September 24, 2009 — by Bea
Walking
Some people are walkers, some people are joggers, and some people are runners. Others, well, they are speed walkers.
I do not know if you have ever seen a person speed walking. I remember the first time I saw a speed walker was on
Malcolm in The Middle when Hal was training to be a speed walker. Seeing a speed walker is still a rare occasion for me, but I do know that it is popular amongst some people. There was even a lady (whose daughter ran track at a different high than me but during the same years) from New...
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September 22, 2009 — by Louise
Biking, Running, Walking
Sitting in volleyball or track practice, I cringe when I hear the word being spoken, "Hills." A dreaded word. On a run, on a bike ride, hills are menacing; they are threatening. They loom in front of me, and only seem to grow as I get closer. Yet, as inherently evil as they may seem, there is a reason my coaches include hills in our training: hills are a valuable tool to include in one's exercise in order to improve one's overall performance.
Why to Run Hills: After adding hills to your routine you should soon find yourself feeling stronger, quicker, and...
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September 17, 2009 — by Bea
Yoga
Most of us could tell you how Yoga can do wonders for your body. Whether it be a way to increase your flexibility, a method of relaxation, a meditation, a strength builder, or something else, there is something for everyone. Many of us know that there are different styles of yoga. We refer to them as "hot yoga" or "meditative yoga", but there are so many different types of yoga--all with names that are not simply "hot yoga."
Here are some examples of the different styles of Yoga. Maybe one of them will interest you?
The one that most people think of...
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September 2, 2009 — by Louise
General Fitness
So, we are all familiar with soccer, volleyball, cycling, and football, but what about all of those less common sports? Did you know that solo synchronized swimming (a bit of an oxymoron isn't it) was actually once a part of the Olympics? In fact, it was part of the 1984, 1988, and 1992 Olympic Games. Rather than synchronizing with a group of women, a woman would synchronize with music on her own. Here are some more odd "sports":
- Wife carrying is not a sport for the weak. The male competitor must carry a female competitor, who doesn't actually have to be...
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