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- How Triathletes Can Avoid a Fast Start - by Submitted on May 13, 2012 from Loren FogelmanToo frequently triathletes are told by their coaches to ignore what is going on around them. The coaches who tell you to just not do it are unaware of the power of habit. Following the crowd, going out too fast because of the other athletes around you, is a symptom of a habit. Under pressure, ...
Views: 1369 - My Ideal Yacht Harness And Tether – Giving You Confidence Out On Deck - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Frank RijkersMy Ideal Yacht Harness And Tether – Giving You Confidence Out On Deck Since you are placing your total trust in these safety products, they had better be the best. When the boat is pounding through large waves and the resulting green water sweeping the decks is doing its utmost to drag you ...
Views: 1367 - Steroids: Don’t be tempted by the temporary gains - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Frederick PucciniAnabolic steroid is something which is derived from the sex hormones of the males. An example of this is the testosterone. The people who take such steroids may experience side effects like feminization. In this steroids effects effect the male person starts feeling to be a feminine and it also ...
Views: 1367 - Why Nike Football Kits Are Perfect For Every Football Player - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Mark GlendaleNike football kits are a complete sporting gear package for every football player. Comprising the required equipment, shields and sport wear, these kits are perfect for any player to enhance his performance in the game and to train to his maximum potential. No matter if football players want to ...
Views: 1367 - 5 Reasons to Buy Toy Cars Online for Kids - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2016 from Prince TiwariMost of the young kids of both sexes love to play with cars. It may be predominantly little boys, but girls can enjoy with cars just as much as boys do and even parents can enjoy playing with their kids. Every child has a fascination for cars, probably because they can relate with them. After ...
Views: 1366 - Bass Fishing Lures - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2007 from Michael MalegaThis papers is all about the matter that you have been looking for, take your time to read. Fishing is spare-time activity that is enjoyed by versatile people. These myriad numbers think of fishing as being a test between themselves and the fish. To prove their high quality over these kings of ...
Views: 1366 - Benalmadena a Modern Seaside Resort - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Porsche KlingerIf you are looking for a modern day seaside resort for your COSTA DEL SOL HOLIDAY RENTALS make it Benalmadena. This purpose built resort is situated on the beautiful Costa del Sol between Torremolinos and Fuengirola. With eight kilometres of beach laid out in front of the village and a mountain ...
Views: 1364 - The popularity of football - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from sophia watsonFootball is a broad term that is used to refer to a variety of sports that involve kicking the ball to either score or maneuver the ball in the field. The term is applied in regional contexts to mean a certain type of football played popularly in the region. The most common type of football is ...
Views: 1363 - The Ultimate Legacy of Papa Joe Paterno - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2012 from Jack SingerCertainly the storied career of former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno has left many praising his legacy of career wins, devotion and loyalty to his university for so many decades, and his concern with providing a wonderful role model for the young men under his tutelage. Sadly, the end ...
Views: 1362(1 vote) - Youth Football Coaching: The Special Teams - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Earl John NasserIn our youth football coaching program, what we found out over the course of the years is that having special teams is very important in the game. This is something that we give our focus on specifically at our youth football coaching site. By having and training these kind of teams in our ...
Views: 1362 - Camping Equipment UK; the Ideal Outdoor Accessories - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Abbey SmithIf you are looking for the most useful and reliable camping equipment UK which does not cost an arm and a leg then it can be rather a long winded and arduous task sorting the wheat from the chaff, so to speak, when it comes to camping equipment UK which never fails to deliver the goods and ...
Views: 1361 - Benefits of Owning a Trampoline - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Kevin HallThere are numerous benefits that come with owning a trampoline. Not only does a trampoline encourage exciting bonding time with friends and family, it can also be a source of exercise to improve your health. Trampolines are fun for the entire family and a great way for hyperactive children to ...
Views: 1360 - How To Recover From Bad Shots In Golf - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2011 from Roseanna LeatonHow often have you found your game deteriorating after you hit that first bad shot? You were out there, hitting balls nice and sweetly, holing out well, mentally calculating your score and feeling pretty good. Then, out pops that stray shot, seemingly from nowhere, and it triggers a downward ...
Views: 1358 - History and principles of ice hockey - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Josephine MartinHockey game basically refers to a group of games where the players of two opposing teams try to make a puck get into the goal of the opponent by maneuvering it by the use of a hockey stick. There are two main types of hockey commonly played. These include the field hockey and ice hockey. Both of ...
Views: 1357 - Skydive Long Island: Sky dive with Feng Shui LI and Strength for Life NY - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2011 from Laura CerranoSkydive Long Island: Sky dive with Feng Shui LI and Strength for Life NY Laura Cerrano New York Long Island Feng Shui consultant is always involved with community projects, collaborating with other businesses and non-profit organizations for various causes to help enhance the well being of ...
Views: 1357 - Considerations For Women Starting Martial Arts Training - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Travis LutterWhen looking for some form of exercise class to improve fitness and burn off some calories, Martial Arts Classes can be rather appealing. In addition to the health benefits vigorous activity brings Martial Arts have the advantage of helping people learn to protect themselves. Given the threat ...
Views: 1355 - Leading Manufacturer and Supplier of Sports Equipment - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Shekhar GuptaIn the market, there is a large range of best sports accessories and fitness equipment provider available in India. Today, it is very difficult to choose the Company which can provide best sporting goods and accessories as per different games requirements for the usage in national and ...
Views: 1354(1 vote) - Sailing Tactics Revealed: Person Overboard! - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Linda CullumPerson Overboard! Sailing Rescue Techniques Most one man-overboard drills usually consist of throwing over a cushion and returningto pick it up by the strap. A good sized fireplace log is a better way to do the practice because it is much more awkward to get aboard. There are ...
Views: 1354(1 vote) - Rafael Nadal: Style of Play - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Kevin CohenWho does not recognize the name of Rafael Nadal, the professional tennis player? Apart from being called the ‘King of Clay’, he is currently the king of the game. He is ranked as the No. 1 tennis player by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Nadal has 9 Grand Slam titles to his name ...
Views: 1353 - Stay fit with muay thai kick boxing in hamilton nj - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2011 from Derick NwokoIf you are worried about your increasing waistline and want to reduce with diet and exercise then consider learning muay thai kick boxing in hamilton nj. This is a traditional martial art but it has been transformed to suit your needs. People consider it a fighting art and they are right. It is ...
Views: 1353 - Bless the Coach - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2007 from Gary DirenfeldBless the Coach Be it t-ball, baseball, soccer or hockey, most little league coaches are there for the love of children. For some it’s even more personal. Their kid is on the team. The value of participation by children in little league sports is manifold. Children get to learn the game, ...
Views: 1352 - Is Michael Phelps Ready to Beat the Current Champion Meichtry? - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Loren Fogelman"You must love what you do. Your heart must be in it. Without enthusiasm, you cannot work up to your fullest ability and potential; you're just going through the motions. And just going through the motions won't bring you to the level of competitive greatness we seek whether in basketball, ...
Views: 1351 - Choose Callaway X-24 Hot Irons And Improve Your Game Of Golf - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2012 from Jennifer ObodoGolf is one of the most loved sports. You will find many people playing this sport either at professional or nonprofessional level. If you are one of the serious and mature golf players, then you must be very particular about every single thing that is associated and related with this sport. To ...
Views: 1350(1 vote) - Golfing “In the Moment” - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Gail SmirthwaiteZen Proverb – ‘Be master of mind rather than mastered by mind’ The word Zen has become part of the English language, but what does it actually mean? It is much easier to answer ‘WHEN is Zen’ because it is all about being in the NOW! The whole point of Zen practice is to become fully aware ...
Views: 1350 - Tips and techniques for ice fishing safety. - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Justin LockFalling through thin ice kills many people every year. Knowing the conditions and thickness of the ice can save your life or the life of someone close. Anglers and ice fishers rely on it during winter to support their entire fishing site. Sometimes houses can be pulled onto the ice for ...
Views: 1350(3 votes) - Use your Unconscious Golf Mind to Protect your Golf Swing from Analysis Paralysis - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Andrew FoggIt's good to be back in the writing saddle and staring into my computer screen once more after a week's break. Seriously though, I'm glad to be back talking about analysis paralysis and unconscious golf - two of my favourite golf psychology topics. Concentrating on how you swing will often ...
Views: 1348 - 'Boys will be Boys' (or 'why men love to Fight') - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2005 from Father DaveI had twenty-five boys at the fight club tonight - twenty-five boys and one girl, and she certainly did stand out. It’s amazing how starkly obvious the gender differences are in a ring environment. In the general flow of life in an industrialised society men and women are mixed and merged ...
Views: 1347 - How I became a better parent through my kids' sports experiences - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Janis MeredithHow I became a better parent through my kids' sports experiences Character Lasts, Sports Don't, Part 2 of a 4 part series in the month of September. Sometimes kids are not the only ones who learn character lessons from playing sports. Parents can learn too. After 16 years of being a sports ...
Views: 1347(5 votes) - ROLE OF COLONIALISM IN CRICKET - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2013 from Rahul GodhaA century ago cricket was an English game. IT had been invented in ENGLAND & was linked to 19th century Victorian society. The game was introduced in schools as a part of physical training & was to represent English values – fairplay, discipline, gentlemanliness. The colonial masters thought ...
Views: 1346 - Beginner Soccer Drills - Best Soccer Drills For Young Players - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from JD DeanDeveloping good technique is a must for any young soccer player that is just starting to play the game. There are several useful beginner soccer drills that you can teach kids that will help them to bring their game to the next level. It is extremely important for you to explain the drills ...
Views: 1346 - Callaway Diablo Edge Irons Make A Perfect Golf Club - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2012 from Jennifer ObodoCallaway X-24 Hot Irons were manufactured in such an efficient way that the consumers bought it rapidly and the business of manufacturers improved a great deal. The irons sold helped the investors improve the quality of their products even more. The irons were best suited to almost all the golf ...
Views: 1346(1 vote) - Volleyball Rules For Contacting The Ball - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2008 from Dennis JacksonKnowing the rules for playing the ball can make a big difference to your team’s success. It can be a very frustrating experience having your players constantly called for mishandling the ball. Coaching can be stressful enough without having to also worry about the officiating. There are ...
Views: 1346 - What’s the point of meditating? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2005 from graham julieWhat are you likely to gain from meditating? Simple: • It improves the power of your concentration. • Calms you down. • And enables you to know what you want out of life and how to achieve it. In our experience, we each have two sides of us, two YOUS if you prefer. ONE YOU: wants to be ...
Views: 1344 - 'Overdrive: Formula One in the Zone ' - Some Book "Reviews" - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: 'Overdrive: Formula One in the Zone ' - Some Book "Reviews" Submitted by Craig Lock Key Words: Motor racing, books, book "reviews", elite performance, champion, champions, Formula 1, great racing drivers, racing drivers, champion drivers, Grand Prix drivers, Grand Prix ...
Views: 1341 - Difference Between Match Play and Stroke Play - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Meimei HanMatch play is a scoring system for golf in which a player, or team, earns a point for each hole in which they have bested their opponents; this is as opposed to stroke play, in which the total number of strokes is counted over one or more rounds of 18 holes. In professional golf, a small number ...
Views: 1341 - She's Back and Proving that Age is Just a Number - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2009 from Ed MayhewLast summer at the Beijing Olympics a 41-year-old swimmer, Dara Torres, stunned the world by winning three Silver Medals in a sport where 25 is considered old. Most would think that at her age, we'd seen the last of her as an elite competitive swimmer, but guess what! She's BACK! Friday, May ...
Views: 1341(5 votes) - OVERDRIVE: Formula One In The Zone – A BOOK “REVIEW“ - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: OVERDRIVE: Formula One In The Zone – A BOOK “REVIEW Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words/tags): Motor racing, Grand Prix drivers, Formula One, “the zone”, “in the zone”, sport, success, achievement, peak performance, mind, the mind of a racing driver, mindset of a top ...
Views: 1340 - Play Better Golf Psychology In The Now - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Andrew FoggOne of the key success factors for better golf psychology is learning to unconsciously play one shot at a time - in the moment, zone or now. This applies equally to every shot you play whether it's on the practice ground, in a friendly game or in the most important round of your golf career. ...
Views: 1339(1 vote) - Choose Callaway X-24 Hot Irons From The Well Known X Series - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2012 from Jennifer ObodoCallaway is known for designing and manufacturing the best quality hot irons for the golfers of all statures. No matter what type of golfer you are. The only thing that matters is that you need to have all the accessories and equipments in order to play golf. When it comes to accessories and ...
Views: 1338(1 vote) - Swimming Coaching - Make You A Competent Swimmer - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Ty BremsethFor the novices, there are many challenges to overcome. The main issue is to learn how you can work with or propel in the water. In starting you are required to apply the essential actions many times nevertheless you may not require an excessive amount of practice. Three to four times of ...
Views: 1336 - The Quiet Killer! - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2016 from Maggie SliderOn the last day of school for 2015, with my daughter in grade 11, she decided for the first time to participate in the school dodge ball tournament. So her and five of her good friends got together and created a team. My son had actually made mention of it and told her not to bother, that her ...
Views: 1336 - Home Run Baseball Photography Tips - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2005 from Andrew MalekStrike one! Strike two! Strike three!Baseball! America's Pastime, and a sport growing in popularity throughout the world, where the Boys of Summer slug it out. A baseball game is the perfect way to spend a lazy summer afternoon, plus it provides opportunities to take photos that last a lifetime. ...
Views: 1335 - What to Keep in Mind when Swimming in Open Water - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2012 from Lena HalloranSwimming under the clear open skies of an ocean or the shaded banks of a pond can be one of the more relaxing ways to spend a hot summer day. It’s a great way to relax your mind, tone your body, and spend time outdoors. However, open water swimming does present some risk that you should keep in ...
Views: 1335(1 vote) - 2012 Most Improved NFL AFC Teams - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2012 from Bill ParsonsEvery year, the NFL sees a cellar dweller from the prior year's campaign rises up from the ashes and shocks the public with a sudden boon of proficiency. Figuring out who that team might be before it happens is nearly impossible, mostly because team chemistry and confidence don't show up on ...
Views: 1334 - Thrilling Toddler Golf Clubs For the Youngest Potential Golfer - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Beth GrangeGolf enthusiast parents who enjoy golf will want to introduce their little one as soon as possible to this fantastic game. Experienced toy manufacturers identified a prospective niche market so the little one can now golf right along with the grown-ups. Developed for very young kids a plastic ...
Views: 1334 - Who is Best Agility and Speed Training Equipment Manufacturer - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Shekhar GuptaAgility Training Equipment is the basic part of any athlete's endurance level that not only helps an athlete to improve ability to change directions, brake suddenly and performs speed-specific skills effectively with speed but also in improving various sporting skills. It also reduces the risk ...
Views: 1333(1 vote) - Lose Weight Playing Golf - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2009 from Roseanna LeatonIf you've been reading any of my earlier articles you'll already know that I love the game of golf. I am absolutely passionate about this game and firmly believe that it should be a daily habit - for me, that is. I'm open to making it a twice daily event on occasions as well, without fear of ...
Views: 1331(1 vote) - Preakness Stakes 2012 – Finding the Early Contenders - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from Lee Lane-EdgarThe Preakness Stakes, the middle jewel of Thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown, annually attracts some of the best 3-year-old racehorses in the country to Pimlico Race Course in Maryland. Contenders for the Preakness Stakes usually consist of a handful of horses that ran in the Kentucky Derby ...
Views: 1331 - The Beautiful Game Of Tennis - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2008 from Jack DobsonA tennis court is 78 feet long and 27 feet wide for single matches with the width increasing to 36 feet for a double match. The court is marked with boundary lines that mark these distances for play. The net in the center of the court, across the court's width, is 3 feet 6 inches high at the ...
Views: 1331 - What is french savate boxing? - by Submitted on May 29, 2012 from Josephine MartinThe major martial art of the French is the French boxing. It is also referred to as Savate, French Kickboxing, boxe française and French French Foot-fighting. In French Savate, the participants are only allowed to use foot kicks. The French match combines features from western boxing with the ...
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