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- The Life Of A Pro Athlete Dealing With An Anxiety Disorder Part 2 - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2013 from Dennis SimsekThe dangers of negative and stressful imagery can leave you feeling awful. There is the opposite to that which comes in the form of positive imagery. As I've learned, visualization powers your ability to rediscover your inner resources and refuel your outer expressions when stress is on the ...
Views: 1420 - Great Joy From a Day of DEEP SEA FISHING - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2008 from Timothy SmithRecently, I had the pleasure of going DEEP SEA FISHING. Mind you, I’m not a big fan of fishing for several reasons. It’s a bit slow for ME. 2. I don t like to eat seafood. 3. I don't like to hurt or kill animals of any kind. 4. I don't care to hook bait, stab ...
Views: 1418 - Improve Your Golf Back Swing With A Basketball - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2008 from Kris RuiterI ran a golf school in my home town for a number of years. It was a small town of about 4000 people, with larger towns surrounding ours. One of the major roads that led to my town went right past the driving range. There were many people who would drive by and see me with a player, or a group ...
Views: 1417 - Importance of IPL 2012 Point Table - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Neha KhatriIPL 2012 Point table is obviously going to get its importance felt once the game takes off its start on the 4th of April. This one month long series which will last till 4th of May will be the deciding factors for a lot of teams including the one that will ultimately win the prestigious trophy ...
Views: 1416 - Inside Strategies for the LA Dodgers Winning Season - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Loren FogelmanThe boys of summer are just getting warmed up for the season. Then out of left field, the L.A. Dodgers are thrown a wild card. Talk to any baseball fan and they will comment on the L.A. Dodgers takeover by Bud Selig, the baseball commissioner. Although Selig’s move is to return order where ...
Views: 1416 - Online betting and gambling sites - by Submitted on May 04, 2017 from mahendra PingaleBeat Online Casino Games Blackjack, craps, roulette and your whole most loved online gambling club recreations found in one place, just here at topbet.eu! Video poker, openings and more guarantees you of an affair like land-based club. High payouts, best rewards and high wagering limits make ...
Views: 1416 - Do You Know your Own Statistics, As Well as Your Local Sports Hero’s? - by Submitted on May 03, 2012 from Andrew HortonI have never been a great spectator of sporting events and have never been bitten by the sports spectator bug, where I have felt compelled to follow my local football, baseball or soccer teams. I have preferred to be a participant in any sport, which has interested me. There is no harm in ...
Views: 1415 - How to Master Complex Hip Hop Dance Moves Quickly and Easily - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2012 from Jianwei HuangHip hop dance is a dance form reeking with distinctive culture and origin with history dating back to the 70s, it is enjoyed mainly by the younger age group. However, you might be amazed that people of all ages, regardless of how old or how young, use it as a form of exercise too because they ...
Views: 1415 - The Great Jack Nicklaus - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from David BryceEvery sport has its icons. An icon isn’t just a star. A star can be fleeting. The NBA has an overload of stars, like Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Love. These people don’t transcend the sport and take on a greater cultural relevance though. That’s an icon. Michael Jordan is an icon. Same with ...
Views: 1414 - A Wood or Composite Hockey Stick: Which One You Should Buy - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2017 from Natural Therapy IndiaThe hockey stick is recognized to be a piece of equipment which is used in hockey for shooting, passing and carrying the puck across the field. They happen to be 150 to 200 cm in length approximately. They are comprised of a slender and long shaft with the aid of one flat extension at one end ...
Views: 1412 - How hiking can prepare you for your upcoming marathon - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyMarch is a very big month for marathons, both on a national level as well as on a local level. We all know that if you want to do your best when running for a cause that you have got to be in the best shape of your life. What better what to get into shape for your upcoming marathon than to ...
Views: 1411(1 vote) - Play Unconscious Golf in The Zone or in a Trance-like Cocoon of Concentration - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Andrew FoggSo what is this golf mind and unconscious golf stuff that I'm always writing and talking about? And how does it actually work? These are questions I occasionally get asked by more sceptical golfers. Thankfully the vast majority of people I talk to either accept my explanations or trust me based ...
Views: 1411 - A fun place for your Costa Blanca holidays is Torrevieja - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Porsche KlingerTorrevieja is a seaside resort with some of the best beaches anywhere along the coast so book your COSTA BLANCA HOLIDAYS here for the best time of your life. This thriving metropolis was once a traditional Spanish fishing village but over the generations it has moved its economic base to the ...
Views: 1408 - Get Your A-Game On! - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Loren FogelmanWhere does your focus stray when competing? You can be completely focused, totally distracted or somewhere in-between. Sometimes it doesn’t feel like you have a choice, when your head is swimming with all the “what-ifs” and last minute details. Not being laser focused, however, is usually due to ...
Views: 1408 - Trace Minerals: My Contribution to Running - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from David OrmanFew feelings are better than knowing your work in a given area has made a contribution to others. I wanted to make a difference in the world of running and knew it would not happen via my legs. Fortunately, my career choice was an ideal vehicle. Twenty five years ago, I started ...
Views: 1408 - Pitching Mechanics - Maintain Proper Throwing Mechanics with Your Pick Off Moves - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2008 from Dan GazawayLearning different pick-off moves to all of the bases is important to your success as a pitcher. It boosts your confidence at a young age, so you can focus more on the batter as opposed to worrying about what you don't know as a pitcher. Knowledge about your pick off moves will give you that ...
Views: 1407 - The Life Of A Pro Athlete Dealing With An Anxiety Disorder Part 3 - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2013 from Dennis SimsekI had to have another practice session that day to get over what had happened so I worked my tail off and practiced for a good two hours, but no prize money in this event meant I needed to be even more stingy with my money. My other two friends also lost in the first round, so all in all it ...
Views: 1407 - Pujols Creates a Gap for the St. Louis Cardinals - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from Loren Fogelman“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” Henry Ford Albert Pujols is BIG news right now. His declaration as a free agent led to a lucrative contract. He will be moving west to join the Los Angeles Angels ball club. The St. Louis ...
Views: 1406 - The # 1 Problem of Golfers - Keeping the Lead Hand Straight - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2007 from Karen HiltsThe number one problem golfer's have is bending the wrist at impact with the ball. Golfers suffer lead hand wrist collapse from trying to help the ball into the air. This weak hand action at impact contributes to slices or hooks. If your wrist is straight when you connect with the ball the ...
Views: 1404 - Muay Thai Gloves: Select the Best Pair - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Athelstan SmithMuay Thai has been a popular sport not only in Thailand but around the world. Since Muay Thai is a mixed martial arts sport, all boxers need to wear the Muay Thai gloves in order to fight the opponents. The primary reason to use gloves is to help minimize the high force influence, in order to ...
Views: 1402 - Olympic Medal Achieved With Sports Hypnosis: Banish Fear, Anxiety and Doubt, and Achieve Your Dreams Too - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2012 from Angela BaileyI first became involved with self hypnosis as a young sprinter around the age of 20. I dreamed of being an Olympic champion, but I was faced with a major challenge. A psychological barrier, my first real obstacle, stood in my way. It was a work-out that only a few elite athletes in the world ...
Views: 1402 - Aiming your Billiards Shot - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Cade LennoxLearning to aim your shots in billiards is one of the first things that you should seek to accomplish if you are new to billiards. Regardless of whether you are playing pool or billiards you should make sure that you are consistent and accurate in your shot. For most billiards games, ...
Views: 1399 - Nike Swimsuits Review - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from David A. ShirA piece of Nike swimsuits is not just sleek, but it also has other benefits that can literally swoosh other swimsuits away. With the fine materials that they are made of, sun protection is definitely no problem. So for the swimmers out there who want the best out of their sports, here's a run of ...
Views: 1399 - How To Pick The Top Running Shoes In The Market - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Ludwig RhysWhen exercising or jogging, a person will need to wearing footwear that will feel as comfortable as possible. There are so many top running shoes that are available in the market today and they will be selected as per the need of the person who will be wearing them. Different people need ...
Views: 1398 - What All You Need To Know To Relay Effective Baseball Catcher Signals - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2012 from Roland JoyThere exists a world of baseball catching signals passed by a catcher to the pitchers to recommend a ideal pitch. Generally, a catcher makes use of fingers of his throwing hand to relay the pitch sign. For instance, a catcher will show one finger for a fastball, or simply make use of two fingers ...
Views: 1397 - Tips on Golf Exercise That Can Change Your Score - by Submitted on May 22, 2010 from James PotterChiropractors can help golfers to enhance the quality of the game they play. They analyze the physique of the golfer through golf shape Rx and golf body screen and shortlist the golf exercise that could provide golf fitness to the golfer. Golfer’s Dream Every golfer dreams of playing ...
Views: 1396(1 vote) - The Value of High Intensity Weight Training - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Walter UrbanHigh intensity endurance weight training may be the right mix of physical activity that provides the best of cardio and weight training in half the time for baseline fit adults. For years we have been told mixing cardo training with weight training is a must to ensure we are effectively ...
Views: 1394(1 vote) - Spiritual Energy And The Opening Ceremony Of The 2008 Olympic Games - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Dzagbe CudjoeThe ability to focus spiritual energy for a clearly defined purpose is something that the peoples of the Asian and African continents understand well. I was not surprised to learn that the dates of the opening of the Olympic games had been decided on astrological principles. It would seem that ...
Views: 1393 - Understand How Your Values Affect How You Play Golf - by Submitted on May 16, 2009 from Gail SmirthwaiteMy main purpose in helping you to understand your ‘Values’ is to bring awareness to you that the ‘values’ (or rules) by which you live your life will most likely be different to those of your playing partner. Your interpretation of say the value of ‘honesty’ is not necessarily how others see ...
Views: 1393 - Motorized Skateboard - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2008 from zakaria shaheenRetail skateboards were first marketed in 1958 by Bill and Mark Richards of Dana Point, California. They attached roller skate wheels from the Chicago Roller Skate Company to a plank of wood and sold them in their Val Surf Shops. Finding a nice play to skate is very hard these days, especially ...
Views: 1392 - Why Choose Running Skirts? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Charles BergerIn running, there, are just some things that you need to have in order for you to be successful in you activity. Today, a lot of women are already interested in running activity. Indeed, there are a lot of good things that a person can get in running. If you are planning to lose some pounds or ...
Views: 1390 - Surfing Fitness: This Workout Will Make You Surf Better. - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Rob WangEver have days where you get into the water and end up completely bombed afterwards? We're talkin' seaweed sprouting out of your ears, sand in every pore, EXHAUSTED, and wishing you had more energy so you could keep shredding. Thankfully, there's a solution. Lucky you. Surfing workouts were ...
Views: 1389(1 vote) - The Greatest Rally Cars of All Time - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2012 from Rubel ZamanBehind every great rally car racing driver of history, there has been a great and truly unique rally car. The rally car is different from all other motorsport vehicles due to the sheer originality and unique modification that goes into creating one of these giants of the road. So as the Monte ...
Views: 1388 - Practice in Your Mind with Hypnosis for Better Golf - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Andrew FoggNow I'm confused about golf practice and just how much leads to better golf. More importantly, just how much is good for golf improvement? I'm confused because I keep getting contradictory advice from the books I'm reading, TV programs I'm viewing and the stuff I'm browsing on the web. As a ...
Views: 1386 - Sport for Peace - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2015 from craig lock ("incorrigible encourager and people-builder")Article Title: Sport for Peace from www.sportforpeace.wordpress.com Author: Craig Lock Web sites: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005GGMAW4 http://goo.gl/vTpjk (and/or ...
Views: 1386 - The Emotional Impact of the Secrets of Hypnotic Golf - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2010 from Andrew FoggI'm reading a recent New Scientist article talking about the Five emotions you never knew you had and I'm starting to think about how our emotions influence our golf. And they're influencing us every time we play. Now I'm sure that like the rest of us, you're experiencing all sorts of ...
Views: 1384(1 vote) - Volleyball Recruiting Videos: Making One That Will Work - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Jonathan BlockerFor anyone who is hoping to be recruited for a collegiate volleyball program, the volleyball recruiting video is an important creation. This video, when done correctly, can be the difference between being recruited and being passed over. This makes the video one of the most valuable volleyball ...
Views: 1384 - Outdoor Adventure Sports India – Be Enthralled with Flying Fox Asia - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Rakesh SharmaAdventure Sports are becoming so popular all around the world that mostly people choose it as their vacation activity. If you love adventure just choose adventure trips for your vacation. You will discover a unique sense of "escape", from your daily hectic life. Whether you are interested in ...
Views: 1381 - 7 Qualities of Winning Athletes - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2011 from Loren FogelmanWith all things being equal, what is different about winning athletes? When elite athletes are competing, the gap in abilities between the first and last place athlete is relatively small. You’ll need to dig a little deeper to understand what separates the top 1% of elite athletes from all the ...
Views: 1379 - A Simple Golf Tip That Could Drastically Improve Your Swing - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2013 from Roy PalmerWhen your golf swing works, it can feel so simple and immensely satisfying. When it doesn't, it feels like each part of your body is doing its own thing in conflict with every other part. You might begin to wonder if you'll ever be capable of doing it again. So why the difference? What works so ...
Views: 1379 - Sports Betting Conquest - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2019 from Rahul RahejaIs Sports Betting Conquest a scam? Betting on the outcome of sports event has been and still is a favorite past time for many punters. Some people bet on every game whereas others only bet occasionally. There are even professional gamblers who specialize in using tested and proven 토토사이트 sports ...
Views: 1376 - Athletes Create a New Response to Pressure - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Loren FogelmanStepping out of your comfort zone is the norm for competitive athletes. Highly motivated athletes are expected to train harder, perform better for optimal results. High performance is easiest under ideal conditions. If you’ve been competing for any length of time, you know conditions are not ...
Views: 1372 - Football live online - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Josephine MartinWorld football is one of the most loved and spectator sports. During the season there are with more than tens of professional teams and hundreds of Teams College there is always a game to enjoy. Being near a television is however easy thing when it comes to watching football live. Most ...
Views: 1371 - Ice Fishing ideas for beginners. - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Justin LockIf you are interested in ice fishing but have no experience in this subject then there are a few key pieces of information that you are going to need. First of all, most people think that ice fishing is a boring sport with nothing to do except stare at a hole in the ice for hours on end. This is ...
Views: 1371(1 vote) - What Is The Correct Diet for Gymnastic? - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from john haddinGymnasts have rock-hard physiques that can make any body-builder squirm with envy. Protein diet has a track record of giving them performance boost while attuning their bodies to rigorous gymnastic routines. “I used to think it was all about carbs, carbs, carbs to get the energy,” said ...
Views: 1371(1 vote) - Why Cheating a "Cheater" Doesn't Work - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2012 from Larry LauerCheating a cheating player back leads to more cheating and hurts your reputation. When I talk with players, parents and coaches the topic of cheating will often come up. There is concern with how to deal with cheating. When I ask the audience what they should do many will say to "cheat them ...
Views: 1371 - Two Confidence Killers that Sabotage Peak Performance - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2007 from Patrick CohnThere are two bad habits that many athletes today engage in - and they do it without even thinking about it. The habits I'm talking about are *not* drinking or smoking. The two bad habits I am talking about, which kill confidence are: 1. Setting unrealistic expectations 2. Engaging in ...
Views: 1370 - 10 Points To Check Before Buying A Motorcycle - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2008 from Timothy RudonBuying a new or used motorcycle is serious business. It needs thought and careful selection. A motorbike is sacred to many and just a vehicle to some. However no motorcycle buyer should be without a check list that will help him or her make a great selection. 10 musts before paying for a ...
Views: 1370 - How Do You Pole Dance-Home Pole Dancing-Get Fit Pole Dancing - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2015 from Joan RiversHow do you pole dance; Tips for Choosing a Great Pole Dancing Fitness Class for Beginners Home pole dancing; Choosing the perfect pole dancing class for a beginner can be a bit scary, and it can be hard to tell what to look for. Does a class being taught by a former stripper automatically ...
Views: 1370 - Information and facts On Steroids Abuse - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Brian CaldwellAnabolic steroids are abused by people, both athletes and non-athletes, to maximize performance or physical appearance, or both. Steroid drugs may also be used to increase lean muscle size or reduce excess fat and therefore frequently used by individuals suffering from muscle dysmorphia, that ...
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