Posted on: 20 June, 2005
Author: Murray Hughes
Gymnastics, as an activity, has been around for more thantwo thousand years in one form or another, from the ancientGreek Olympics, to Roman ceremony, to todays modern meets. As an organized and truly competitive sport, gymnasticshas existed for a little more than a century. It wasintroduced in the mid 1800s to the United States, where itinexorably gained in popularity within school systems. Amateur associations gathered together by the latenineteenth century, offering classes and opportunities foryoung people to join in on the fun. Eventually, theseassociations began to have their own championships. In 1896, at the first international Olympic games in Athens,Greece,...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 20 June, 2005
Author: Murray Hughes
Here are the mens and womens all-around champions from thelast five Olympic Games -- these are just briefbiographies, but they surely give you an idea of yourgymnasts potential. 2004 Paul Hamm, Carly Patterson Paul Hamm, the 2004 mens all-around champion ingymnastics, was born on September 24, 1982, and has a twinbrother by the name of Morgan. Paul was the firstAmerican man to take the gold for the all-aroundcompetition in a fully attended Olympic Game. He is noteworthy for some controversy surrounding his title. Carly Patterson was born on February the fourth, 1988, inBaton Rouge,Louisiana, to a pair of loving parents...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 16 June, 2005
Author: Craig LePage, CSCS, NASM-CPT
In (Part 1) of this article I discussed how muscle imbalance can often keep a golfer from achieving his or her true playing potential. Even know these imbalances are quite common they often go untreated due to the fact that the golfer is focusing on the symptom and not the cause. The symptom in this case is the inaccuracy and loss of power in their swing. The cause is the muscle imbalance. Postural deficiencies (imbalances) consist of tight (shortened) muscles and weak (lengthened) muscles. Common golf posture consists of a forward head and rounded shoulders. Proper program design will call...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 16 June, 2005
Author: April Jung
Tatami interlocking floor mats are presented by InterlockingFloorMat.com. This Tatami mat is new generation and comfortable flooring for Yoga, Martial Arts and Exercise Schools. Most of Yoga, Martial Arts, Karate, Judo, Child-care Centers, Fitness and Exercise centers require a comfortable and safe flooring environment. With a non-slip surface and 5/8 inch thickness interlocking mats, students can avoid many injuries during exercise and enjoy the comfort in practicing Yoga and exercise. The tatami style interlocking mats can also create a peaceful atmosphere and dynamic environment. The soft rubber form material tatami interlocking floor mats are very easy to assemble, expand, move,...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 12 June, 2005
Author: Ken Shorey
Weight training combines building muscle tone and working the cardiovascular system. Weight training tones your muscles and raises your metabolism, which helps your body burn more calories not only when exercising, but also while you sleep. Weight training reverses the natural decline in your metabolism, which begins around age 30 therefore this is something to think about for all those who have reached that age. Working with weights can produce a great deal of energy, and a full workout works almost all of the 650 muscles in your body. Looking toward long-term benefits, weight training strengthens bones, which can reduce...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 12 June, 2005
Author: Ken Shorey
A pound of fat represents approximately 3500 calories of stored energy. In order to lose a pound of fat, you have to use 3500 more calories than you consume. Although this seems like a simple formula remember that your body is a thinking organism designed to protect itself. If you were to try to reduce your intake by the entire 3500 calories in one day, your body would register some type of alarm and think that there is a state of emergency. Immediately your metabolism would slow down and no weight loss would be achieved. It's better to spread your...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 10 June, 2005
Author: Joe Pena
Would you agree that coming over the top (in your golf swing) is one of the most frustrating problems to have in the game of golf? Yes? Well, consider this: If you manage to fix that OTT problem, you'll start hitting better golf shots. You're going to begin feeling a whole lot better about your game...about yourself too. And just like that misery that won't let go after a bad round of golf theres a good feeling you get as a result of playing a good golf game because you fixed that OTT problem. It tends to linger too. Sometimes...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 10 June, 2005
Author: Mike Pedersen
Learning to play golf has now become the pursuit of both men and women of different ages. Right from the very young golfers to senior citizens as old as 80 years old or even older. One similarity is now very clearly evident in all those learning to play golf or learning to play better golf, irrespective of their age. And that is the fact that those learning to play golf while staying fit and conditioning muscles with golf specific exercise routines have produced spectacular results. Junior golfers of the likes of Ty Tryon, Michelle Wie and the Song sisters have...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 10 June, 2005
Author: Boeafitness.com
Example One The following circuit training routine should be performed with training the upper body on Monday and Friday and then training lower body on Tuesday and Thursday. Which includes using v... Example One The following circuit training routine should be performed with training the upper body on Monday and Friday and then training lower body on Tuesday and Thursday. Which includes using various machines at your local gym that can be done in less than 20 minutes. Example Two On Monday and Friday use all the machines for training the upper body. And then on Tuesday and Thursday use...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 10 June, 2005
Author: Mike Pedersen
Why would anybody need a golf coach when most of the famous golfers of old developed their game pretty much on their own? And besides, wouldnt a golf coach take away all the fun of the game and make the whole thing too serious to call a leisure activity anymore? These are some of the many concerns amateur golfers have whenever the idea of a golf coach is suggested to them. Genuine concerns but mostly outdated because the modern game has changed a lot and continue to change. One of the most distinct changes witnessed in the game is the...
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