Being A Boston Sports Fan
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April's Sports View
SPORTS VIEW By Leigh Douglas As the 'madness' winds down, I find myself having to eat crow. Illinois is for real (I still stand by Carolina winning it all) but the fighting Illini are a much better team than I had given them credit. As the NFL draft approaches the rumor mill spins out of control. Two rumors making the rounds that I like however are the proposed Philip Rivers to San Francisco for the number one pick; and the Vikings trading first round spots with the Browns. The Niners-Chargers ...Read the rest of this entry »
What Actually are Plyometrics and Plyometric Training?
Article intro: I was first introduced to Plyometrics for competitive karate tournaments. More specifically, sparring or point fighting. I used plyometric-training theories to help me come off the line faster and beat my opponent to the first point scored. Sometimes a simple backfist punch was the only thing needed to win the match. I also used Plyometric training to increase my kicking speed. In this brief article, I will be discussing some highlights of Plyometrics. Feel free to publish this ...Read the rest of this entry »
Two Major Training Mistakes You Must Dump Immediately!
The number of myths about natural bodybuilding are too numerous to mention. For every guy who knows the principles of effective bodybuilding, there are countless others who don't. Those lacking the knowledge to train properly will argue until their strides split open or until Frankie No-Gains asks them for a spot. I don't argue anymore. I just figure they can either take it, or leave it. Bodybuilding is not complicated. It's simpler than your brother's, cousin's third husband. Plus, it allows ...Read the rest of this entry »
Ultimate Push Up Variation for Explosive Back Development
Hi everyone!For the longest time I always believed that push ups were only for chest. Well only until recently was I told otherwise. Just by varying your palm position and varying your motion from up and down to side to side can you get a full back workout! Yes, a push up for back that enables you to do a full back workout!Ok, so this is how its done. First,put yourself in a push up position. Now instead of having your palms down and parallel to your body, flip your palms up and ...Read the rest of this entry »
Ice Hockey Apparel Is the Way To Go In Today's NHL
Ice hockey is your life, just as it is for so many other NHL fans from around the world. You couldn't care less about football, baseball or any other so called sport. Who is that Michael Jordan guy anyway? Hockey is what you are, what you live and breathe and you would never want to have it any other way. What better method to demonstrate this to your loved ones and neighbors than by buying some ice hockey apparel. By wearing your ice hockey apparel from your favorite team, you make a solid ...Read the rest of this entry »
Muscle Fitness - Can Yoga Make You Stronger?
Many people wonder if yoga can improve their muscle fitness. They recognize that yoga can help reduce stress and increase flexibility, but when it comes to increasing muscle fitness, they think it might be a little too 'weak' to do the job. The fact is that yoga can definitely make you stronger. A study was conducted at the University of California at Davis. Ten college 'coach potatoes' adopted a yoga routine for eight weeks. Each week, they attended from two to four classes during which they ...Read the rest of this entry »
Teaching Your Boy the Game of Baseball!
Teaching Your Boy the Game For those who 'coach your son' (or those players who are coached by Dear Old Dad), lend me your ears. Here are some quick and easy thoughts to answer the common problems that surround coaching your own kid. 1st & Foremost Help him become the best player that He wants to be. When it becomes more about You, the coach, the player's Dad . . . rethink immediately because you just became ONE OF THEM! You know the guy who's son plays shortstop and pitches, he bats 3rd . . ...Read the rest of this entry »
Fat Burning Tips
These fat burning tips can help you discover a fat burning secret that works well. The fat burning process is a matter of proper dieting and the correct exercise and training techniques. Remember, everyone's body is different and not all techniques work for everyone. Consistency is the key, so give your body a chance to adjust with time to the changes. It may take a while to see results but the end result is worth it. A good fat burning tip is adjust your current diet by reducing your ...Read the rest of this entry »
Are Fins Useful in Triathlon Swim Training?
One of the most common questions I hear as a coach is, 'Should I use fins?' The answer depends largely on your goals, your skill level and the type of fins. Often times, especially in masters swimming, swimmers wear fins merely to keep up with other swimmers in their lane, or to advance to the fast lane and make tighter intervals. If you are strictly swimming for fitness, and do not care about your stroke technique, swim time, or energy conservation in a race, then this is a perfectly ...Read the rest of this entry »
