゴルフができた」
2012年09月02日16時23分
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順位 選手名 スコア優勝 キム・キョンテ -8
2 池田 勇太 -7
3 藤田 寛之 -6
P・マークセン -6
5 兼本 貴司 -5
6 ゴ・アジュン -4
近藤 共弘 -4
キム・ヒョンソン -4
9 イ・キョンフン -3
10 広田 悟 -2
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序盤で首位をとらえ、自分のペースにもちこんだがあと一歩及ばず（撮影：米山聡明）
＜フジサンケイクラシック 最終日◇2日◇富士桜カントリー倶楽部(7,437ヤード・パー71)＞
山梨県にある富士桜カントリー倶楽部で開催された、国内男子ツアー「フジサンケイクラシック」の最終日。首位とは5打差の7位タイでスタートした池田勇太は、最後まで熾烈な争いを繰り広げるも、優勝には届かなかった。
【関連ニュース】池田勇太の今季成績をチェック
2番から3連続バーディを奪った池田は、6番でも4メートルのスライスラインをねじ込みバーディ奪取。6ホールで4つスコアを伸ばし、早くも首位に並んで見せる。8番、9番の連続ボギーで一歩後退するも、12番、さらには14番でバーディを奪い再び首位へ。だが、16番パー3では風を読み間違い、ティショットを池に入れてしまう。
このホールなんとかボギーで収めた池田だったが、首位を走っていた金庚泰(キム・キョンテ)(韓国)とは1打差で最終ホールへ。どうしてもバーディが欲しいところでティショットを左のバンカーに入れてしまうが、残り約180ヤードのセカンドショットを1.5メートルにつけ値千金のバーディ。ガッツポーズも飛び出し後続のキョンテを待った。
しかし、池田に負けず劣らず、キョンテも右バンカーからの、セカンドショットを4メートルにつけ、優勝を決めるバーディフィニッシュ。猛追及ばず1打差の2位に終わった。
キョンテのプレーを見届けた池田は「ようやったろ？ 18番もナイスバーディだし、しゃーないだろう」とすっきりとした表情でコメント。「まぁ、ラッキーあったり、アンラッキーもあったり。でも、久しぶりに優勝争いできたし、これで勝てれば100点満点だけど、満点に近いゴルフができた」と最終日の躍進を振り返った。
今季ここまで優勝はないが、今大会は初日の63位タイから着実に順位を上げ、優勝争いできる状態まで持ってきた池田。「これからどんどん大きい試合も始まる。輪厚(ANAオープン)ぐらいまでにまた優勝目指してモチベーション上げようかなと。久しぶりにいい終わり方ができました」。ビッグトーナメントが続く秋の陣を前に若大将が弾みをつけた。
2013年10月29日星期二
The variation of bikes on the market today – what can they offer you?
The first bicycle was designed and made in the 19th century. Since then biking has developed exponentially with bikes now being depended upon by millions of people across the world as an immediate form of daily transport. There designs, although originally very simple, have rapidly started to make use of new technology, and the 21st century now plays host to vast spectrum of bike types and styles.
Biking itself boasts an awful lot of benefits. Due to it’s versatility to terrain, and it’s adaptation to motor engines, biking is an activity that can enrich the lives of people from all walks of life. No matter the landscape, no matter the personality, the biking world has a bike fit for any rider without exception to where they are from. If you are unsure of which part of biking to look into, consider the benefits listed below and take note of the types of bike’s that can deliver the benefits most appealing to you.
Fitness – If you feel that you are out of shape and in need of some exercise biking has a solution for you. Road bikes are especially designed for delivering comfort and speed for long distance rides. They are a great way to keep your heart healthy and can be used for just going out into town, or even to travel to and from your workplace. Those with a more adventurous mind however will prefer to ride mountain bikes. These bikes are usually fitted with effective suspension and a collection of gears, enabling you to ramble across the toughest of terrains. Climbing up rough hills may be tough, but it is a great way to keep fit.
A new social life – If you’re looking for a hobby that can offer you the chance to meet new people biking holds the answer. Motorbikes make an especially good investment for the chance of enhancing your social connections. There high speed, adrenaline filled rides makes them a fantastic part of your life to share with fellow bikers. But all bikes can be socially rewarding with mountain bikes and road bikes also playing host to a vast amount of social clubs.
Self Worth – Bikes can be a great way to push yourself both mentally and physically. Road bikes put your endurance to the test and allow you to measure your fitness determined by how far you have travelled. As your stamina begins to improve, so will your confidence. The time may come when you are able to participate in a road biking race. Much like a marathon, these events can push your body to its limits offering a great mental reward for those who reach the finish line. Road bikes can make you feel better about yourself. Fact.
A different perspective – Mountain bikes enable the rider to travel through new land, and see new things. Whether you ride through your local park or somewhere far from home across the world, mountain biking offers you the chance to see the world in a different light. You can be at one with nature and appreciate it for simply what it is. The improved suspension and tyre grip on mountain bikes will mean there will be little terrain you can’t go over.
Whether it be for a family outing, an adrenaline filled adventure, or a trip to work, biking can easily become a part of your life style. A fantastic way to improve your fitness, biking is a versatile concept that covers a wide range of systems.
Biking itself boasts an awful lot of benefits. Due to it’s versatility to terrain, and it’s adaptation to motor engines, biking is an activity that can enrich the lives of people from all walks of life. No matter the landscape, no matter the personality, the biking world has a bike fit for any rider without exception to where they are from. If you are unsure of which part of biking to look into, consider the benefits listed below and take note of the types of bike’s that can deliver the benefits most appealing to you.
Fitness – If you feel that you are out of shape and in need of some exercise biking has a solution for you. Road bikes are especially designed for delivering comfort and speed for long distance rides. They are a great way to keep your heart healthy and can be used for just going out into town, or even to travel to and from your workplace. Those with a more adventurous mind however will prefer to ride mountain bikes. These bikes are usually fitted with effective suspension and a collection of gears, enabling you to ramble across the toughest of terrains. Climbing up rough hills may be tough, but it is a great way to keep fit.
A new social life – If you’re looking for a hobby that can offer you the chance to meet new people biking holds the answer. Motorbikes make an especially good investment for the chance of enhancing your social connections. There high speed, adrenaline filled rides makes them a fantastic part of your life to share with fellow bikers. But all bikes can be socially rewarding with mountain bikes and road bikes also playing host to a vast amount of social clubs.
Self Worth – Bikes can be a great way to push yourself both mentally and physically. Road bikes put your endurance to the test and allow you to measure your fitness determined by how far you have travelled. As your stamina begins to improve, so will your confidence. The time may come when you are able to participate in a road biking race. Much like a marathon, these events can push your body to its limits offering a great mental reward for those who reach the finish line. Road bikes can make you feel better about yourself. Fact.
A different perspective – Mountain bikes enable the rider to travel through new land, and see new things. Whether you ride through your local park or somewhere far from home across the world, mountain biking offers you the chance to see the world in a different light. You can be at one with nature and appreciate it for simply what it is. The improved suspension and tyre grip on mountain bikes will mean there will be little terrain you can’t go over.
Whether it be for a family outing, an adrenaline filled adventure, or a trip to work, biking can easily become a part of your life style. A fantastic way to improve your fitness, biking is a versatile concept that covers a wide range of systems.
2013年10月22日星期二
Swimming School in Brooklyn
In terms of swimming, Brooklyn offers excellent instruction and sports facilities. Many of Brooklyn’s diverse neighborhoods have year-round swimming classes. Sport centers and private swimming schools in New York City provide aquatic instruction and indoor swimming in the city’s most populous borough. Here landlubber adults can overcome their fear of water, while children and toddlers can get satisfaction from learning how to swim.
New York is a large city, and due to this there is a great variety of water activities. Everyone can choose an affordable option for swimming: the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation offers free lessons in swimming throughout the whole year at city pools along with some social organizations that provide aquatics and swimming lessons for children, teens and adults. But those who value the personal approach of a qualified swimming instructor, choose a private swimming school, where quality is above price. Brooklyn offers many schools of swimming, so how to choose the one that would cater best for you? Let us think which advice and guidelines would be helpful in choosing the best for you.
Swimming is a valuable skill that in many cases is a lifesaver. If you are looking for a swimming school for your child or for yourself, here are some things to be kept in mind:
What should be included in lessons for swimming:
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, for children under 4 years old all aquatics programs should include:
• Strategies for prevention of drowning.
• Information regarding the motor and cognitive limitations of toddlers and infants.
• The adults’ role in monitoring and supervising children in water.
• Explanation of the risks of water.
Swimming lessons
Adults and older children have to be grouped based on their age, individual ability and development level. If beginners work in small groups with certified instructors, they learn basic swimming techniques such as breathing, general water safety, leg and arm movements, and later on — various strokes, as they get more confident and experienced in a swimming pool.
Choosing a swimming class
For those who want to learn to swim, Brooklyn has much to offer. But how can you find a right class that will satisfy you? Ask a doctor, former students or other parents for a piece of advice. Talk to the instructor and program supervisor beforehand, and observe the class before signing up.
Other points to be kept in mind are:
• Schedule: Do the swim classes take place after another activity? Won’t you be tired by the time you get to class? Find a class that fits into your schedule.
• Class placement: What skills is placement based on? Will your child and/or you be with other swimmers of the same age and skill set? Otherwise you/your child may not feel comfortable.
• Instructors’ credentials: How are the instructors trained and what certificates do they hold? Do they know cardiopulmonary resuscitation? A certified lifeguard on duty should also be there at all times.
• Size: How many people are in one swimming group? For kids, the rule of a thumb is 1 instructor for every 6 preschoolers or 8-grade students. This allows each student to get individual attention and instruction.
Choosing a swimming school should be taken seriously: no matter how much research you do, be sure that you will eventually learn new skills you can practice.
New York is a large city, and due to this there is a great variety of water activities. Everyone can choose an affordable option for swimming: the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation offers free lessons in swimming throughout the whole year at city pools along with some social organizations that provide aquatics and swimming lessons for children, teens and adults. But those who value the personal approach of a qualified swimming instructor, choose a private swimming school, where quality is above price. Brooklyn offers many schools of swimming, so how to choose the one that would cater best for you? Let us think which advice and guidelines would be helpful in choosing the best for you.
Swimming is a valuable skill that in many cases is a lifesaver. If you are looking for a swimming school for your child or for yourself, here are some things to be kept in mind:
What should be included in lessons for swimming:
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, for children under 4 years old all aquatics programs should include:
• Strategies for prevention of drowning.
• Information regarding the motor and cognitive limitations of toddlers and infants.
• The adults’ role in monitoring and supervising children in water.
• Explanation of the risks of water.
Swimming lessons
Adults and older children have to be grouped based on their age, individual ability and development level. If beginners work in small groups with certified instructors, they learn basic swimming techniques such as breathing, general water safety, leg and arm movements, and later on — various strokes, as they get more confident and experienced in a swimming pool.
Choosing a swimming class
For those who want to learn to swim, Brooklyn has much to offer. But how can you find a right class that will satisfy you? Ask a doctor, former students or other parents for a piece of advice. Talk to the instructor and program supervisor beforehand, and observe the class before signing up.
Other points to be kept in mind are:
• Schedule: Do the swim classes take place after another activity? Won’t you be tired by the time you get to class? Find a class that fits into your schedule.
• Class placement: What skills is placement based on? Will your child and/or you be with other swimmers of the same age and skill set? Otherwise you/your child may not feel comfortable.
• Instructors’ credentials: How are the instructors trained and what certificates do they hold? Do they know cardiopulmonary resuscitation? A certified lifeguard on duty should also be there at all times.
• Size: How many people are in one swimming group? For kids, the rule of a thumb is 1 instructor for every 6 preschoolers or 8-grade students. This allows each student to get individual attention and instruction.
Choosing a swimming school should be taken seriously: no matter how much research you do, be sure that you will eventually learn new skills you can practice.
2013年10月16日星期三
The advantages of jogging as the one of aerobic exercise
Choose jogging as the fitness way, it is a sensible choice, because jogging can bring many benefits to you.
Why is aerobic exercise so popular with people? According to research, aerobic exercise conform to the human body structure, best to physical health, and in so many performance of aerobic exercise, jogging is most appropriate. Jogging except solutes the physical problems, it also deals the problems with psychology, it can alleviate large working stress, it is a kind of national sport that suitable for everyone to do, without age and sex limitation.
Jogging continuously and keep the rhythm, can guarantee to promote each physiological function.
Strengthen the function of cardiopulmonary
The study proves, the implementation of jogging, can strengthen the breathable function, can increase lung capacity, compare to the sitting quietly, the oxygen that supplied by the jogging is more than eight to twelve times. For our movements, oxygen is necessary to keep energy, the capacity of absorbing oxygen directly impact on cardiopulmonary function. Ordinary circumstances, the old men compare to young people, the capacity of absorbing oxygen is much lower, but jogging can improve this condition.
The elder men with jogging, the elder men who often jogging, the level of absorbing oxygen is higher than average , and the result of jogging is more ideal than the elder men who participate in ordinal exercise. Jogging may strengthen the function of myocardial, have an effect on training and protecting heart. Keeping jogging for the elder men, beat frequency of their hearts is not any weaker than the young men who average age is at 20 years, the reason that training long time, improve the myocardial nutrition, strengthen myocardial, and make the improvement of physical.
Encourage the muscles and muscles endurance
For training duration, jogging is one of the best choice. Jogging with reasonable and continuously could improve drive and the duration of the muscles, additionally, when we need to confront with some urgent incident or maintain the working vigor, drive and muscle duration play a role.
Avoid and cure the cerebrovascular disease
Jogging make the blood flows faster, and strengthen blood vessel elasticity, play the function of promoting blood circulation. Person often jogging, the average level of heart beat will reduce to fifty to sixty times, make the myocardial get long-time adjustment. Jogging is beneficial for physical activity, like metabolism invivo, lipid metabolism, also prevent high blood lipid. According to jogging, weight can be gotten control, prevent atherosclerosis, have an effect on cerebral cortex, change the course of excitation and inhibition, reduce the exhaustion and restore energy.
Usually, when we are carrying out jogging, it can bring out the vibration of low frequency, can train the vascular smooth muscle, thereby increasing the tension of the blood vessels, by vibration, let sediment on the blood vessels to be excluded, at the same time to avoid the storage of lipids, which in the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis and cerebrovascular diseases have important significance.
Why is aerobic exercise so popular with people? According to research, aerobic exercise conform to the human body structure, best to physical health, and in so many performance of aerobic exercise, jogging is most appropriate. Jogging except solutes the physical problems, it also deals the problems with psychology, it can alleviate large working stress, it is a kind of national sport that suitable for everyone to do, without age and sex limitation.
Jogging continuously and keep the rhythm, can guarantee to promote each physiological function.
Strengthen the function of cardiopulmonary
The study proves, the implementation of jogging, can strengthen the breathable function, can increase lung capacity, compare to the sitting quietly, the oxygen that supplied by the jogging is more than eight to twelve times. For our movements, oxygen is necessary to keep energy, the capacity of absorbing oxygen directly impact on cardiopulmonary function. Ordinary circumstances, the old men compare to young people, the capacity of absorbing oxygen is much lower, but jogging can improve this condition.
The elder men with jogging, the elder men who often jogging, the level of absorbing oxygen is higher than average , and the result of jogging is more ideal than the elder men who participate in ordinal exercise. Jogging may strengthen the function of myocardial, have an effect on training and protecting heart. Keeping jogging for the elder men, beat frequency of their hearts is not any weaker than the young men who average age is at 20 years, the reason that training long time, improve the myocardial nutrition, strengthen myocardial, and make the improvement of physical.
Encourage the muscles and muscles endurance
For training duration, jogging is one of the best choice. Jogging with reasonable and continuously could improve drive and the duration of the muscles, additionally, when we need to confront with some urgent incident or maintain the working vigor, drive and muscle duration play a role.
Avoid and cure the cerebrovascular disease
Jogging make the blood flows faster, and strengthen blood vessel elasticity, play the function of promoting blood circulation. Person often jogging, the average level of heart beat will reduce to fifty to sixty times, make the myocardial get long-time adjustment. Jogging is beneficial for physical activity, like metabolism invivo, lipid metabolism, also prevent high blood lipid. According to jogging, weight can be gotten control, prevent atherosclerosis, have an effect on cerebral cortex, change the course of excitation and inhibition, reduce the exhaustion and restore energy.
Usually, when we are carrying out jogging, it can bring out the vibration of low frequency, can train the vascular smooth muscle, thereby increasing the tension of the blood vessels, by vibration, let sediment on the blood vessels to be excluded, at the same time to avoid the storage of lipids, which in the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis and cerebrovascular diseases have important significance.
2013年10月14日星期一
Football – The Best Players In The World
Football is a world renowned sport and has had many great players over the years and this article has been written to focus on 3 world class players who currently still participate in the beautiful game of football.
The beautiful game of football is played and watched all over the world and is the most popular sport out of all sports.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Averiro, born 5th February 1985 is a Portuguese attacking football player and is considered as one of the worlds best players due to his impressive speed and accuracy. Cristiano Ronaldo first started playing professional football with Spanish club Sporting Lisbon where he trained in the youth team before making his debut for the club in 1999 against Moreirense. Ronaldo also played international football for Portugal youth team which got him noticed by teams all over the world who where all interested in signing the young Portuguese player. After playing for Sporting Lisbon for two seasons Ronaldo caught the attention of Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson who signed the then 18 year old for £12.24 million in 2003. Ronaldo scored his first goal for united in November 2003 against Portsmouth. Cristiano Ronaldo had four successful seasons with Manchester United appearing 292 times and scoring 118 goals. On 26 June 2009, Real Madrid confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo would join the club on 1 July 2009 for a record signing fee of £80 million and a contract worth €13 million per season.
Lionel Messi
Lionel Andres Messi, born 24th June 1987 is an Argentinian attacking football player who plays for Spanish club Barcelona and he is considered to be one of the best football players of his generation. Lionel Messi began playing football at a young age and he was quickly identified by Barcelona. He quickly left Newells Old Boys youth team in 2000 and moved to Europe to play for Barcelona making his debut in the 2004/05 season. Since signing for Barcelona Messi has scored 109 La Liga goals in 162 appearances. Messi has also received many awards since playing for Barcelona such as the UEFA club footballer of the year in 2008 and 2009 and the special young player of the year in 2006, 2007 and 2008. Messi is sponsored by Adidas and he features in there advertisements. He is also featured on the cover of the video game Pro Evolution Soccer 2010.
Wayne Rooney
Wayne Mark Rooney, born 24th October 1985 is an English attacking football player who plays for Premier League club Manchester United. Wayne Rooney began his career with Everton, joining their youth team at the age of ten and finally making it to their first team. He made his professional debut in 2002 and his first goal made him the youngest goal scorer in Premier League history at the time. After spending two seasons at Everton, he signed for Manchester United on the 31 of August 2004 for £25.6 million. Rooney made his England debut in 2003 and is now one of the most regularly picked players for the national squad. Rooney has also been awarded many honours including young player of the year 2005, fans player of the year 2005-06 and England player of the year in 2008.
The beautiful game of football is played and watched all over the world and is the most popular sport out of all sports.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Averiro, born 5th February 1985 is a Portuguese attacking football player and is considered as one of the worlds best players due to his impressive speed and accuracy. Cristiano Ronaldo first started playing professional football with Spanish club Sporting Lisbon where he trained in the youth team before making his debut for the club in 1999 against Moreirense. Ronaldo also played international football for Portugal youth team which got him noticed by teams all over the world who where all interested in signing the young Portuguese player. After playing for Sporting Lisbon for two seasons Ronaldo caught the attention of Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson who signed the then 18 year old for £12.24 million in 2003. Ronaldo scored his first goal for united in November 2003 against Portsmouth. Cristiano Ronaldo had four successful seasons with Manchester United appearing 292 times and scoring 118 goals. On 26 June 2009, Real Madrid confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo would join the club on 1 July 2009 for a record signing fee of £80 million and a contract worth €13 million per season.
Lionel Messi
Lionel Andres Messi, born 24th June 1987 is an Argentinian attacking football player who plays for Spanish club Barcelona and he is considered to be one of the best football players of his generation. Lionel Messi began playing football at a young age and he was quickly identified by Barcelona. He quickly left Newells Old Boys youth team in 2000 and moved to Europe to play for Barcelona making his debut in the 2004/05 season. Since signing for Barcelona Messi has scored 109 La Liga goals in 162 appearances. Messi has also received many awards since playing for Barcelona such as the UEFA club footballer of the year in 2008 and 2009 and the special young player of the year in 2006, 2007 and 2008. Messi is sponsored by Adidas and he features in there advertisements. He is also featured on the cover of the video game Pro Evolution Soccer 2010.
Wayne Rooney
Wayne Mark Rooney, born 24th October 1985 is an English attacking football player who plays for Premier League club Manchester United. Wayne Rooney began his career with Everton, joining their youth team at the age of ten and finally making it to their first team. He made his professional debut in 2002 and his first goal made him the youngest goal scorer in Premier League history at the time. After spending two seasons at Everton, he signed for Manchester United on the 31 of August 2004 for £25.6 million. Rooney made his England debut in 2003 and is now one of the most regularly picked players for the national squad. Rooney has also been awarded many honours including young player of the year 2005, fans player of the year 2005-06 and England player of the year in 2008.
Learn Golf in Asia- Indoor Performance Golfing Centers
When you are looking for resources for golf in Asia, you don't have to look very far. Indoor golfing centers are becoming much more popular, and offer many benefits over the traditional driving range. Playing in the elements can prove to be a challenge, but indoor golfing allows you to have the convenience of a temperate climate combined with all the perks that technology can offer, including putting support and virtual courses to give you the games that you have dreamed of without having to get out on the green. Indoor golfing isn't for everyone, but it's a great option for those who want to train or learn like the pros.
Indoor golf performance centers in Asia have become almost a staple throughout the continent because they offer so many different benefits. You can get lessons, training, simulation experience, and a chance to golf like the pros no matter what skill level you are at. From beginners to semi-professionals and even leisure golfers looking for weekend fun, indoor golf training and fitting centers are a great solution for all of your golfing needs and interests. Between the convenience of the indoor center and the technology advantage that these facilities have, there is something for everyone with indoor golfing centers.
Golf performance centers in Asia are not all created equally, however. You owe it to yourself to take the time to figure out exactly which centers have the highest technology, the most experienced staff, and the best packages and activities to suit your golfing needs or desires. Take the time to learn about the best golfing centers so that you can get the experience that you deserve. Advanced technology and a proven system for training that is designed by professionals is what you need to make the most of your indoor golfing experience.
Some people still have an aversion to hitting the course or the driving range when they want to practice their game, but that isn't always the best solution. Let technology train you well so that you can conquer nature next time you are out on the course. When it comes to golf, Asia has a large community of golfers and newcomers who enjoy the sport. Being able to train and take lessons indoors is a benefit that many people have never experienced. Next time you're thinking about hitting the driving range, consider indoor golfing and fitting instead to get a richer, more professional experience for your golf game.
Indoor golf performance centers in Asia have become almost a staple throughout the continent because they offer so many different benefits. You can get lessons, training, simulation experience, and a chance to golf like the pros no matter what skill level you are at. From beginners to semi-professionals and even leisure golfers looking for weekend fun, indoor golf training and fitting centers are a great solution for all of your golfing needs and interests. Between the convenience of the indoor center and the technology advantage that these facilities have, there is something for everyone with indoor golfing centers.
Golf performance centers in Asia are not all created equally, however. You owe it to yourself to take the time to figure out exactly which centers have the highest technology, the most experienced staff, and the best packages and activities to suit your golfing needs or desires. Take the time to learn about the best golfing centers so that you can get the experience that you deserve. Advanced technology and a proven system for training that is designed by professionals is what you need to make the most of your indoor golfing experience.
Some people still have an aversion to hitting the course or the driving range when they want to practice their game, but that isn't always the best solution. Let technology train you well so that you can conquer nature next time you are out on the course. When it comes to golf, Asia has a large community of golfers and newcomers who enjoy the sport. Being able to train and take lessons indoors is a benefit that many people have never experienced. Next time you're thinking about hitting the driving range, consider indoor golfing and fitting instead to get a richer, more professional experience for your golf game.
2013年10月13日星期日
South American Football Shirts - Find the Hottest Teams and Styles
South American football shirts are among the hottest selling products at most stores. This is because the teams that come from South America are among the most popular in the world, and are some of the best possible football teams available. So many people enjoy watching a good football game, and there are billions of fans around the world that love South American teams. Fortunately, online football apparel stores have no trouble keeping up with this popularity, and offer a full range of football shirts to choose from, including the best players and teams in the leagues.
While football has been popular in South America and the UK for many decades, it has just begun becoming more popular around the world. South American football shirts aren't the only ones that people are looking for, but they are some of the hottest sellers. This game is followed almost religiously by many people, who delight in watching the action of a good football match between a couple of good, strong rivals. Professional clubs aren't the only ones competing today, because premier league teams, national teams, and other clubs have been formed and they add more fuel to the fire when it comes to a passion for football among the fans.
You should take the time to check out all of the different South American football shirts that are available. Every different store has different levels of quality and different prices, but you deserve high quality shirts for less from a store that you can trust. No matter what you are looking for, you can find it with the best football stores online. Just give yourself a little time to look and it should be very easy for you to get everything that you need.
South American football shirts are hot sellers internationally, and they shouldn't be difficult to find at all. Even if you're from the UK or the US and are looking for your favourite South American team, you can find exactly what you want with the best football stores online. The popularity of football (or soccer to US fans) is constantly growing as time goes on and you can trust that retailers are going to keep up with demands to provide you with the football shirts that you need, no matter what they might be. The unique designs and authentic jerseys that allow you to represent your favourite team or player are a great addition to any football fan's collection.
While football has been popular in South America and the UK for many decades, it has just begun becoming more popular around the world. South American football shirts aren't the only ones that people are looking for, but they are some of the hottest sellers. This game is followed almost religiously by many people, who delight in watching the action of a good football match between a couple of good, strong rivals. Professional clubs aren't the only ones competing today, because premier league teams, national teams, and other clubs have been formed and they add more fuel to the fire when it comes to a passion for football among the fans.
You should take the time to check out all of the different South American football shirts that are available. Every different store has different levels of quality and different prices, but you deserve high quality shirts for less from a store that you can trust. No matter what you are looking for, you can find it with the best football stores online. Just give yourself a little time to look and it should be very easy for you to get everything that you need.
South American football shirts are hot sellers internationally, and they shouldn't be difficult to find at all. Even if you're from the UK or the US and are looking for your favourite South American team, you can find exactly what you want with the best football stores online. The popularity of football (or soccer to US fans) is constantly growing as time goes on and you can trust that retailers are going to keep up with demands to provide you with the football shirts that you need, no matter what they might be. The unique designs and authentic jerseys that allow you to represent your favourite team or player are a great addition to any football fan's collection.
How to improve your sprinting
For numerous athletes, sprinting is an essential part of general performance. And the best part about it is that even when you don't possess a ton of natural speed, you can make quite a few improvements with your sprinting technique that will help you become speedier.
Training properly is the easiest way to handle weak spots in your sprinting technique. Getting things down in practice will make it faster and easier to put proper technique into practice when it really counts.
So if you would like to learn how to become faster, consider some of these recommendations in your training.
Form is incredibly essential to proper sprinting technique, and you should concentrate on making sure you aren't doing any wasted motions. It all comes down to efficiency. Your toes and the ball of your foot ought to be the only parts of your foot that touch the ground. Having your heal touch the ground is wasted movement.
Moreover, some movements in your upper body can be wasted motions. Your face really should be relaxed, and your shoulder muscles and neck should not be tensed. Your arms ought to be driving straight forward. But if your arms curve inward, you're essentially wasting energy and throwing off your balance.
Breathing properly can also be a vital component of technique. Remember to inhale through your nose, and exhale through your mouth. Look directly ahead; looking down can make it harder for you to catch your breath. When completing a sprint or short run in training, don't bend over to rest. This actually can make it harder for the body to recuperate and for you to catch your breath. Instead, stand up and put your arms behind your head, breathing in and out deeply.
It's been shown that interval training is a better form of training for sprinting. Practice with quick bursts of strenuous running, accompanied by a short period of rest. If you can find a hill to run up, this will also supercharge your conditioning along with your muscle strength.
These are all a number of routines you can use to run faster. Try them out in your training, and you'll come to see results while you sprint faster and win races.
Training properly is the easiest way to handle weak spots in your sprinting technique. Getting things down in practice will make it faster and easier to put proper technique into practice when it really counts.
So if you would like to learn how to become faster, consider some of these recommendations in your training.
Form is incredibly essential to proper sprinting technique, and you should concentrate on making sure you aren't doing any wasted motions. It all comes down to efficiency. Your toes and the ball of your foot ought to be the only parts of your foot that touch the ground. Having your heal touch the ground is wasted movement.
Moreover, some movements in your upper body can be wasted motions. Your face really should be relaxed, and your shoulder muscles and neck should not be tensed. Your arms ought to be driving straight forward. But if your arms curve inward, you're essentially wasting energy and throwing off your balance.
Breathing properly can also be a vital component of technique. Remember to inhale through your nose, and exhale through your mouth. Look directly ahead; looking down can make it harder for you to catch your breath. When completing a sprint or short run in training, don't bend over to rest. This actually can make it harder for the body to recuperate and for you to catch your breath. Instead, stand up and put your arms behind your head, breathing in and out deeply.
It's been shown that interval training is a better form of training for sprinting. Practice with quick bursts of strenuous running, accompanied by a short period of rest. If you can find a hill to run up, this will also supercharge your conditioning along with your muscle strength.
These are all a number of routines you can use to run faster. Try them out in your training, and you'll come to see results while you sprint faster and win races.
2013年10月10日星期四
Wear Ski Helmets for Safe Riding on the Slopes
Ski helmets can offer protection only when you are skiing under a specified speed limit; beyond which even the helmets cannot guarantee of complete protection.
Article Body:
Skiing is probably the most popular winter sports and most dangerous too. Skiing without proper protection can be fatal and a serious skiing accident can result in consequences as severe as death. Purchasing and wearing the right ski helmet can be extremely helpful in preventing injuries during falls and ensuring a safer ride on the slopes.
A ski helmet acts like an outer covering that prevents the head from direct impact in case of a fall or collision with an object or rider. These helmets are usually made up of a tough plastic covering with interior foam lining. The foam line absorbs the impact and prevents it from reaching the skull. The durable plastic covering also acts as a shield to stop the impact from reaching the head. All the ski and snowboard helmets are designed to insulate the head and keep it warm amidst all the snow.
Listed below are few important points that you should check before buying a ski or snowboard helmet:
• The ski helmet should fit you well. An extremely loose or very tight fitting helmet will not serve the purpose it is meant for
• The chin strap should fit well under the chin and should not be irritating
• The helmet should be lightweight and should not feel like an extra burden on head
• The inner foam padding should be made of breathable material and it should be removable and washable for cleanliness purposes.
• It should be properly insulated to keep your head warm
• The front glass shield should be anti-fog to maintain clear visibility in snow
• The user should be able to hear outside voices clearly while wearing the helmet.
With so many available brands and styles of ski helmet, it often becomes very confusing to choose the right helmet. Therefore, it is advisable to give some time researching about various kinds of helmets available in the market, and deciding one that will fit well according to all your requirements. You can also look at various ski riders and the kind of helmets they use to get a better understanding of what you can buy.
Many riders believe that simply by wearing a helmet they are safe to undertake any risk while skiing. However, this is not true. Ski helmets can offer protection only when you are skiing under a specified speed limit; beyond which even the helmets cannot guarantee of complete protection. Therefore, it is wise to stay in control, follow rules and ski safely to ensure that your skiing ride ends up being a fun ride.
Article Body:
Skiing is probably the most popular winter sports and most dangerous too. Skiing without proper protection can be fatal and a serious skiing accident can result in consequences as severe as death. Purchasing and wearing the right ski helmet can be extremely helpful in preventing injuries during falls and ensuring a safer ride on the slopes.
A ski helmet acts like an outer covering that prevents the head from direct impact in case of a fall or collision with an object or rider. These helmets are usually made up of a tough plastic covering with interior foam lining. The foam line absorbs the impact and prevents it from reaching the skull. The durable plastic covering also acts as a shield to stop the impact from reaching the head. All the ski and snowboard helmets are designed to insulate the head and keep it warm amidst all the snow.
Listed below are few important points that you should check before buying a ski or snowboard helmet:
• The ski helmet should fit you well. An extremely loose or very tight fitting helmet will not serve the purpose it is meant for
• The chin strap should fit well under the chin and should not be irritating
• The helmet should be lightweight and should not feel like an extra burden on head
• The inner foam padding should be made of breathable material and it should be removable and washable for cleanliness purposes.
• It should be properly insulated to keep your head warm
• The front glass shield should be anti-fog to maintain clear visibility in snow
• The user should be able to hear outside voices clearly while wearing the helmet.
With so many available brands and styles of ski helmet, it often becomes very confusing to choose the right helmet. Therefore, it is advisable to give some time researching about various kinds of helmets available in the market, and deciding one that will fit well according to all your requirements. You can also look at various ski riders and the kind of helmets they use to get a better understanding of what you can buy.
Many riders believe that simply by wearing a helmet they are safe to undertake any risk while skiing. However, this is not true. Ski helmets can offer protection only when you are skiing under a specified speed limit; beyond which even the helmets cannot guarantee of complete protection. Therefore, it is wise to stay in control, follow rules and ski safely to ensure that your skiing ride ends up being a fun ride.
Mizuno MP 58 Irons Review
Mizuno MP 58 Irons Performance
There is no way you can remember from the solo evening toward the up coming should you check them just one at a time. That is why I really feel that is just one of the excellent method to check irons when searching for a brand name new sticks. And should you are thinking, "Well I cannot get 10 sets to check side-by-side" but you in simple fact can. You can go to stores that permit you to definitely think about sets to try or try and find out a demo evening coming near to your hometown. Like we have stated preceding to there is no cause to commit bucks over just one playing golf club unless it improves on whatever you previously have. So be good you consider just about every opportunity you have to check items out there.
If you are in a location to check these side-by-side with other aggressive irons you will immediately observe how very much extra suggestions you have within your arms using the MP 58 iron set. You will also observe an extremely much softer really feel then other forgings you might have played. And should you really are a mid-handicapper do not believe that this set up might not be for you. many different from the gamers we experienced check these irons have been inside the mid-handicap broad variety and all agreed which they have been improvements on their latest irons.
We attempted the irons for forgiveness by utilizing striking tape and hitting shots away the sweet spot, toe and heel. This metal in simple fact done very much better then many different game-improvement irons when it arrived to each off-center hits away the toe moreover to the heel. there is minimal burning of range (around 2-4 yards) from each and really feel was practically not impacted at all. relatively exceptional if you appear at some from one other perimeter weighted irons around that cannot acquire this. reliability on off-center shots was not impacted as very much as we believed it may be owning a design such as this either. There multi-material forged design plan we presume could possibly be the reason. using the reason which they are nevertheless utilizing identical Grain Flow Forging process but these show a relatively dramatic main difference from what we could tell.
There is no way you can remember from the solo evening toward the up coming should you check them just one at a time. That is why I really feel that is just one of the excellent method to check irons when searching for a brand name new sticks. And should you are thinking, "Well I cannot get 10 sets to check side-by-side" but you in simple fact can. You can go to stores that permit you to definitely think about sets to try or try and find out a demo evening coming near to your hometown. Like we have stated preceding to there is no cause to commit bucks over just one playing golf club unless it improves on whatever you previously have. So be good you consider just about every opportunity you have to check items out there.
If you are in a location to check these side-by-side with other aggressive irons you will immediately observe how very much extra suggestions you have within your arms using the MP 58 iron set. You will also observe an extremely much softer really feel then other forgings you might have played. And should you really are a mid-handicapper do not believe that this set up might not be for you. many different from the gamers we experienced check these irons have been inside the mid-handicap broad variety and all agreed which they have been improvements on their latest irons.
We attempted the irons for forgiveness by utilizing striking tape and hitting shots away the sweet spot, toe and heel. This metal in simple fact done very much better then many different game-improvement irons when it arrived to each off-center hits away the toe moreover to the heel. there is minimal burning of range (around 2-4 yards) from each and really feel was practically not impacted at all. relatively exceptional if you appear at some from one other perimeter weighted irons around that cannot acquire this. reliability on off-center shots was not impacted as very much as we believed it may be owning a design such as this either. There multi-material forged design plan we presume could possibly be the reason. using the reason which they are nevertheless utilizing identical Grain Flow Forging process but these show a relatively dramatic main difference from what we could tell.
2013年10月8日星期二
There Is Little Content about Running in Medical Textbooks
What we would like to say next is to say something about doctors' opinions on the professional interests from Dr. Kashmir's point of view. Because of the infection on my feet, I came an orthopedic surgeon doctor in Park Avenue, this question has been confirmed. I was told by the doctor after he gave me a check that in order to dispel my infection, some tablets can be given, however, if I want to find the fundamental reason that brought out my infection, these tablets can do nothing to help me.
I asked him; if possible, whether he can take measures to eliminate the root cause, he answered very simply with the word of cut. Two weeks later, I could take the running for another time, the reason is that my infection was cured after taking the medicine. Since then, there did not appear any troubles even if I ran for a few years. Of course, this disease may replace one day, and I may have to suffer from a real surgery. Even so, I have been lived many years safely with a proper way.
A homologous experience was also thought by Mir kina and he stated that there was a doctor who suggested him to get a knee surgery, but he was in fear of the surgery, so it was not conducted. A doctor who was with swelled head always said that it is God's duty to heal others, what need him to do is to receive money, Benjamin Franklin can definitely understand the statement. Whatever it takes; my knee was recovered to its state at last. Moreover, it is interesting and worthwhile to notice that as to the counterparts of doctors, they are questionable to hear the role that a doctor plays in the life of a running people If this is just an internal dispute, then we do not have to go to care.
But this is not an internal dispute; on the contrary, it shows a medical phenomenon. Sooner or later, it almost would affect every person in the field of running. In simple terms, it is really not an easy thing for doctors who know the condition well to cure the damage that is related to sports therapy. Apart from doctors and specialists that belong to a few teams, most doctors know little of this kind of damage. If you pay attention to the scene when doctors are injured in the running way, they would seem to be outsiders who do not understand medicines and do not know how to do in the next step. However, it is not an odd thing for the appearance of this phenomenon.
In recent days, I reviewed some of the best medical schools in China with the standard medical textbooks. In addition to simply refer to the long-term exercise can help to slower the heart rate, these books talk little about running sports. It was said by a doctor that was met on my running way and I was told that in all his time he studied in medical school, on the topic of how to help athletes out of the running defects, they only took no more than a day to learn.
I asked him; if possible, whether he can take measures to eliminate the root cause, he answered very simply with the word of cut. Two weeks later, I could take the running for another time, the reason is that my infection was cured after taking the medicine. Since then, there did not appear any troubles even if I ran for a few years. Of course, this disease may replace one day, and I may have to suffer from a real surgery. Even so, I have been lived many years safely with a proper way.
A homologous experience was also thought by Mir kina and he stated that there was a doctor who suggested him to get a knee surgery, but he was in fear of the surgery, so it was not conducted. A doctor who was with swelled head always said that it is God's duty to heal others, what need him to do is to receive money, Benjamin Franklin can definitely understand the statement. Whatever it takes; my knee was recovered to its state at last. Moreover, it is interesting and worthwhile to notice that as to the counterparts of doctors, they are questionable to hear the role that a doctor plays in the life of a running people If this is just an internal dispute, then we do not have to go to care.
But this is not an internal dispute; on the contrary, it shows a medical phenomenon. Sooner or later, it almost would affect every person in the field of running. In simple terms, it is really not an easy thing for doctors who know the condition well to cure the damage that is related to sports therapy. Apart from doctors and specialists that belong to a few teams, most doctors know little of this kind of damage. If you pay attention to the scene when doctors are injured in the running way, they would seem to be outsiders who do not understand medicines and do not know how to do in the next step. However, it is not an odd thing for the appearance of this phenomenon.
In recent days, I reviewed some of the best medical schools in China with the standard medical textbooks. In addition to simply refer to the long-term exercise can help to slower the heart rate, these books talk little about running sports. It was said by a doctor that was met on my running way and I was told that in all his time he studied in medical school, on the topic of how to help athletes out of the running defects, they only took no more than a day to learn.
Clarifying the role of Minimalist Running Shoes
Quite often I hear comments like "I’m going to try minimalist running shoes", as if such a change were a easy task like changing socks. Unless the people who make these comments change their expectations, I’m afraid they will be disappointed with their new shoes. Minimalist running shoes are for people who use a forefoot landing in their running technique. People who use a heel strike landing, which includes most people who are switching from a traditional running shoe, will consider running in a minimalist running shoe uncomfortable. Their heel landing will be jarring, because the heel of their shoe is not as cushioned. When their foot rolls from heel to toe the relatively flat shoe sole will tend to slap the ground. People who make such comments should first ask themselves "Am I willing to switch to the forefoot landing style of running?"
Injury Prevention-Two Methods
The risk of injury while running is high. Continually pounding the pavement with all your weight concentrated on your relatively rigid heel is a significant reason. Since injuries caused by this repetitive impact tend to be long lasting if not permanent, runners need a way of reducing this risk.
1. Heel Cushioning
Running shoe manufacturers traditionally reduced this risk by adding cushioning to the soles of their shoes, especially in the heel to cushion the heel strike. This differential cushioning causes a condition called heel-to-toe-drop or "offset". When standing on the floor in bare feet, your heel and forefoot are level. You have no offset. When standing on the floor in traditional running shoes with a well cushioned heel, your heel is several millimeters higher than your forefoot. The difference in height is offset. High offset shoes not only make the heel strike more comfortable, but they also make it difficult to run using any other technique.
2. Forefoot Landing
The other way people have reduced this risk of injury is to return to the natural barefoot method of running with its forefoot landing. By landing on your forefoot instead of your heel, your toes, tendons and muscles, with their natural springiness, absorb the impact. If the only shoes available have high offset, the only way to use a forefoot landing would be to run with no shoes. Although running barefoot significantly reduces the risk of the permanent injuries mentioned above, it also introduces the possibility of other minor injuries.
• Muscle strains - Switching from heel strike to forefoot landing does not eliminate the impact forces that cause injuries. It merely transfers the impact to parts of your body that can better absorb it, namely your Achilles tendons and calf muscles. The problem is that when you switch that transfer is made all at once. Regardless of your conditioning as a runner using the heel strike method, your calf muscles will have to be strengthened to handle the forefoot landing. Do it slowly. Start with five minutes a day and work your way up. If you don’t, cramps and muscle strains are quite likely which means you will have to start again after a lengthy convalescence.
Injury Prevention-Two Methods
The risk of injury while running is high. Continually pounding the pavement with all your weight concentrated on your relatively rigid heel is a significant reason. Since injuries caused by this repetitive impact tend to be long lasting if not permanent, runners need a way of reducing this risk.
1. Heel Cushioning
Running shoe manufacturers traditionally reduced this risk by adding cushioning to the soles of their shoes, especially in the heel to cushion the heel strike. This differential cushioning causes a condition called heel-to-toe-drop or "offset". When standing on the floor in bare feet, your heel and forefoot are level. You have no offset. When standing on the floor in traditional running shoes with a well cushioned heel, your heel is several millimeters higher than your forefoot. The difference in height is offset. High offset shoes not only make the heel strike more comfortable, but they also make it difficult to run using any other technique.
2. Forefoot Landing
The other way people have reduced this risk of injury is to return to the natural barefoot method of running with its forefoot landing. By landing on your forefoot instead of your heel, your toes, tendons and muscles, with their natural springiness, absorb the impact. If the only shoes available have high offset, the only way to use a forefoot landing would be to run with no shoes. Although running barefoot significantly reduces the risk of the permanent injuries mentioned above, it also introduces the possibility of other minor injuries.
• Muscle strains - Switching from heel strike to forefoot landing does not eliminate the impact forces that cause injuries. It merely transfers the impact to parts of your body that can better absorb it, namely your Achilles tendons and calf muscles. The problem is that when you switch that transfer is made all at once. Regardless of your conditioning as a runner using the heel strike method, your calf muscles will have to be strengthened to handle the forefoot landing. Do it slowly. Start with five minutes a day and work your way up. If you don’t, cramps and muscle strains are quite likely which means you will have to start again after a lengthy convalescence.
What you always wanted to know about the slackline
Obviously, folks have been trying balancing activities forever. Slacklining is not really that new in its most basic form, balancing in general, but the sport has taken on a new identity in the the last 30 years. Trying to balance on things is naturally something that adults and kids are tempted to. I can hardly walk by a chain or fence with my kids without one of them wanting to try to balance on it and often they want to hold my hand so they don’t fall off.
Throughout the years, people have done tight rope walking and other feats of balance. The awesome thing about the slackline is that it’s opened up an easier and safer way for more people to try out the sport of balancing. Most of the time people have not been able to really get into the sport of balancing because they haven't had access to a tightrope and other things that are available to balance on are often not usually safe. Despite that, some have risked life and limb to balance on things anyways. The slackline has introduced a much better option For most of us, not having to fret about dying or being maimed increases the pleasure of the sport!
The actual sport of slacklining started in the rock climbing mecca of Yosemite National Park back in the 1970's. The rock climbers needed something to do to fight off boredom on rest days or rainy days when they weren't climbing the valley walls. By the way, trying to fill gaps of time between recreation with another type of recreation sounds like a nice problem to have! So, they would challenge each other to walk on the hanging chains in the local parking lots.
At some point, they got the notion to use webbing that they usually used for climbing and suspend it between two trees for their balancing game. This allowed them a portable option that they could easily set up anywhere. It also made it possible to suspend low to the ground. Since slackline webbing wasn't hard like chain, it was much more forgiving if you fell on it.
To this day a lot of rock climbers use slacklining as a type of crosstraining. It’s a good way to improve your balancing skills which naturally helps your climbing.
The sport eventually spread beyond climbers and now all kinds of people are enjoying the sport of slacklining. Because of the demand, several great slacklining products have become available to purchase. In the past it was difficult to set up a slackline. It took several people to get it tight enough and it required special equipment that most people didn't have unless they were rock climbers. Now, there are kits that make it a lot easier, and they are pretty inexpensive for a piece of sporting equipment. With these kits anyone can get into this sport.
I've always been intrigued by the sport of slacklining. I'm a climber now but I’ve always been into testing my skills of balance. Since I was young I’ve attempted to balance on anything that was available: fences, playground equipment, hand rails, retaining walls. When I found out about slacklining it was something I immediately wanted to get into.
I’ve done a little bit of slacklining on other people’s equipment, but I finally ordered my own slackline and I’m very excited to spend more time doing this sport. It will be awesome to have another activity that I can do with my kids. Hopefully investing in a slackline that we can balance on in our backyard will keep them from doing some of the dangerous stunts that I did when I was a kid. YIKES!
I would recommend slacklining to anyone who's interested in checking out a new sport for several reasons. You will see an increase in your agility, balance, and joint strength. You can get into it without spending a ton of money. It's an activity you can do anywhere. It can be fun with a group or alone. The challenge is very enjoyable, and it is exciting to see yourself improve.
Throughout the years, people have done tight rope walking and other feats of balance. The awesome thing about the slackline is that it’s opened up an easier and safer way for more people to try out the sport of balancing. Most of the time people have not been able to really get into the sport of balancing because they haven't had access to a tightrope and other things that are available to balance on are often not usually safe. Despite that, some have risked life and limb to balance on things anyways. The slackline has introduced a much better option For most of us, not having to fret about dying or being maimed increases the pleasure of the sport!
The actual sport of slacklining started in the rock climbing mecca of Yosemite National Park back in the 1970's. The rock climbers needed something to do to fight off boredom on rest days or rainy days when they weren't climbing the valley walls. By the way, trying to fill gaps of time between recreation with another type of recreation sounds like a nice problem to have! So, they would challenge each other to walk on the hanging chains in the local parking lots.
At some point, they got the notion to use webbing that they usually used for climbing and suspend it between two trees for their balancing game. This allowed them a portable option that they could easily set up anywhere. It also made it possible to suspend low to the ground. Since slackline webbing wasn't hard like chain, it was much more forgiving if you fell on it.
To this day a lot of rock climbers use slacklining as a type of crosstraining. It’s a good way to improve your balancing skills which naturally helps your climbing.
The sport eventually spread beyond climbers and now all kinds of people are enjoying the sport of slacklining. Because of the demand, several great slacklining products have become available to purchase. In the past it was difficult to set up a slackline. It took several people to get it tight enough and it required special equipment that most people didn't have unless they were rock climbers. Now, there are kits that make it a lot easier, and they are pretty inexpensive for a piece of sporting equipment. With these kits anyone can get into this sport.
I've always been intrigued by the sport of slacklining. I'm a climber now but I’ve always been into testing my skills of balance. Since I was young I’ve attempted to balance on anything that was available: fences, playground equipment, hand rails, retaining walls. When I found out about slacklining it was something I immediately wanted to get into.
I’ve done a little bit of slacklining on other people’s equipment, but I finally ordered my own slackline and I’m very excited to spend more time doing this sport. It will be awesome to have another activity that I can do with my kids. Hopefully investing in a slackline that we can balance on in our backyard will keep them from doing some of the dangerous stunts that I did when I was a kid. YIKES!
I would recommend slacklining to anyone who's interested in checking out a new sport for several reasons. You will see an increase in your agility, balance, and joint strength. You can get into it without spending a ton of money. It's an activity you can do anywhere. It can be fun with a group or alone. The challenge is very enjoyable, and it is exciting to see yourself improve.
2013年9月29日星期日
How To Find Trampolines That Will Suit Your Needs
It does not come as a surprise when you find numerous families with a trampoline in their household. These devices do not only provide them with the exercises they require, but it can also meet their needs in terms of recreation. Relationships with friends and relatives have been strengthened through this piece of equipment. It is possible because you are able to spend a good amount of time having fun with each other when jumping on trampolines. In addition to that, even athletes can benefit from it when they train on them prior a competition. There is even a category in the Olympics that is specially made for trampolines and athletes who use it.
However, you need to keep in mind that there are different trampolines for sale, which is why you need to carry out your research ahead of time before choosing one over the internet or in one of your local outdoor stores. These come in two variants; competitive, and recreational. Aside from that, you also have its size to take into consideration. It is not a joking matter when you are choosing one. If you want to guarantee the safety of your family and friends who will use it, you need to be serious with regard to the selection process.
If you are interested in it as a sporting event, or if you know someone in the family who needs one in order to train on it, you should research well with regard to a competitive trampoline. Doing so will enable you to find the appropriate one for the user. The same goes when you are looking one for the pure recreational value. Since these come in various shapes, you also need to take it into consideration. The rectangular variants are often used for professional purposes, while the circular one is for recreation.
Aside from finding the one that will fit your specific purpose, you should also see to it that you check out its safety features and durability of the equipment. You can also purchase additional accessories that will help maintain a certain degree of safety, while ensuring that anyone who uses it will still get to have a lot of fun. Safety nets are highly recommended products. These prohibit the jumper from falling off and from suffering any sever injuries. A lot of trampoline-related injuries have been reported, and some have even led to paralysis. Doing your part in inspecting the product and acquiring the needed safety gear is a must in order to avoid any serious problems.
However, you need to keep in mind that there are different trampolines for sale, which is why you need to carry out your research ahead of time before choosing one over the internet or in one of your local outdoor stores. These come in two variants; competitive, and recreational. Aside from that, you also have its size to take into consideration. It is not a joking matter when you are choosing one. If you want to guarantee the safety of your family and friends who will use it, you need to be serious with regard to the selection process.
If you are interested in it as a sporting event, or if you know someone in the family who needs one in order to train on it, you should research well with regard to a competitive trampoline. Doing so will enable you to find the appropriate one for the user. The same goes when you are looking one for the pure recreational value. Since these come in various shapes, you also need to take it into consideration. The rectangular variants are often used for professional purposes, while the circular one is for recreation.
Aside from finding the one that will fit your specific purpose, you should also see to it that you check out its safety features and durability of the equipment. You can also purchase additional accessories that will help maintain a certain degree of safety, while ensuring that anyone who uses it will still get to have a lot of fun. Safety nets are highly recommended products. These prohibit the jumper from falling off and from suffering any sever injuries. A lot of trampoline-related injuries have been reported, and some have even led to paralysis. Doing your part in inspecting the product and acquiring the needed safety gear is a must in order to avoid any serious problems.
How to Find a Professional Youth Basketball Camp?
Making it to a professional league, like the NBA or WNBA, is something that many young boys and girls dream about. However, making it a reality is something that will take careful planning and lots and lots of practice. Putting your child in the right place to be developed is important. One way of doing so is to put children into professional youth basketball camp. This is typically sponsored by the local basketball team, i.e. the Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, etc.
What to Expect at a Professional Youth Basketball Camp
Youth basketball camps allow children to learn important aspects of basketball. It is more than just about shooting and dribbling. It's also about team compliance, leadership skills and strategizing. Depending on which camp your child attends, you can expect guest appearances from NBA players, autographed playing cards, jerseys, individual & team photos and awards and prizes. There is a lot to learn, so children who have never picked up a basketball or even those who are seasoned players can take something new home.
Where to Find out Youth Basketball Camps
Basketball camps can be found in almost every state. If there is a basketball team in your state, then there is likely a youth basketball camp that it sponsors. There are also others that tend to sponsor these camps, such as brands like Adidas andNike. The best source for finding anything is the Internet and the same goes for locating camps for youth basketball players. Just do a search for the term "youth basketball camps" + your city name and you should be able to come up with a list.
Check with Your Child's School
Some schools offer summer basketball camps that you can sign up for. Elementary, middle and high schools usually offer this to enrolled students. Community centers also offer summer sports programs. Some even offer them during the fall, while your child is in school. They make for great after school programs for parents who have to work.
How to Enroll
Once you have found a youth basketball camp that you want your child to attend, you will have to find out when the next enrollment date is, so that you can get your child signed up before the deadline. The rate for the basketball camps vary, but tend to be very affordable. This is good news if you have multiple children that you would like to sign up. Some even offer discounts for siblings. Each year, schedules and locations may change, so make sure to visit the Web site of the youth basketball camp or the location to find out if it will be around the following year.
These are great starters for AAU camps, which is like the big league of the youth camp industry. This is where scouts come to find potential basketball stars and follow them all the way through high school. This is how Lebron James and many others got the recognition they received.
What to Expect at a Professional Youth Basketball Camp
Youth basketball camps allow children to learn important aspects of basketball. It is more than just about shooting and dribbling. It's also about team compliance, leadership skills and strategizing. Depending on which camp your child attends, you can expect guest appearances from NBA players, autographed playing cards, jerseys, individual & team photos and awards and prizes. There is a lot to learn, so children who have never picked up a basketball or even those who are seasoned players can take something new home.
Where to Find out Youth Basketball Camps
Basketball camps can be found in almost every state. If there is a basketball team in your state, then there is likely a youth basketball camp that it sponsors. There are also others that tend to sponsor these camps, such as brands like Adidas andNike. The best source for finding anything is the Internet and the same goes for locating camps for youth basketball players. Just do a search for the term "youth basketball camps" + your city name and you should be able to come up with a list.
Check with Your Child's School
Some schools offer summer basketball camps that you can sign up for. Elementary, middle and high schools usually offer this to enrolled students. Community centers also offer summer sports programs. Some even offer them during the fall, while your child is in school. They make for great after school programs for parents who have to work.
How to Enroll
Once you have found a youth basketball camp that you want your child to attend, you will have to find out when the next enrollment date is, so that you can get your child signed up before the deadline. The rate for the basketball camps vary, but tend to be very affordable. This is good news if you have multiple children that you would like to sign up. Some even offer discounts for siblings. Each year, schedules and locations may change, so make sure to visit the Web site of the youth basketball camp or the location to find out if it will be around the following year.
These are great starters for AAU camps, which is like the big league of the youth camp industry. This is where scouts come to find potential basketball stars and follow them all the way through high school. This is how Lebron James and many others got the recognition they received.
What More Do You Want To Know About Video Games?
There are multiple options in video game choice these days. Most games will be made available to the various consoles and computers on the market. You can even get some of the titles for cell phones or tablets. We also have many options to learn more about gaming, and this article is a great place to start.
Buy used. Video games can sometimes be really pricey, sometimes more than 50 bucks. That's hard to handle if you buy a game and then find out you don't like it. You can save as much as 50% by purchasing used video games.
You should enjoy gaming with your child. This is a great way to learn more about your children and their interests. Sharing video gaming with your kids can help to strengthen your closeness. As an added bonus, you will also get insight into their development in how they handle losing and deal with others.
Stretch your body out every fifteen or so minutes while you're playing a video game. Repetitive movements involved in gaming can be stressful for your body. You need to keep your muscles active to avoid cramps and blood clots. It is something that is healthy to do.
Learn all you can about the gaming console's content and safety settings. You may find settings that allow you to block certain types of content from your kids. It is also sometimes possible to limit the settings on individual profiles, in order to access games you do not want your children to play.
Enjoy quality time with your children by engaging in games you both like. Children love to learn as much as they can from video games. There are many education-related games and titles that focus on hand-eye coordination.
Play video games together with your children. Learn about your child and their interests through this. A common interest can create a valuable bond between you and your child. They will also benefit from having you close by to see and aid in the progression of their developmental skills.
Make use of parent control settings on video games. You may want to see if this game can be played online. Should this be the case, limited Internet access may be in order. You should also verify their friend requests and make sure they do not play excessively.
Choosing which game system to buy can be difficult. You must consider everything from your own needs and preferences to the advanced features and capabilities of each system. Hit the Internet to do some research. Try reading reviews of systems by other gamers. Be informed before you buy your gaming console.
Video games can be a fabulous way to get exercise these days. Motion sensitive technology is making a big impact on the gaming industry. This means your body can be used to play the games for all types of things like yoga or sports. You can exercise and play at the same time.
Businesses that are closing sometimes have great deals on video games. A lot of rental stores aren't doing great and may be selling games for cheap. If you look, you might find a video store that is going to close soon and find some fantastic deals on games and accessories. Usually, you will find the discs are usable, but they may need a good cleaning.
Look for new games on online auction sites. You may be able to find great deals in video games by visiting auction websites. Click around online to ensure that you are getting the best deal out there. Then you just have to keep on bidding until you win!
Video games offer a great way to get yourself in shape. There is motion sensing technology that is growing in the industry. Ultimately, you use your body as the controller and play a wide variety of games from fitness to dance to sports. You can increase your fitness level at home.
Keep your body and posture in mind when gaming. While sitting at a video game, you might want to use a pillow or other device to support your spine. If you are going to be playing games in which you must be active, always take a break.
Hopefully you now feel more confident in ruling the gaming universe. You can conquer all of your competition now that you know a few helpful hints about gaming better. Just knowing a little bit can get you far in the world of gaming, even if it's just a hobby.
Buy used. Video games can sometimes be really pricey, sometimes more than 50 bucks. That's hard to handle if you buy a game and then find out you don't like it. You can save as much as 50% by purchasing used video games.
You should enjoy gaming with your child. This is a great way to learn more about your children and their interests. Sharing video gaming with your kids can help to strengthen your closeness. As an added bonus, you will also get insight into their development in how they handle losing and deal with others.
Stretch your body out every fifteen or so minutes while you're playing a video game. Repetitive movements involved in gaming can be stressful for your body. You need to keep your muscles active to avoid cramps and blood clots. It is something that is healthy to do.
Learn all you can about the gaming console's content and safety settings. You may find settings that allow you to block certain types of content from your kids. It is also sometimes possible to limit the settings on individual profiles, in order to access games you do not want your children to play.
Enjoy quality time with your children by engaging in games you both like. Children love to learn as much as they can from video games. There are many education-related games and titles that focus on hand-eye coordination.
Play video games together with your children. Learn about your child and their interests through this. A common interest can create a valuable bond between you and your child. They will also benefit from having you close by to see and aid in the progression of their developmental skills.
Make use of parent control settings on video games. You may want to see if this game can be played online. Should this be the case, limited Internet access may be in order. You should also verify their friend requests and make sure they do not play excessively.
Choosing which game system to buy can be difficult. You must consider everything from your own needs and preferences to the advanced features and capabilities of each system. Hit the Internet to do some research. Try reading reviews of systems by other gamers. Be informed before you buy your gaming console.
Video games can be a fabulous way to get exercise these days. Motion sensitive technology is making a big impact on the gaming industry. This means your body can be used to play the games for all types of things like yoga or sports. You can exercise and play at the same time.
Businesses that are closing sometimes have great deals on video games. A lot of rental stores aren't doing great and may be selling games for cheap. If you look, you might find a video store that is going to close soon and find some fantastic deals on games and accessories. Usually, you will find the discs are usable, but they may need a good cleaning.
Look for new games on online auction sites. You may be able to find great deals in video games by visiting auction websites. Click around online to ensure that you are getting the best deal out there. Then you just have to keep on bidding until you win!
Video games offer a great way to get yourself in shape. There is motion sensing technology that is growing in the industry. Ultimately, you use your body as the controller and play a wide variety of games from fitness to dance to sports. You can increase your fitness level at home.
Keep your body and posture in mind when gaming. While sitting at a video game, you might want to use a pillow or other device to support your spine. If you are going to be playing games in which you must be active, always take a break.
Hopefully you now feel more confident in ruling the gaming universe. You can conquer all of your competition now that you know a few helpful hints about gaming better. Just knowing a little bit can get you far in the world of gaming, even if it's just a hobby.
2013年9月26日星期四
How An Overweight Athlete Should Diet
Anyone who's followed sports has heard about or encountered an athlete who gained a tremendous amount of weight in the offseason. Heck, some pros have even gotten heavier during the season. Since there's nothing worse than a point guard getting winded before tip-off on opening night, coaches like to focus on training year-round.
While there's no denying that the head coach may have ulterior motives where your conditioning is concerned, it's not just about being ready to win right away. Here's the truth: overweight athletes are at significantly higher risk of getting injured than their less hefty counterparts. However, a player can't diet like a regular person without repercussions. If you want to diet as an athlete, then you'll have to follow a few guidelines.
1. Just Say "No" to Fad Diets
The 7-day diet, the Atkins diet, the grapefruit diet, and the acai berry diet. Why do all these trendy diets keep gathering steam? At the end of the day, it's because they've helped a lot of people slim down quickly. That being said, fad dieting is risky under the best of circumstances and is an especially bad idea for an athlete.
Probably the biggest issue is that they're not sustainable. Sure you might lose weight successfully, but you'll be doing so at the expense of your proper nutritional intake. This can result in significantly reduced energy as well as health risks. No athlete wants to deal with that.
2. Focus on Fiber
It may sound cliché, but fiber is an absolute must in an athlete's diet. It'll make you feel fuller which in turn will make it easier to avoid junk food. While fiber has traditionally been associated with the aiding of the digestive system, it's also very useful for a player who wants to shed a few pounds safely. First, it helps keeps your blood sugar on an even keel. The second benefit of fiber is that it naturally burns calories.
3. Be Strategic With Your Protein
As an active individual, you've probably heard about the advantages of a protein-rich diet. Since it has to be done, what's wrong with taking all your proteins at once? Honestly speaking, your body can make maximize its nutrients if you take protein throughout the day. Having a peanut butter sandwich after you work out, for example, can aid in the repair and build-up of muscle. That's an opportunity that might not be available if all your protein comes from breakfast.
4. Put Down the Nutritional Drinks
All-in-one breakfast drinks are increasingly popular for on-the-go athletes. It's actually not just sports-oriented people who are taking them. Everyone from students to working professionals has probably taken a breakfast shake on a busy morning at least once. Despite what the labels say, however, many people don't realize is that you're almost always better off getting your nutrients "straight from the source". The next time you find yourself choosing between apple juice and strawberry-flavored shakes, consider grabbing an apple or a bowl of strawberries instead.
5. Don't Try to Lose Everything at Once
On the surface of things, it looks like an overweight athlete's main focus is to lose weight and lose it quickly. The key, so the wisdom goes, is to count your calories all the way to your goal. For athletes especially, this is bad advice. By slimming down indiscriminately, you'll lose the explosiveness and strength you need to perform. You need those muscles. Rapid weight loss will just exacerbate the problem
6. Eat Breakfast
Studies have shown that people who eat breakfast are more likely to maintain their weight loss. Explanations have ranged from the feeling of increased fullness to the extra boost of energy it provides, but in any case, one thing's perfectly clear: breakfast will help you reach your ideal body weight. While taking care to avoid processed foods and sugars, the first meal of the day's an excellent chance to start getting ahead on your daily intake.
7. Drink Lots of Water
This one should be obvious, but drinking water's another essential component of an athlete's diet. First of all, the last thing you want is to be fainting from dehydration as your sprint on a fast break. Secondly, water can be instrumental to your weight loss goals because you'll likely find yourself reducing your calorie intake. For all the flack calorie-counting strategies have gotten so far, it's still something to watch for.
Getting to your ideal weight as an athlete isn't rocket science. However, it does require a mental shift from "dropping those pounds" to "trimming down without losing muscle". To that end, athletes should avoid fad dieting, drink water, take protein throughout the day, lose weight responsibly, eat breakfast, and focus on proper foods. Try it out and see how much of a difference it makes.
While there's no denying that the head coach may have ulterior motives where your conditioning is concerned, it's not just about being ready to win right away. Here's the truth: overweight athletes are at significantly higher risk of getting injured than their less hefty counterparts. However, a player can't diet like a regular person without repercussions. If you want to diet as an athlete, then you'll have to follow a few guidelines.
1. Just Say "No" to Fad Diets
The 7-day diet, the Atkins diet, the grapefruit diet, and the acai berry diet. Why do all these trendy diets keep gathering steam? At the end of the day, it's because they've helped a lot of people slim down quickly. That being said, fad dieting is risky under the best of circumstances and is an especially bad idea for an athlete.
Probably the biggest issue is that they're not sustainable. Sure you might lose weight successfully, but you'll be doing so at the expense of your proper nutritional intake. This can result in significantly reduced energy as well as health risks. No athlete wants to deal with that.
2. Focus on Fiber
It may sound cliché, but fiber is an absolute must in an athlete's diet. It'll make you feel fuller which in turn will make it easier to avoid junk food. While fiber has traditionally been associated with the aiding of the digestive system, it's also very useful for a player who wants to shed a few pounds safely. First, it helps keeps your blood sugar on an even keel. The second benefit of fiber is that it naturally burns calories.
3. Be Strategic With Your Protein
As an active individual, you've probably heard about the advantages of a protein-rich diet. Since it has to be done, what's wrong with taking all your proteins at once? Honestly speaking, your body can make maximize its nutrients if you take protein throughout the day. Having a peanut butter sandwich after you work out, for example, can aid in the repair and build-up of muscle. That's an opportunity that might not be available if all your protein comes from breakfast.
4. Put Down the Nutritional Drinks
All-in-one breakfast drinks are increasingly popular for on-the-go athletes. It's actually not just sports-oriented people who are taking them. Everyone from students to working professionals has probably taken a breakfast shake on a busy morning at least once. Despite what the labels say, however, many people don't realize is that you're almost always better off getting your nutrients "straight from the source". The next time you find yourself choosing between apple juice and strawberry-flavored shakes, consider grabbing an apple or a bowl of strawberries instead.
5. Don't Try to Lose Everything at Once
On the surface of things, it looks like an overweight athlete's main focus is to lose weight and lose it quickly. The key, so the wisdom goes, is to count your calories all the way to your goal. For athletes especially, this is bad advice. By slimming down indiscriminately, you'll lose the explosiveness and strength you need to perform. You need those muscles. Rapid weight loss will just exacerbate the problem
6. Eat Breakfast
Studies have shown that people who eat breakfast are more likely to maintain their weight loss. Explanations have ranged from the feeling of increased fullness to the extra boost of energy it provides, but in any case, one thing's perfectly clear: breakfast will help you reach your ideal body weight. While taking care to avoid processed foods and sugars, the first meal of the day's an excellent chance to start getting ahead on your daily intake.
7. Drink Lots of Water
This one should be obvious, but drinking water's another essential component of an athlete's diet. First of all, the last thing you want is to be fainting from dehydration as your sprint on a fast break. Secondly, water can be instrumental to your weight loss goals because you'll likely find yourself reducing your calorie intake. For all the flack calorie-counting strategies have gotten so far, it's still something to watch for.
Getting to your ideal weight as an athlete isn't rocket science. However, it does require a mental shift from "dropping those pounds" to "trimming down without losing muscle". To that end, athletes should avoid fad dieting, drink water, take protein throughout the day, lose weight responsibly, eat breakfast, and focus on proper foods. Try it out and see how much of a difference it makes.
Youth Training: Why Weights Are Your Friend
There has always been the common question posed to coaches and parents when should a child start weight training?
This has been debated quite a bit as some people believe a child shouldn't weight train until their 18 when they are finished puberty (for the majority of kids puberty would of stopped).
Some people say due to their sport they are introduced to weight training (at whatever age) so they can compete at a higher level/improve their performance.
Others when they hit a certain age such as 14 or 16 I have heard before. Just because a child or individual becomes a certain age they can just automatically be able to lift weights is just silly.
This is part article/part rant as I can't understand why more people take part in exercise to further increase their lives and live a better/easier life!!!!
Our bodies are excellent machines and are designed to become even better machines through physical activity. If a child does no weight training or physical activity.
The reason why we use weight training as it is an outside resistance to our bodies to work against. We use this resistance to increase our muscle mass and our strength, endurance or power. No matter what you are training for by doing some form of resistance training will reduce the chance of getting injured as it helps to improve our biomechanics.
1st Point:
Weight training doesn't stunt growth period!
In fact it does the opposite:
- strengthens ligaments and tendons
- increases bone density
- reduces the chance of osteoporosis in later life
- increase muscle mass
- increase in strength gains
- improved muscle tone/definition
- improved balance
- improved coordination
- improved functional movements/biomechanics
- reduce chance of injury
- increased strength of posterior chain
I have done weight training since 13 and swam since I was 7. I grew taller than my Dad and the majority of my family. I have gone on to do well in a range of sports and in each sport what was present some form of resistance training being water, body weight or barbells.
It isn't just weight training that promotes physiological/psychological benefits but regular physical activity does the following:
- improved sleep patterns
- increase self confidence
- increased life expectancy
- reduced chance of CHD (coronary heart disease)
- increase metabolism
- reduce body fat percentage and increase in lean muscle mass
This is just to name a few of the health benefits of exercising so why wouldn't we allow our children to exercise and to use the weights room?
Reasons why people are against kids using the weights room?
- Fear of injury well anyone who does sport or training there is always the risk of injury. The likelihood that you will injure yourself in the gym is smaller than playing any contact sport. You are more likely to injure yourself in a competition scenario as you are pushing yourself to your own physical limits. Whereas in the gym you are unlikely to reach that.
- Weight Training Stunts Growth
As I have mentioned above in my case it does not. Take a look at the Chinese and Russians. Serious training being done at a young age (think at primary school p6 and above) such as the Chinese and Russian weight lifters. Here is the successful Dimitri Klokov weight training in the sport of Olymlic Weight Lifting. Here is a video of him training when he was a kid
This has been debated quite a bit as some people believe a child shouldn't weight train until their 18 when they are finished puberty (for the majority of kids puberty would of stopped).
Some people say due to their sport they are introduced to weight training (at whatever age) so they can compete at a higher level/improve their performance.
Others when they hit a certain age such as 14 or 16 I have heard before. Just because a child or individual becomes a certain age they can just automatically be able to lift weights is just silly.
This is part article/part rant as I can't understand why more people take part in exercise to further increase their lives and live a better/easier life!!!!
Our bodies are excellent machines and are designed to become even better machines through physical activity. If a child does no weight training or physical activity.
The reason why we use weight training as it is an outside resistance to our bodies to work against. We use this resistance to increase our muscle mass and our strength, endurance or power. No matter what you are training for by doing some form of resistance training will reduce the chance of getting injured as it helps to improve our biomechanics.
1st Point:
Weight training doesn't stunt growth period!
In fact it does the opposite:
- strengthens ligaments and tendons
- increases bone density
- reduces the chance of osteoporosis in later life
- increase muscle mass
- increase in strength gains
- improved muscle tone/definition
- improved balance
- improved coordination
- improved functional movements/biomechanics
- reduce chance of injury
- increased strength of posterior chain
I have done weight training since 13 and swam since I was 7. I grew taller than my Dad and the majority of my family. I have gone on to do well in a range of sports and in each sport what was present some form of resistance training being water, body weight or barbells.
It isn't just weight training that promotes physiological/psychological benefits but regular physical activity does the following:
- improved sleep patterns
- increase self confidence
- increased life expectancy
- reduced chance of CHD (coronary heart disease)
- increase metabolism
- reduce body fat percentage and increase in lean muscle mass
This is just to name a few of the health benefits of exercising so why wouldn't we allow our children to exercise and to use the weights room?
Reasons why people are against kids using the weights room?
- Fear of injury well anyone who does sport or training there is always the risk of injury. The likelihood that you will injure yourself in the gym is smaller than playing any contact sport. You are more likely to injure yourself in a competition scenario as you are pushing yourself to your own physical limits. Whereas in the gym you are unlikely to reach that.
- Weight Training Stunts Growth
As I have mentioned above in my case it does not. Take a look at the Chinese and Russians. Serious training being done at a young age (think at primary school p6 and above) such as the Chinese and Russian weight lifters. Here is the successful Dimitri Klokov weight training in the sport of Olymlic Weight Lifting. Here is a video of him training when he was a kid
Hockey Coaching Volunteer Programmes in South Africa
As a sport, hockey is growing in popularity as more people begin to participate throughout the world. If you love hockey, you might have considered becoming a coach but aren't sure how to get the necessary experience to start your career. If you have participated in a college coaching certification, you might know of some local schools or sports centres that take volunteers, but for many people, finding the facilities in their local neighbourhoods can be challenging.
If you want to gain some initial hands-on experience, or want to supplement any experience you may already have, you should consider volunteering to coach abroad in South Africa in one of the structured programmes available. Programme length and activities vary, but volunteers get the chance to learn skills and develop a background teaching the sport, which will be invaluable to a future career in the UK.
Heading to South Africa
Those who decide to coach abroad on one of the volunteer programmes to South Africa will be working with children in local townships who might have little or no experience playing hockey. While this might seem like a huge task to take on, new recruits might work with more experienced professional hockey coaches to help introduce them to the necessary skills required for teaching. During the course of your stay you may get the chance to work with local kids to set up tournaments and develop training programmes.
The children of South Africa are, without exception, enthusiastic and grateful to the volunteers who coach abroad, because without them, they would not have access to the equipment and the fields to play hockey. These excellent projects benefit the coaches being trained and also the children who participate, making a genuine difference in the local communities.
Hockey in South Africa
Though most people don't think of hockey when they think of South Africa, the national team has actually shown great skill and talent at almost all levels, including at the Olympic level. Since South African hockey has been so successful at the Olympics, many South Africans have developed a passion for the sport, which unfortunately has not been matched by local and national funding initiatives. (Though many sports - such as rugby and cricket - aren't well funded, hockey is even less so.) This makes the volunteer programme even more important, since equipment can be expensive and access to the sport is almost impossible without volunteer projects like this.
Location
The volunteer programmes place people who want to coach abroad in the South African city of Port Elizabeth, which is on a beautiful coastal region near Algoa Bay. Here, visitors have access to the beautiful ocean, and many people take up scuba diving, snorkelling, or surfing in their free time. There are also wildlife parks and reserves, including Addo Elephant Park, where volunteers have the opportunity to see some of the spectacular native fauna.
If you want to gain some initial hands-on experience, or want to supplement any experience you may already have, you should consider volunteering to coach abroad in South Africa in one of the structured programmes available. Programme length and activities vary, but volunteers get the chance to learn skills and develop a background teaching the sport, which will be invaluable to a future career in the UK.
Heading to South Africa
Those who decide to coach abroad on one of the volunteer programmes to South Africa will be working with children in local townships who might have little or no experience playing hockey. While this might seem like a huge task to take on, new recruits might work with more experienced professional hockey coaches to help introduce them to the necessary skills required for teaching. During the course of your stay you may get the chance to work with local kids to set up tournaments and develop training programmes.
The children of South Africa are, without exception, enthusiastic and grateful to the volunteers who coach abroad, because without them, they would not have access to the equipment and the fields to play hockey. These excellent projects benefit the coaches being trained and also the children who participate, making a genuine difference in the local communities.
Hockey in South Africa
Though most people don't think of hockey when they think of South Africa, the national team has actually shown great skill and talent at almost all levels, including at the Olympic level. Since South African hockey has been so successful at the Olympics, many South Africans have developed a passion for the sport, which unfortunately has not been matched by local and national funding initiatives. (Though many sports - such as rugby and cricket - aren't well funded, hockey is even less so.) This makes the volunteer programme even more important, since equipment can be expensive and access to the sport is almost impossible without volunteer projects like this.
Location
The volunteer programmes place people who want to coach abroad in the South African city of Port Elizabeth, which is on a beautiful coastal region near Algoa Bay. Here, visitors have access to the beautiful ocean, and many people take up scuba diving, snorkelling, or surfing in their free time. There are also wildlife parks and reserves, including Addo Elephant Park, where volunteers have the opportunity to see some of the spectacular native fauna.
2013年9月25日星期三
Fishing - The Best Gift You Can Give Your Fishing Fanatic
The best gift you can give your fishing fanatic is a fishing trip with the least amount of hassles and stress. We fishing fanatics know all too well how much time and effort goes into planning one of these adventures on our own. Expert fishing business owners and guides have several types of packages they can offer. Why not purchase a packaged fishing trip that suits your needs? I have spent many hours arranging a fishing trip. Aside from taking my personal items and arranging my own transportation, I go with packages. Everything that I want has been ordered or arranged and when I arrive to cast that line, I don’t have to think about a thing.
Packages are designed to provide the fishing fanatic with every person’s situation and budget taken into consideration. There are many packages geared towards what you can afford. Packages often can include any or all of the accommodations and amenities you want. They are versatile and flexible to suit any fisherman’s idea of the “best gift I ever got”. Here are some examples of what packages may or may not offer.
Fishing packages can be for a half-day or full day. They can be tailored for fishing trips lasting up to seven days and more. Some may include lodging and meals. If you want to join your fishing fanatic, many packages are available for double occupancy. If you’re a single fisherman and want to go it alone, accommodations can be arranged for singles as well. Some packages won’t include charter fees or taxes. Some don’t include your transportation to the state or locale you are going to fish in so be sure to read everything that is offered in the package you choose.
Reputable people in the business of providing the ultimate fishing vacations or packages will offer this advice. A package is a better deal because you don’t have to provide all the stuff. Now, unless you just have to cart that favorite fishing pole onto the plane, fishing guide businesses will have all the fishing equipment you will need. A guide will also know the “fishing holes”. Traveling to an unknown locale to go fishing can end up with you not having caught anything. Your package and guide will be able to get you to the right fishing spots at the best times. Most of all, professional fishing business owners will always advise that you research the company you are going to purchase a package from. Know whom you are dealing with. Check their references and ask if they have insurance. Once you have found the package and the company you want, get ready for your fishing fanatic to say, “That was the best fishing I’ve ever done.” Packages are a great gift because you want the fanatic to have the time of their lives but a time that had little stress. Isn’t that what fishing is all about?
Packages are designed to provide the fishing fanatic with every person’s situation and budget taken into consideration. There are many packages geared towards what you can afford. Packages often can include any or all of the accommodations and amenities you want. They are versatile and flexible to suit any fisherman’s idea of the “best gift I ever got”. Here are some examples of what packages may or may not offer.
Fishing packages can be for a half-day or full day. They can be tailored for fishing trips lasting up to seven days and more. Some may include lodging and meals. If you want to join your fishing fanatic, many packages are available for double occupancy. If you’re a single fisherman and want to go it alone, accommodations can be arranged for singles as well. Some packages won’t include charter fees or taxes. Some don’t include your transportation to the state or locale you are going to fish in so be sure to read everything that is offered in the package you choose.
Reputable people in the business of providing the ultimate fishing vacations or packages will offer this advice. A package is a better deal because you don’t have to provide all the stuff. Now, unless you just have to cart that favorite fishing pole onto the plane, fishing guide businesses will have all the fishing equipment you will need. A guide will also know the “fishing holes”. Traveling to an unknown locale to go fishing can end up with you not having caught anything. Your package and guide will be able to get you to the right fishing spots at the best times. Most of all, professional fishing business owners will always advise that you research the company you are going to purchase a package from. Know whom you are dealing with. Check their references and ask if they have insurance. Once you have found the package and the company you want, get ready for your fishing fanatic to say, “That was the best fishing I’ve ever done.” Packages are a great gift because you want the fanatic to have the time of their lives but a time that had little stress. Isn’t that what fishing is all about?
Electronic - Fresh Water Fishing: The Basics You Need To Know
Have you had the opportunity to fish in freshwater? While some find it to be a distant relation to other types of fishing, it is still one of the best ways to spend your time. There are hundreds of lakes out there that you can be enjoying virtually any time that you would like to. To learn more about it, take a look at your options here.
Fresh water fishing is done in lakes, rivers and streams that have minute quantities of dissolved salts. Freshwater sources are precipitation or melting ice and snow. There are many fresh water fish species, but some of the most important ones are bass, catfish, pickerel, pike sunfish, trout, salmon, muskellunge, sturgeon and walleye.
Equipment for Freshwater Fishing
What you’ll need for basic freshwater fishing equipment includes a fishing rod and reel, fishing line between 4 and 10 pound-test, a variety of sinkers, a variety of hooks (sizes 6 to 10), floats, bait and in most locations, a fishing permit or license. There are a variety of both live and artificial baits that work well for fresh water fishing.
Bait You’ll Need
Live bait works well for fresh water fishing. Freshwater fish feed on a variety of prey, including earthworms, insects, insect larvae, frogs, minnows, chub, shad, crayfish and small fish species such as smelt. Freshwater fishing bait such as earthworms, crayfish, frogs, minnows, chubs and shads can be caught in its natural habitat. Look around piers and in shallow water. Freshwater bait can also be purchased from your local bait and tackle shop.
Artificial bait is manmade bait that attracts fish to bite or strike. It includes plastic worms, insects, flies, small jigs, lures, spoons, streamers, flies, spinners and more. Artificial bait can be purchased at fishing tackle and bait shops or online. Some anglers prefer to buy the supplies for these types of baits and make their own.
There are a wide variety of prepared baits that you can use for freshwater fishing. These include kernel corn, bread balls, cheese balls, egg bags, liver, cereal balls, chicken entrails. Here is just a short list of some freshwater fish and the bait that attracts them.
Catfish
earthworms, liver, chicken entrails, hotdogs, frogs, tadpoles, crayfish and most lures. At times you can even catch them on shiny hooks that have no bait.
Pike
earthworms, frogs, minnows, shad, all types of small fish species, crayfish, chub, spinners, spoons and egg sacs.
Bass
earthworms, insects, insect larvae, frogs, minnows, crayfish, spoons, Mepps, spinners, artificial worms, jigs, streamers and spinners.
Salmon
flies, spinners, spoons, egg sacs, shrimp and large plugs.
Sunfish
earthworms, bread balls, kernel corn, insects and insect larvae, as well as small, shiny lures.
Pickerel
earthworms, insects, insect larvae, frogs, minnows, crayfish, spoons and Mepps, spinners, artificial worms, jigs, spinners and streamers.
Walleye
shad, frogs, real or artificial minnows, worms, maggots, spinners, spoons, jigs, plugs and small fish species.
Trout
earthworms, flies, insects, insect larvae, kernel corn, egg sacs, crayfish and minnows.
Muskellunge
small fish species, frogs, Mepps, spinners, jigs, minnows, plastic trailers and rapalas.
Sturgeon
frogs, freshwater clams, lamprey, eels, smelt, salmon eggs, shad, shrimp, egg sacs, yarn flies, brilliantly colored and silver lures.
Go ahead and give it a try. If you would like to learn more about this type of fishing, you need to talk to someone that is a professional that can show you just what you need to do, where to go and what to use to be successful at freshwater fishing.
Fresh water fishing is done in lakes, rivers and streams that have minute quantities of dissolved salts. Freshwater sources are precipitation or melting ice and snow. There are many fresh water fish species, but some of the most important ones are bass, catfish, pickerel, pike sunfish, trout, salmon, muskellunge, sturgeon and walleye.
Equipment for Freshwater Fishing
What you’ll need for basic freshwater fishing equipment includes a fishing rod and reel, fishing line between 4 and 10 pound-test, a variety of sinkers, a variety of hooks (sizes 6 to 10), floats, bait and in most locations, a fishing permit or license. There are a variety of both live and artificial baits that work well for fresh water fishing.
Bait You’ll Need
Live bait works well for fresh water fishing. Freshwater fish feed on a variety of prey, including earthworms, insects, insect larvae, frogs, minnows, chub, shad, crayfish and small fish species such as smelt. Freshwater fishing bait such as earthworms, crayfish, frogs, minnows, chubs and shads can be caught in its natural habitat. Look around piers and in shallow water. Freshwater bait can also be purchased from your local bait and tackle shop.
Artificial bait is manmade bait that attracts fish to bite or strike. It includes plastic worms, insects, flies, small jigs, lures, spoons, streamers, flies, spinners and more. Artificial bait can be purchased at fishing tackle and bait shops or online. Some anglers prefer to buy the supplies for these types of baits and make their own.
There are a wide variety of prepared baits that you can use for freshwater fishing. These include kernel corn, bread balls, cheese balls, egg bags, liver, cereal balls, chicken entrails. Here is just a short list of some freshwater fish and the bait that attracts them.
Catfish
earthworms, liver, chicken entrails, hotdogs, frogs, tadpoles, crayfish and most lures. At times you can even catch them on shiny hooks that have no bait.
Pike
earthworms, frogs, minnows, shad, all types of small fish species, crayfish, chub, spinners, spoons and egg sacs.
Bass
earthworms, insects, insect larvae, frogs, minnows, crayfish, spoons, Mepps, spinners, artificial worms, jigs, streamers and spinners.
Salmon
flies, spinners, spoons, egg sacs, shrimp and large plugs.
Sunfish
earthworms, bread balls, kernel corn, insects and insect larvae, as well as small, shiny lures.
Pickerel
earthworms, insects, insect larvae, frogs, minnows, crayfish, spoons and Mepps, spinners, artificial worms, jigs, spinners and streamers.
Walleye
shad, frogs, real or artificial minnows, worms, maggots, spinners, spoons, jigs, plugs and small fish species.
Trout
earthworms, flies, insects, insect larvae, kernel corn, egg sacs, crayfish and minnows.
Muskellunge
small fish species, frogs, Mepps, spinners, jigs, minnows, plastic trailers and rapalas.
Sturgeon
frogs, freshwater clams, lamprey, eels, smelt, salmon eggs, shad, shrimp, egg sacs, yarn flies, brilliantly colored and silver lures.
Go ahead and give it a try. If you would like to learn more about this type of fishing, you need to talk to someone that is a professional that can show you just what you need to do, where to go and what to use to be successful at freshwater fishing.
Electronic - The Basics Of Fly Fishing: Getting It Right
You take the time to get into just the right location in that great stream that your friend told you about. You have been waiting for so long to enjoy this time, alone, fishing to your heart’s content. There are many amazing moments in life but fly fishing is one of your favorite. You’ll get into the waders, getting into just that right location so that you can cast.
The tip of your rod should be in the four o' clock position with 20 feet (6 meters) of line extended beyond your rod's tip. Trap the line between the rod handle and your index finger. To begin the back cast, bend your elbow, raise your forearm and move the rod tip from four o'clock to eleven thirty and lift the line from the water. Pause for a moment at this point to allow the line to extend behind you before casting the rod forward. Allow the rod to follow through as the line extends to its full length in front of you. Then continue to work the line in this manner. A fish strikes. The fight is on and you successfully land the fish. This is fly casting.
Fly fishing is an old method of angling. It was primarily developed to catch trout and salmon. Today, it is still used to fish these species, but is also used to catch bass, carp, pike and a wide range of saltwater fish. The difference between casting and fly fishing is that in casting you use the weight of your bait, sinker and bobber to propel your cast. In fly fishing, the weight of the line propels your line forward and puts your fly into position. The fly cannot do this, as it is essentially weightless. The goal in fly fishing is to present the fly gently and to always be in control of it.
When you fly fish, you need special fishing equipment that includes a fly rod and reel, a special fly fishing line and artificial or live flies. These are tied onto your hook with feathers, fur, thread or other materials in colors and sizes that represent natural prey. The key to successful fly fishing is balance. The rod, reel and line, as well as the tippet all have to match in order to have a positive fly fishing experience.
Rod, Reels and Lines
Fly fishing rods are lightweight and long. The line provides the casting weight and is heavy. It can be of differing density, depending on whether you want the fly to sink or float. Line is matched to your rod by weight. Look near the fly rod butt to find out what line weight must be used. Graphite rods are best because they can produce any action that you wish to use. If you are a beginner, buy a basic and moderately priced rod, or borrow one from a family member or friend.
Flies and Leaders
Flies weigh very little. The fly is usually attached to the line by a leader that is two to three meters in length (6 to 9 feet). The leader often tapers to a fine end. This is called a tippet. Tippet size range from 8X, which is the smallest, to 0X, which is the largest. Tippets are set in units of .001 inches. To match the tippet to the fly, you must subtract from eleven and multiply by .001.
For example to find the diameter of a 4X tippet, you would subtract four from eleven. That equals seven. Now, multiply by .001. This size would be .007. What if you have a # 18 fly? How would you calculate tippet size? You would put eighteen over four and calculate. The answer would be 4.5. Since there is no 4.5 X tippet, you would move to the next largest size, which would be 5.
Types of Fly Fishing
There are two types of fly fishing - dry and wet. Wet flies are fished beneath the water surface and are divided into several types, including live wet flies, lures and nymphs. Dry flies float on the water surface and are coated with a substance called, 'floatant' to make this possible.
If you are interested in fly fishing and can't decide which equipment you need to have a positive fishing experience, ask an experienced angler for help. This can be a family member, friend, someone from the local angler's club or a staff member of the local fly fishing shop. Fly fishing is not as hard to learn as it appears to be. Have fun and enjoy that big catch.
The best way to enjoy your catch is to take the time to enjoy the many wonders that the fishing experience offers. No matter what that first adventure turns out to be, you can make it amazing by spending some time learning the skills from an experienced fisherman.
The tip of your rod should be in the four o' clock position with 20 feet (6 meters) of line extended beyond your rod's tip. Trap the line between the rod handle and your index finger. To begin the back cast, bend your elbow, raise your forearm and move the rod tip from four o'clock to eleven thirty and lift the line from the water. Pause for a moment at this point to allow the line to extend behind you before casting the rod forward. Allow the rod to follow through as the line extends to its full length in front of you. Then continue to work the line in this manner. A fish strikes. The fight is on and you successfully land the fish. This is fly casting.
Fly fishing is an old method of angling. It was primarily developed to catch trout and salmon. Today, it is still used to fish these species, but is also used to catch bass, carp, pike and a wide range of saltwater fish. The difference between casting and fly fishing is that in casting you use the weight of your bait, sinker and bobber to propel your cast. In fly fishing, the weight of the line propels your line forward and puts your fly into position. The fly cannot do this, as it is essentially weightless. The goal in fly fishing is to present the fly gently and to always be in control of it.
When you fly fish, you need special fishing equipment that includes a fly rod and reel, a special fly fishing line and artificial or live flies. These are tied onto your hook with feathers, fur, thread or other materials in colors and sizes that represent natural prey. The key to successful fly fishing is balance. The rod, reel and line, as well as the tippet all have to match in order to have a positive fly fishing experience.
Rod, Reels and Lines
Fly fishing rods are lightweight and long. The line provides the casting weight and is heavy. It can be of differing density, depending on whether you want the fly to sink or float. Line is matched to your rod by weight. Look near the fly rod butt to find out what line weight must be used. Graphite rods are best because they can produce any action that you wish to use. If you are a beginner, buy a basic and moderately priced rod, or borrow one from a family member or friend.
Flies and Leaders
Flies weigh very little. The fly is usually attached to the line by a leader that is two to three meters in length (6 to 9 feet). The leader often tapers to a fine end. This is called a tippet. Tippet size range from 8X, which is the smallest, to 0X, which is the largest. Tippets are set in units of .001 inches. To match the tippet to the fly, you must subtract from eleven and multiply by .001.
For example to find the diameter of a 4X tippet, you would subtract four from eleven. That equals seven. Now, multiply by .001. This size would be .007. What if you have a # 18 fly? How would you calculate tippet size? You would put eighteen over four and calculate. The answer would be 4.5. Since there is no 4.5 X tippet, you would move to the next largest size, which would be 5.
Types of Fly Fishing
There are two types of fly fishing - dry and wet. Wet flies are fished beneath the water surface and are divided into several types, including live wet flies, lures and nymphs. Dry flies float on the water surface and are coated with a substance called, 'floatant' to make this possible.
If you are interested in fly fishing and can't decide which equipment you need to have a positive fishing experience, ask an experienced angler for help. This can be a family member, friend, someone from the local angler's club or a staff member of the local fly fishing shop. Fly fishing is not as hard to learn as it appears to be. Have fun and enjoy that big catch.
The best way to enjoy your catch is to take the time to enjoy the many wonders that the fishing experience offers. No matter what that first adventure turns out to be, you can make it amazing by spending some time learning the skills from an experienced fisherman.
College Football; Nba; College Basketball - The Biggest Rivalries In Sports
From college football to Major League Baseball, rivalries between teams have always added excitement to fan experience. Many teams are old rivals, while others have developed a competitive intensity more recently. What teams have been fighting it out for some time? Rivalries are at the center of many fan’s lives. Here’s a quick look at some classic ones.
College football has some of the most talked about rivalries in all of sports. To begin with, you have the heated battles between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners. Being in neighboring states, they compete for regional bragging rights and often the same recruits. Over the years, there have been many classic match-ups between the two teams.
One of the biggest rivalries in college football history is between Big 10 powerhouses Ohio State and Michigan. These teams, that are usually nationally ranked, are so well matched and competitive that the winner is often determined in the final minutes and sometimes the final seconds of the contest. Consequently, when these two teams play, the game often determines which remains in the National Championship picture and which is out.
The South features the tough competition between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Auburn Tigers. From the days of Alabama’s legendary coach Bear Bryant this has been one of the most talked about match-ups on the gridiron. Both schools are in the same state and are highly competitive with each other year in and year out. There have been many close, tight-knit games over the past century to prove it. The Tennessee Volunteers also have an active rivalry with these two teams but nothing compares to the legendary hard fought battles between the Tigers and the Crimson Tide.
On the west coast, there is the University of Southern California (USC) and the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) rivalry. This competition has been dominated recently by the success of Southern California and the strong teams they have produced over the last couple of years. Recently USC has taken to the field with Heisman Trophy winners Matt Leinhart and Reggie Bush, giving the Trojans the edge. This next year we may see a shift in power with UCLA coming to the forefront.
The National Basketball Association has had the classic battles of the Lakers and the Celtics. For decades these two teams fought back and forth to determine who would take home the NBA crown. There were the great match-ups in the 60’s and 70’s of Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell, which are legendary in the history of the NBA.
The 80’s hosted memorable post-season contests between the Lakers’ Magic Johnson and the Celtics’ Larry Bird. Their respective teams, with Bird running the court and dishing off to Robert Parrish for a slam dunk or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar working the ball inside only to pass back to Johnson for three, produced some of the greatest moments in NBA history and will be talked about for decades to come.
The meetings between the Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks produced another fine rivalry. Michael Jordon with his extreme athletic ability was the catalyst for tough contests in which the Knicks sometimes surprised the team from the Windy City; although the majority of the time Jordan and company were on the plus side in these contests.
Every season a tandem of college basketball teams always stand out as among two of the best in the nation. In North Carolina both on and off the court, one college basketball rivalry dominates the region. The University of North Carolina and Duke, both members of the highly competitive Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), are located only 8 miles apart. Both schools possess myriads of faithful fans that have traveled Tobacco Road year after year to see their teams fight for victory.
Since 1990, the two clubs have a combined for a total of eleven Final Four appearances. Those who follow the ACC certainly recognize the high profile contests that have defined their rivalry. The Duke Blue Devils and North Carolina Tar Heels are synonymous with big name games, some of which they have won and others they’ve lost.
Off the court, these two teams also battle it out by attempting to recruit some of the most talented players in the nation. The Tar Heels and Blue Devils often court the same players, with coaching staffs jousting with each other for the finest players available. NCAA National Championships are the hallmark of both these schools. If you enjoy excitement and hardcore college basketball at its best, Duke and UNC are your ticket.
In Major League Baseball, there is perhaps the greatest rivalry of all sports. The New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox have battled each other on the diamond since the early twentieth century. The rivalry became heated in 1920 when the Red Sox sold the game’s greatest player, Babe Ruth, to the New York Yankees. From that point on, the Yankees dominated the rest of Major League Baseball, going on to win 26 World Series; while Boston, after Ruth departed, was unable to capture a single crown.
Some people began to call Boston’s championship drought the “curse of the Bambino.” The trade of Babe Ruth, who was also known as the “Bambino,” was supposedly the reason why Boston couldn’t win a championship. But that all changed in 2004 when the Boston Red Sox were able to come back from three games down in the American League Championship Series and defeat the New York Yankees, and then go on to sweep the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series.
This was what Red Sox fans had been waiting for, and now they’re hopeful that they will never have to hear about “the curse” again. This has been one heck of a rivalry over the years and odds are that it will continue to be one of the best in sports.
When there’s an intense rivalry between two teams it’s always magnified by fan enthusiasm. The fans are what make two teams want to compete harder against each other, but it takes exciting, hard-fought games to get the fans interested. Most great rivalries are not built on one or two good contests, but over decades of excellent games.
There is no set number of games that teams must play in order to generate a rivalry. The fans and players together are the ones who decide what makes an ongoing, classic rivalry. But one thing is for certain, there is nothing better than watching two, evenly matched rivals battle it out until only one is left standing.
College football has some of the most talked about rivalries in all of sports. To begin with, you have the heated battles between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners. Being in neighboring states, they compete for regional bragging rights and often the same recruits. Over the years, there have been many classic match-ups between the two teams.
One of the biggest rivalries in college football history is between Big 10 powerhouses Ohio State and Michigan. These teams, that are usually nationally ranked, are so well matched and competitive that the winner is often determined in the final minutes and sometimes the final seconds of the contest. Consequently, when these two teams play, the game often determines which remains in the National Championship picture and which is out.
The South features the tough competition between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Auburn Tigers. From the days of Alabama’s legendary coach Bear Bryant this has been one of the most talked about match-ups on the gridiron. Both schools are in the same state and are highly competitive with each other year in and year out. There have been many close, tight-knit games over the past century to prove it. The Tennessee Volunteers also have an active rivalry with these two teams but nothing compares to the legendary hard fought battles between the Tigers and the Crimson Tide.
On the west coast, there is the University of Southern California (USC) and the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) rivalry. This competition has been dominated recently by the success of Southern California and the strong teams they have produced over the last couple of years. Recently USC has taken to the field with Heisman Trophy winners Matt Leinhart and Reggie Bush, giving the Trojans the edge. This next year we may see a shift in power with UCLA coming to the forefront.
The National Basketball Association has had the classic battles of the Lakers and the Celtics. For decades these two teams fought back and forth to determine who would take home the NBA crown. There were the great match-ups in the 60’s and 70’s of Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell, which are legendary in the history of the NBA.
The 80’s hosted memorable post-season contests between the Lakers’ Magic Johnson and the Celtics’ Larry Bird. Their respective teams, with Bird running the court and dishing off to Robert Parrish for a slam dunk or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar working the ball inside only to pass back to Johnson for three, produced some of the greatest moments in NBA history and will be talked about for decades to come.
The meetings between the Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks produced another fine rivalry. Michael Jordon with his extreme athletic ability was the catalyst for tough contests in which the Knicks sometimes surprised the team from the Windy City; although the majority of the time Jordan and company were on the plus side in these contests.
Every season a tandem of college basketball teams always stand out as among two of the best in the nation. In North Carolina both on and off the court, one college basketball rivalry dominates the region. The University of North Carolina and Duke, both members of the highly competitive Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), are located only 8 miles apart. Both schools possess myriads of faithful fans that have traveled Tobacco Road year after year to see their teams fight for victory.
Since 1990, the two clubs have a combined for a total of eleven Final Four appearances. Those who follow the ACC certainly recognize the high profile contests that have defined their rivalry. The Duke Blue Devils and North Carolina Tar Heels are synonymous with big name games, some of which they have won and others they’ve lost.
Off the court, these two teams also battle it out by attempting to recruit some of the most talented players in the nation. The Tar Heels and Blue Devils often court the same players, with coaching staffs jousting with each other for the finest players available. NCAA National Championships are the hallmark of both these schools. If you enjoy excitement and hardcore college basketball at its best, Duke and UNC are your ticket.
In Major League Baseball, there is perhaps the greatest rivalry of all sports. The New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox have battled each other on the diamond since the early twentieth century. The rivalry became heated in 1920 when the Red Sox sold the game’s greatest player, Babe Ruth, to the New York Yankees. From that point on, the Yankees dominated the rest of Major League Baseball, going on to win 26 World Series; while Boston, after Ruth departed, was unable to capture a single crown.
Some people began to call Boston’s championship drought the “curse of the Bambino.” The trade of Babe Ruth, who was also known as the “Bambino,” was supposedly the reason why Boston couldn’t win a championship. But that all changed in 2004 when the Boston Red Sox were able to come back from three games down in the American League Championship Series and defeat the New York Yankees, and then go on to sweep the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series.
This was what Red Sox fans had been waiting for, and now they’re hopeful that they will never have to hear about “the curse” again. This has been one heck of a rivalry over the years and odds are that it will continue to be one of the best in sports.
When there’s an intense rivalry between two teams it’s always magnified by fan enthusiasm. The fans are what make two teams want to compete harder against each other, but it takes exciting, hard-fought games to get the fans interested. Most great rivalries are not built on one or two good contests, but over decades of excellent games.
There is no set number of games that teams must play in order to generate a rivalry. The fans and players together are the ones who decide what makes an ongoing, classic rivalry. But one thing is for certain, there is nothing better than watching two, evenly matched rivals battle it out until only one is left standing.
Raft - The Basics Of Rafting The River Rapids
Rafting the river rapids is a major adrenaline rush. If you are going to hit the rapids, you need to know some of the basic language thrown around in the sport.
The Basics of Rafting The River Rapids
As with any sport, it helps to have a basic understanding of the tools of the trade, techniques and such. Not only does this help you sound like you know what you are doing, but it actually gives you some insight into the process. Let’s take a look at some of the key components.
Dry Bag – A dry bag is a waterproof bag you can keep things in on the raft such as wallets, keys and such. Water is going to get all over the boat, so consider yourself warned. Most whitewater rafting companies provide them with trips.
CFS – This abbreviation refers to cubic feet per second, a measure of the speed and ferocity of the current. The more cubic feet of water moving per second, the more aggressive the rapids and, in my humble opinion, the more fun!
Eddie – An eddie is an area where the current stops or heads back up stream. This typically occurs on the down current side of boulders. It can be a good place to collect yourself for the next rapids.
Gradient – This term refers to the general verticality of the river. The higher the gradient, the “steeper” the river is. This higher gradient means faster water and typically a more exhilarating ride.
Hydraulic – Also referred to as a hole or various cuss words, a hydraulic is an area where water is super turbulent and can suck your raft under if sufficient in size. It is typically found at the bottom of a fall or behind a large obstacle where the gradient is high and the CFS is large.
Rapid – This is why you live to whitewater raft. Rapids are turbulent areas of the water which gives the sport its name. You pop in, out, over and every which way through them.
Life-Jacket – A flotation device. Wear them always. Don’t try to be cool. If you get thrown from the raft, which can happen, these will save you. This is particularly true if you smack your head on something.
This short list of terms should give you a head start on enjoying your trip. Get out there and fling yourself down one of Mother Nature’s roller coasters.
The Basics of Rafting The River Rapids
As with any sport, it helps to have a basic understanding of the tools of the trade, techniques and such. Not only does this help you sound like you know what you are doing, but it actually gives you some insight into the process. Let’s take a look at some of the key components.
Dry Bag – A dry bag is a waterproof bag you can keep things in on the raft such as wallets, keys and such. Water is going to get all over the boat, so consider yourself warned. Most whitewater rafting companies provide them with trips.
CFS – This abbreviation refers to cubic feet per second, a measure of the speed and ferocity of the current. The more cubic feet of water moving per second, the more aggressive the rapids and, in my humble opinion, the more fun!
Eddie – An eddie is an area where the current stops or heads back up stream. This typically occurs on the down current side of boulders. It can be a good place to collect yourself for the next rapids.
Gradient – This term refers to the general verticality of the river. The higher the gradient, the “steeper” the river is. This higher gradient means faster water and typically a more exhilarating ride.
Hydraulic – Also referred to as a hole or various cuss words, a hydraulic is an area where water is super turbulent and can suck your raft under if sufficient in size. It is typically found at the bottom of a fall or behind a large obstacle where the gradient is high and the CFS is large.
Rapid – This is why you live to whitewater raft. Rapids are turbulent areas of the water which gives the sport its name. You pop in, out, over and every which way through them.
Life-Jacket – A flotation device. Wear them always. Don’t try to be cool. If you get thrown from the raft, which can happen, these will save you. This is particularly true if you smack your head on something.
This short list of terms should give you a head start on enjoying your trip. Get out there and fling yourself down one of Mother Nature’s roller coasters.
Electronic - The Humminbird Matrix 20 Helps You Find Your Favorite Fishing Hotspot
Imagine yourself getting out on the lake, the river or even onto the saltwater and taking along your Humminbird Matrix 20. You will easily find out where you are when you plug into the GPS guide. It will help you find your favorite hotspot. Then, you can use the sonar to give you a great picture of what’s down below the surface. You see your fish. You know where it is and where it is heading. You can land your line right where it is and within minutes be reeling him in. If you didn’t have the Matrix 20, you would still be trying to find that hotspot!
The Matrix 20 is a great fishfinder because it is portable. It is easily moved from one location to the next making it easy for you to fish no matter where you are. Besides this feature, the Humminbird Matrix 20 offers several other features. Let’s take a closer look at how and why this fish finder will help you see clearly where your fish are hiding.
First off, the Matrix 20 uses a single beam, 24 inch sonar. It is capable of going down 800 feet. That’s 800 feet of clear viewing for you. You’ll know what’s floating down there, where it is, and then you’ll be able to plan your course of action.
You will also find that the Matrix 20 is GPS ready. You can connect your hand held GPS to it and benefit from the easy reading ability that the Matrix 20 offers.
It also features a water temperature gauge. This is helpful if you know your fish. Some fish prefer certain temps to swim in. If you are not in warm or cold enough water, they are likely not to be either.
You don’t need to worry about the Matrix 20 getting wet out there because it is waterproof and you’ll not need to worry about it falling. It is impact resistant. This is great especially when the boat gets a little too rocky!
The Matrix 20 is a great fishfinder because it is portable. It is easily moved from one location to the next making it easy for you to fish no matter where you are. Besides this feature, the Humminbird Matrix 20 offers several other features. Let’s take a closer look at how and why this fish finder will help you see clearly where your fish are hiding.
First off, the Matrix 20 uses a single beam, 24 inch sonar. It is capable of going down 800 feet. That’s 800 feet of clear viewing for you. You’ll know what’s floating down there, where it is, and then you’ll be able to plan your course of action.
You will also find that the Matrix 20 is GPS ready. You can connect your hand held GPS to it and benefit from the easy reading ability that the Matrix 20 offers.
It also features a water temperature gauge. This is helpful if you know your fish. Some fish prefer certain temps to swim in. If you are not in warm or cold enough water, they are likely not to be either.
You don’t need to worry about the Matrix 20 getting wet out there because it is waterproof and you’ll not need to worry about it falling. It is impact resistant. This is great especially when the boat gets a little too rocky!
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Cancun - Cancun Travel - The Best Vacation Of Your Life
Cancun, South East Mexico. A tropical place of beauty, history and relaxation. Located on the Yucatan Peninsular in the state of Quintana Roo, Cancun is very different to the rest of Mexico and is split into two main areas - Zona Hotelera (an 18km long island) and Ciudad Cancun (the mainland.) Both of these areas are connected together with a causeway, making access very easy via taxi, bus or even just walking.
Zona Hotelera faces the Carribean on one side and has a lagoon (the Laguna Nichupte) on the other. Most of the people live on the mainland (Ciudad Cancun) which is also where the hotels and resorts are located. This has meant that the Zona Hotelera hotel is quite free from mass commercialization in many respects. Cancun also offers some of the best diving and snorkeling spots in the world, which includes the fifth largest coral reef in the world (The Belize Reef) that has black coral (coral lovers will know that black coral is quite rare.)
There are also plenty of water sports for the person who enjoys a vacation with a bit more action. The selection of excellent resort hotels, classy restaurants, local pubs and bars and a large night-life with clubs makes for a great holiday spot for all kinds of people. Shoppers will enjoy the shopping facilities (five large shopping centers, or street shopping.) For those who want to relax a little more, Cancun's lagoons, sandbars, mangrove swamps, cenotes (waterholes) and beautiful beaches are what you would be looking for.
But you could probably get a lot of the above (besides the coral reefs etc.) at most other places in the world. One of the things that sets Cancun apart are the Maya sites and ruins nearby. These ruins are fascinating in every respect - full of mystery and history. Coba nearby boasts of the largest pyramid in the Yucatan Peninsula, and the ancient sites of Uxmal, Ruta Puuc and Merida are highly recommended. All of the ancient sites are very well kept, and will pique even the interest of those that don't enjoy history.
Cancun is also a great place for a vacation in the sense that it can cater very well for all kinds of budgets. Although the mainland has many top class hotels, there are also smaller resorts or places where you can stay if you are on a cheaper budget. Transport is easy in and around the city as well, and there are many tourism operations offering you transport to the ancient sites or several islands which lie offshore nearby.
The only drawback to Cancun, as with a lot of popular tourist destinations, is that if you're the kind of person who wants serious quiet and relaxation, Cancun can be quite busy with its 'party' sort of atmosphere. But if you're looking for a place where there is lots to do, see and enjoy, Cancun will be a very good choice.
Zona Hotelera faces the Carribean on one side and has a lagoon (the Laguna Nichupte) on the other. Most of the people live on the mainland (Ciudad Cancun) which is also where the hotels and resorts are located. This has meant that the Zona Hotelera hotel is quite free from mass commercialization in many respects. Cancun also offers some of the best diving and snorkeling spots in the world, which includes the fifth largest coral reef in the world (The Belize Reef) that has black coral (coral lovers will know that black coral is quite rare.)
There are also plenty of water sports for the person who enjoys a vacation with a bit more action. The selection of excellent resort hotels, classy restaurants, local pubs and bars and a large night-life with clubs makes for a great holiday spot for all kinds of people. Shoppers will enjoy the shopping facilities (five large shopping centers, or street shopping.) For those who want to relax a little more, Cancun's lagoons, sandbars, mangrove swamps, cenotes (waterholes) and beautiful beaches are what you would be looking for.
But you could probably get a lot of the above (besides the coral reefs etc.) at most other places in the world. One of the things that sets Cancun apart are the Maya sites and ruins nearby. These ruins are fascinating in every respect - full of mystery and history. Coba nearby boasts of the largest pyramid in the Yucatan Peninsula, and the ancient sites of Uxmal, Ruta Puuc and Merida are highly recommended. All of the ancient sites are very well kept, and will pique even the interest of those that don't enjoy history.
Cancun is also a great place for a vacation in the sense that it can cater very well for all kinds of budgets. Although the mainland has many top class hotels, there are also smaller resorts or places where you can stay if you are on a cheaper budget. Transport is easy in and around the city as well, and there are many tourism operations offering you transport to the ancient sites or several islands which lie offshore nearby.
The only drawback to Cancun, as with a lot of popular tourist destinations, is that if you're the kind of person who wants serious quiet and relaxation, Cancun can be quite busy with its 'party' sort of atmosphere. But if you're looking for a place where there is lots to do, see and enjoy, Cancun will be a very good choice.
Camping - Make Your Hiking Tour Unforgettable With Great Camping Supplies
In the United States today, there are thousands of people who thrive in the outdoors. They love to camp on the weekends to relax and get away from everyday life. There are however specific supplies that you have to bring in order to survive your weekend.
What you supplies you need is determined by where you are camping and how long you will be there and how avid a camper you really are. Some people think that camping is renting a cabin in the woods with indoor plumbing.
The tent
The first thing that you will need is a tent. If you are not camping in a cabin, then this item is a necessity. There are different styles and size tents that are available so you want to make sure the tent that you purchase will be big enough for everyone. Choose a good quality sleeping bag, and if you like your comfort, bring along an air mattress so you won't be sleeping on the hard ground. It is important to remember that the temperature changes drastically at night, and additional blankets may be necessary depending upon the time of year that you decide to camp out.
Change of clothes
You need to bring several changes of clothes. It is important to pack shorts and tee shirts, however it is equally important to pack warmer clothes. Even in the summertime, higher elevations can be quite chilly at night. Make sure that you bring a few towels so you can dry off after a swim in a mountain lake.
Try to fit everything into one or two backpacks. If you are hiking in the woods, the last thing that you want is to drag along a big suitcase. There are many different styles to choose from, and one of them can accommodate everything that you bring.
Food
If you are camping for a weekend, bringing a cooler full of food is not a problem as long as you have enough ice to keep it from spoiling, or if you have a cool place to store it. Most people do not live off the land when they camp, they simply bring items that can be reconstituted in water. Powdered eggs and milk can be mixed with water to cook what ever you want as long as you do not forget to bring the pots and pans. Cast iron is the recommended cookware for campfires because the fire cannot harm it. Canned beverages are recommended when you are camping because you can put the unopened can in cold water to keep them cool.
Flour, sugar, and spices can be packed into Ziploc bags for easy transportation, and there you have it, the ingredients for a great meal cooked on an open campfire.
Safety
When you decide to go camping, the old adage 'there is safety in numbers' holds true. It is not recommended that you camp out by yourself. Even if you take just one more person, there is someone there should something happen and you need medical attention.
Camping can be a fun and exciting way to relieve the stress from the everyday workweek. It can be a wonderful way to commune with nature and to gain peace of mind before you have to go back to the real world and do it all over again.
What you supplies you need is determined by where you are camping and how long you will be there and how avid a camper you really are. Some people think that camping is renting a cabin in the woods with indoor plumbing.
The tent
The first thing that you will need is a tent. If you are not camping in a cabin, then this item is a necessity. There are different styles and size tents that are available so you want to make sure the tent that you purchase will be big enough for everyone. Choose a good quality sleeping bag, and if you like your comfort, bring along an air mattress so you won't be sleeping on the hard ground. It is important to remember that the temperature changes drastically at night, and additional blankets may be necessary depending upon the time of year that you decide to camp out.
Change of clothes
You need to bring several changes of clothes. It is important to pack shorts and tee shirts, however it is equally important to pack warmer clothes. Even in the summertime, higher elevations can be quite chilly at night. Make sure that you bring a few towels so you can dry off after a swim in a mountain lake.
Try to fit everything into one or two backpacks. If you are hiking in the woods, the last thing that you want is to drag along a big suitcase. There are many different styles to choose from, and one of them can accommodate everything that you bring.
Food
If you are camping for a weekend, bringing a cooler full of food is not a problem as long as you have enough ice to keep it from spoiling, or if you have a cool place to store it. Most people do not live off the land when they camp, they simply bring items that can be reconstituted in water. Powdered eggs and milk can be mixed with water to cook what ever you want as long as you do not forget to bring the pots and pans. Cast iron is the recommended cookware for campfires because the fire cannot harm it. Canned beverages are recommended when you are camping because you can put the unopened can in cold water to keep them cool.
Flour, sugar, and spices can be packed into Ziploc bags for easy transportation, and there you have it, the ingredients for a great meal cooked on an open campfire.
Safety
When you decide to go camping, the old adage 'there is safety in numbers' holds true. It is not recommended that you camp out by yourself. Even if you take just one more person, there is someone there should something happen and you need medical attention.
Camping can be a fun and exciting way to relieve the stress from the everyday workweek. It can be a wonderful way to commune with nature and to gain peace of mind before you have to go back to the real world and do it all over again.
Paintballs - Various Types Of Paintball Guns
Paintball is a sport that has grown - and is growing - significantly since it's humble beginnings in the seventies. Paintball markers (or guns) originated from gas-powered guns that the forestry industry used to mark trees and trails, or farmers used to mark cattle. These markers were redesigned for speed and safety, and began to be used for recreation.
Since then, it has developed into a highly competitive, professional sport that takes place outside, inside or in many other forms. According to insurance statistics, paintball is surprisingly one of the safest sports to choose from. In this article, we're going to be taking a brief look at paintball guns - their types, advantages, and where paintball guns are going technologically wise.
Paintball guns (known as 'markers' in many circles, but in this article we will refer to them as 'guns') began with the conventional pump action gun. These needed to be manually cocked, and provided a significantly slow game. Because rate-of-fire (speed and amount of paintballs released) became (and still is) important, and the need to progress into a faster game arose, paintball guns evolved from the pump action to auto-cocker guns, capable of delivering more paintballs at a greater speed.
Since then, the guns have evolved into automatic and semi-automatic categories, as well as Sniper rifles and electronic guns. The barrel of the guns have been significantly elongated, to allow for more accurate shooting. They also come in many different colors - either camouflage (for the purist) or various other colors.
Many paintball gun manufacturers have begun to manufacture military replica's - which is ideal for the real combat enthusiast. The gun's accuracy, weight, speed, rate of fire and gas usage are all necessary pointers to look at when purchasing a gun, and mostly depend on the kind of game you prefer, but these essentials are important in all kinds of paintball guns.
Semi-Automatic and Automatic paintball guns have highly sensitive triggers, and are mostly recommended for the more serious player. The speed of an automatic paintball gun is incredibly fast, and some are capable of releasing 20 balls a second. If you're just starting out, a cheaper gun with the capability for upgrades and cosmetic add-ons is the best choice.
Many of the paintball guns are capable of being upgraded - adding a double trigger, or a bigger 'hopper' (where the paintballs are loaded) or better gas-usage. You can also add some aiming cosmetics - a laser, or just better gun sights, to add to the accuracy of the gun. This is an inexpensive way of improving your gun while you improve, and discovering your game and the way in which you play best.
Paintball guns have begun to move into the electronic era now, with hair triggers, more accurate velocities, programmable firing modes and low gas pressure. Some guns even have LCD panels. These guns are for the serious, professional competitor. They are very expensive, but the advantages these guns bring to your game are exemplary. There are manufacturers which claim that their electronic guns are capable of releasing 30 balls a second - an unbeaten statistic.
When you play paintball you need something reliable, durable, and capable. From semi-automatic, to automatic, to electronic, you have a great choice of paintball guns to suit your level of play.
Since then, it has developed into a highly competitive, professional sport that takes place outside, inside or in many other forms. According to insurance statistics, paintball is surprisingly one of the safest sports to choose from. In this article, we're going to be taking a brief look at paintball guns - their types, advantages, and where paintball guns are going technologically wise.
Paintball guns (known as 'markers' in many circles, but in this article we will refer to them as 'guns') began with the conventional pump action gun. These needed to be manually cocked, and provided a significantly slow game. Because rate-of-fire (speed and amount of paintballs released) became (and still is) important, and the need to progress into a faster game arose, paintball guns evolved from the pump action to auto-cocker guns, capable of delivering more paintballs at a greater speed.
Since then, the guns have evolved into automatic and semi-automatic categories, as well as Sniper rifles and electronic guns. The barrel of the guns have been significantly elongated, to allow for more accurate shooting. They also come in many different colors - either camouflage (for the purist) or various other colors.
Many paintball gun manufacturers have begun to manufacture military replica's - which is ideal for the real combat enthusiast. The gun's accuracy, weight, speed, rate of fire and gas usage are all necessary pointers to look at when purchasing a gun, and mostly depend on the kind of game you prefer, but these essentials are important in all kinds of paintball guns.
Semi-Automatic and Automatic paintball guns have highly sensitive triggers, and are mostly recommended for the more serious player. The speed of an automatic paintball gun is incredibly fast, and some are capable of releasing 20 balls a second. If you're just starting out, a cheaper gun with the capability for upgrades and cosmetic add-ons is the best choice.
Many of the paintball guns are capable of being upgraded - adding a double trigger, or a bigger 'hopper' (where the paintballs are loaded) or better gas-usage. You can also add some aiming cosmetics - a laser, or just better gun sights, to add to the accuracy of the gun. This is an inexpensive way of improving your gun while you improve, and discovering your game and the way in which you play best.
Paintball guns have begun to move into the electronic era now, with hair triggers, more accurate velocities, programmable firing modes and low gas pressure. Some guns even have LCD panels. These guns are for the serious, professional competitor. They are very expensive, but the advantages these guns bring to your game are exemplary. There are manufacturers which claim that their electronic guns are capable of releasing 30 balls a second - an unbeaten statistic.
When you play paintball you need something reliable, durable, and capable. From semi-automatic, to automatic, to electronic, you have a great choice of paintball guns to suit your level of play.
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