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		<title>Go Fly a (Homemade) Kite!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:14:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>emily501</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Sports]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kites]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Outdoors]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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. <a href="http://www.thelgnews.com/sports/fly-a-kite/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Kites can be a bit tricky, especially when constructing your own wind-catching gizmo. Keep in mind some of the following rules when creating your kite:<span id="more-484"></span><br />
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><strong><span><span>1.<span>    </span></span></span></strong><strong><span>Symmetry in:</span></strong></p>
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<li><strong>Sail Shape</strong></li>
<li><strong>Sail Billow</strong></li>
<li><strong>Flexibility</strong></li>
<li><strong>Weight<span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></strong></li>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><strong><span><span>2.<span>   </span></span></span></strong><strong><span>Keep it Light</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><strong><span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><strong><span><span>3.<span>   </span></span></span></strong><strong><span>Make bridle adjustments as necessary</span></strong></span></span></strong></p>
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		<title>Importance of Core Strength for Athletic Performance</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 16:50:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>emily501</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sports]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Athletics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Training]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Strength]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[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. <a href="http://www.thelgnews.com/sports/core-training/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span>A strong core is synonymous with a strong athlete. <br />
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<p class="MsoNormal">The core can be thought of as the link between the upper half of your body with the lower half. In order to ensure both sections operate smoothly and in-balance, a strong core is necessary to develop. The majority of movements in sports, like running, throwing a ball, pivoting for a tennis shot, or jumping for a jump-shot, all require a powerful core for success. </p>
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		<title>Benefits of Altitude Training</title>
		<link>http://www.thelgnews.com/sports/altitude-trainin/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:26:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>emily501</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Sports]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Altitude training]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Athletes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fitness]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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. <a href="http://www.thelgnews.com/sports/altitude-trainin/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Many athletes believe training at higher altitudes can increase their fitness level, oxygen intake, and overall performance.<span id="more-428"></span><br />
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Reasons altitude training may be beneficial for athletes include the following:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>Oxygen efficiency. </span></strong><span>Higher altitudes boast lower oxygen levels. This results in the body being forced to improve its ability to provide oxygen to the muscles. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>Acid disposal</span></strong><span>. Acid buildup has a negative effect on athletes’ performance. Adjusting to higher altitudes forces the body to more efficiently deal with excess acid waste. </span></p>
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		<title>How to Throw Darts</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:57:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>emily501</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Entertainment]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Learn how to effectively throw darts in this brief tutorial.  <a href="http://www.thelgnews.com/sports/how-to-throw-darts/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Playing the game of darts can be a good recreational activity, as well as a good sport provided an individual knows the technique of throwing darts.<span id="more-404"></span><br />
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span>To learn the technique of throwing darts, one should understand that the dart travels through a curve, and the speed with which the dart is thrown should continue the movement until it reaches and strikes the dartboard.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>The throwing of darts is completed through five stages:</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><span><span>1.<span>   </span></span></span><span>Aiming</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span><span>2.<span>   </span></span></span><span>Backward move </span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span><span>3.<span>   </span></span></span><span>Acceleration </span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span><span>4.<span>   </span></span></span><span>Release</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><span><span>5.<span>   </span></span></span><span>Follow through</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>While taking aim, the dart, the eye and the target have to be in a same line. Backward movement of the dart has to done slowly and by controlling the aim, which normally comes with practice. Acceleration, although not essential, has to be done very smoothly, allowing it to go along with the follow through. If the throwing technique is right, the proper release comes naturally. Follow through is keeping the same position for a while, even after release, that is to aim at the target.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>While throwing a dart one should not move the whole body, but the movement should be restricted to the arm alone. The elbow should be in a fixed position while moving backward and should be alleviated during acceleration. Using the wrist to throw a dart does not really help, but many people believe that by using their wrist, they can gain the required speed. </span><span></span></p>
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		<title>Benefits of Teenagers in Sports</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:37:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>emily501</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Family]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Self esteem]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teenagers]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[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. <a href="http://www.thelgnews.com/sports/teenagers-and-sport-why-sport-has-great-benefits-for-teens/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Beyond a positive channel for surging energy in young teenagers, sports offer a plethora of benefits, transforming teenagers into successful, healthy adults.<span id="more-406"></span><br />
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Females in particular have been researched heavily between the benefits of sports and self esteem. Sports have been found to increase self-esteem and self-confidence, healthier body image, significant experiences of competency and success, as well as reduced risk of chronic disease in girls. Teenage girls participating in sports are also found to perform better in school than their non-athletic counterparts. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>In addition to self-esteem, sports offer many other benefits to male and female teenagers alike, including:</span></p>
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<li>Increased fitness</li>
<li>Stress relief</li>
<li>Sense of mastery and skill</li>
<li>Healthy habits</li>
<li>Ability to value discipline</li>
<li>Resilience</li>
<li>Attitude control</li>
<li>Teamwork</li>
<li>Leadership </li>
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