- Give Yourself the Advantage: What You Need to Train for and Compete in the Popular Three Sport ContestWhat Makes Up a Triathlon? There are three main types of triathlons that are traditionally done, the sprint triathlon, the standard or Olympic triathlon, and the ultra distance or Ironman triathlon. A sprint triathlon includes a 750m (.47 mile) swim,...
- How to get yourself in tip-top shape for winter sportsWith the summer well, whatever passed for a summer well and truly out of the way, you could be forgiven for wanting to simply shut yourself away for the next few months until such time as the sun comes back out. However, there are still plenty of way...
- Best Options For Home Gym EquipmentHome gym equipment makes it easy to remain in shape from the comfort of your home and saves the time and effort of visiting a gym. This option even provides user to plan their work out at any time during the day, at their leisure. In the long run, it...
- Yoga for Weight LossYou might be surprised at just how effective yoga can be for weight loss, so it will be important to make sure that you take enough time to consider doing this if you are trying to shed some extra pounds. Those who start doing yoga will quickly begin...
- How to Avoid the Setback of Iliotibial (IT) Band Syndrome
on Mar 5, 2013 in
training Iliotibial (IT) band syndrome is a very common overuse injury among cyclists and runners, and those performing numerous squat exercises. The IT band is band of tissue that runs along the outside of leg from the iliac crest of the pelvis and connectin... - Give Yourself the Advantage: What You Need to Train for and Compete in the Popular Three Sport ContestWhat Makes Up a Triathlon? There are three main types of triathlons that are traditionally done, the sprint triathlon, the standard or Olympic triathlon, and the ultra distance or Ironman triathlon. A sprint triathlon includes a 750m (.47 mile) swim,...
- Getting your kids into sport at an early age
on Mar 5, 2013 in
Uncategorized After the sporting exploits we all had the pleasure of watching over the summer, one of the biggest questions on everyone’s lips is just how we maintain the momentum generated by the Olympics and how to shape a lasting legacy. The most obvious... - How’s That Shoulder Holding Up?Tennis and baseball are understandably to blame for more shoulder injuries and conditions resulting from strain and overuse than any other sports. Traumatic shoulder injuries are very common however in contact sports like football and hockey. LetR...
- Structuring Your Training For That Competitive Edge
on Mar 5, 2013 in
running training Running is more than just going out for the daily jog. If you want to be a competitive distance runner, you must structure your training the proper way by following a basic program structure. Am I a Distance Runner? What type of runner you are is cla... - Compression Socks: Are They the Next Big Thing to Enhance Running Performance?What are compression socks anyway? They are specially designed socks that are tightest at the ankles and become less and less constrictive as they move up the leg toward the knees and thighs. Compression socks were traditionally created and are often...
- 7 Tips On Training For Your First Bike RaceParticipating in a bike race is a fun experience. People usually participate in bike races for the price and glory. But most people do it just for fun. No matter what your purpose is for joining a bike race, it is very important that you prepare for...
- A simply exclude test
on Oct 9, 2012 in
Calories this test should make it so that posts won’t appear on the home page, but will appear under the list “calories”... - How Athletes Combine Braces And Performance To Excel
on Oct 3, 2012 in
running Today, it is common to see an athlete or sportsman with an ankle sports brace on the field. These individuals usually use the braces for a short period to allow them to heal from an ankle injury. Nevertheless, a debate has raged on for years whether... - Cycling and holidays
on Sep 12, 2012 in
Mountain bike Cycling trips throughout Europe make for an unforgettable holiday. From Morzine mountain biking to the challenge of the English Lands End to Jon O’ Groats or Coast to coast challenge, or perhaps Croatia? While biking any region, you can stop... - Want Your Child To Be The Next Michael Phelps, Start EarlyA lightweight introduction from a guest writer to helping your kids get a swimming start in life. There are many benefits to learning how to swim as early as possible. Recently the American Academy of Pediatrics has lowered the age at which they reco...
- Becoming a Coach Who Does Coaching Drills
on Aug 30, 2012 in
cycling Should it happen that you watched a sports event and once thought of the possibility of doing a much better job as a coach, you can consider a career as a coach who will do coaching drills. A lot of people who take on this career have a genuine love... - How to set up a bike for spin class
on Aug 30, 2012 in
cycling For a beginner cyclist, even going to a spin class at the local gym can be intimidating. The regulars all show up in the specialty pants, with multiple water bottles and shoes that clip into the bike pedals, which ends up further distinguishing who... - Foam Rollers: What They Are And How To Use Them for RecoveryRecovery is just as important as training sessions because it’s the period when the muscles heal themselves, adapt to the exercises, and get stronger. Athletes maximize this time by eating healthy food, getting lots of sleep, and having a sport...
- Cross-Training: What You’ve Been Looking For To Improve Your Performance
on Aug 30, 2012 in
cycling In athletics it’s common for people to find their niche and to work at it until they excel in that one area, whether it’s biking, running, or even badminton. Being active should be an enjoyable experience and it’s great when you can find that... - Power Up The Spin Cycle!Whether you love to cycle or have yet to sample its delights, you surely will love spin classes. You might think this is just an ordinary evening down the gym on a static cycle, but you would be very wrong about that, it is a whole experience in itse...