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Go Fly a (Homemade) Kite!
These tips on how to make a kite fly straight should be handy for anyone making simple homemade kites for the first time. The factors include symmetry in sail shape, sail billow, spar flexibility and weight. Also important is the overall weight of the kite and the flying line itself. Bridles can also play a part. Continue reading
Concussion Prevention in Middle and High School Athletes
Finally, it appears the medical and sports performance field is taking the issue of concussions seriously and not making it a badge of honor amongst athletes and their peers. Having a concussion is no joke as essentially your brain, which essentially floats inside your skull, is banged/concussed against your skull with these being some of the possible effects: headaches, nausea, loss of motor control/coordination and loss of short term memory. Continue reading
Posted in Family, Health, Sports
Tagged Concussions, High school sports, Injury prevention, Middle school sports, Personal Training
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So You Want to Be a Cowboy?
Cowboy Up! Learn how to make headway into the iconic cowboy lifestyle. Continue reading
Importance of Core Strength for Athletic Performance
Basically, the core is fundamental to all body movement. Whether you realize it or not, you hardly make a movement without engaging your core whether it be walking up the stairs or bending down to pick something up. Your core is involved, providing you with balance and stability. The strength, or weakness, or your core will dictate how easy or difficult these movements are. Continue reading
Benefits of Altitude Training
Relocating to a higher altitude with the goal of seeking a competitive advantage is the theme of countless 80s sports movies. In theory the body should adapt to the thinner air found at higher altitudes, allowing the muscles to benefit from an increased oxygen supply once back down at sea level. Note that this article merely discuses the theory behind altitude training. Researchers are still relatively inconclusive as to how effective altitude training really is. Continue reading
How to Throw Darts
Learn how to effectively throw darts in this brief tutorial. Continue reading
Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Pain
Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Spurs can cause debilitating pain. The symptoms usually hurt in the morning and feel better after you take a few steps. However, for some people the pain doesn’t go away and they need help. Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Health, Sports
Tagged chiropracter, Foot care, heel pain, plantar fasciitis
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Benefits of Teenagers in Sports
We know that exercise is important for teenagers and sport is an ideal outlet for all that energy. It doesn’t matter why teenagers are attracted to sport. In fact, for many of them it is seen as an opportunity to become popular and more attractive. As parents we shouldn’t knock that reason! Regardless of why they decide to participate, there is a range of benefits for them. Continue reading
Toddlers and Amusement Park Ride Safety
Should your toddler get on the amusement park rides that are so inviting? Many parents wonder about the best age to introduce young children to the rides at theme or amusement parks that often attract children. While it may be tempting to buckle your little one for an exhilarating ride, give some thought to criteria like those outlined below to see if your child is truly ready for a mobile ride of this type: Continue reading