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October 31, 2006

Camping Beds mean Resting Easier

Filed under: Outdoors — arniejacobsen@mac.com @ 8:34 pm

An article about camping beds.

There can’t be that many citizens of the United States that haven’t engaged in the activity of camping at least once in their lives. For many one time was more than enough. And, for many, the sleeping conditions were the main culprit. Now though, camping beds are making a difference for some.

For more on camping beds see the Outdoor Section of 1st Rifles Scopes.Com.

October 30, 2006

Treadmill Reviews – The Best Treadmills In 2006

Filed under: Exercise Fitness,Sports,Sports Products — deaniggo@yahoo.com @ 1:41 am

In the gym equipment industry, although treadmills have gradually become one of the most recommended and efficient machines for an effective work out, treadmill reviews are few and far between. Although you might have been happy with the treadmill you used at your local gym, when you consider buying a treadmill it never hurts to go through various treadmill reviews or testimonials, in order to compare the benefits that each treadmill machine offers.

Read the full Treadmill Reviews article

October 29, 2006

Golfing At Las Vegas

Filed under: Amateur Sports,Golf,Sports — Joshua P @ 11:56 pm

The greens should be specifically kept intact and fairways and tee boxes should be strategically located. Clubhouses should be built in appropriate focal points where golfers and other guests could rest along the tournament. Adequate and efficient practice facility and accessible driving ranges are also important. Holes should be properly placed on locations where enough excitement is felt along the game as you go through swinging that stick and putting that ball into that hole!

Read the rest here: golfing at Las Vegas here.

Visit Pick Up Golf for more interesting golf articles.

The longest major league baseball game

Filed under: Baseball,MLB,Professional Sports,Softball,Sports — nigel @ 8:39 pm

The longest major league baseball game was the game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago White Sox that lasted for twenty-five innings with total time of eight hours and six minutes. This was on May 9, 1984.

Average height and weight of an NFL football player

Filed under: Sports — nigel @ 8:23 pm

On the event of NFL Kickoff Roster in 2003, there were 321 players weighing in at a maximum of 300 pounds and 6’3â€? in height. Having a different position needs a different height and weight. But most of the pro football players are required to have at least 6’1″ in height and can weigh about 245 lbs.

The Tao of Kung Fu Weapons

Filed under: Exercise Fitness,Martial Arts,Sports — masterjones@kungfutemple.com @ 7:16 pm

Kung Fu weapons are usually broken into four groups:

Projectile-type weapons such as the bow and arrow, throwing spears, throwing knives, throwing stars, etc. Firearms are placed in this category. (Don’t forget, the Chinese had gunpowder many centuries before most European countries did.)

Long-range weapons, such as poles, (with or without blades), form another whole group, as do intermediate weapons like swords, chains and short poles.

The last category is made up of short-range weapons such as clubs and knives.
Why would anyone want to study such primitive weapons? The answer, of course, is to master the art of using the weapon. Remember, “Art” is not measured by points, scores or accuracy. Art is measured on form and beauty and that intangible force we call Chi.
For more articles on kung fu weapons and martial arts go here.

Never To Old For Martial Arts

Filed under: Exercise Fitness,Martial Arts,Sports — masterjones@kungfutemple.com @ 7:08 pm

I am too old to learn martial arts. If I had a dime for every time one of my students said that…The fact is the older you are the better martial arts can be for you, if taught correctly. Most of my students are in their 30s, 40s and beyond. If you join a school for children and train with children, you are right, you are too old…

More on martial arts and training click here.

October 28, 2006

How to Exercise the Right Way

Filed under: Exercise Fitness,Sports — 19cyberposter @ 12:57 am

You know you need to exercise for better health and a better sense of well-being. The problem is that most people don’t know How To Exercise, and are often left feeling discouraged when they don’t see any results. This is because exercise is only half of the answer, you have to know How To Exercise correctly for proper gains, and you have to pair that with a sensible and healthy eating plan. One won’t really work without the other if you don’t know what you are doing.

October 27, 2006

Exerciese for Headache Health

Filed under: Exercise Fitness,News and Views,Running Walking,Sports Medicine — lc131@stoush.com @ 10:25 pm

Exercise is a good way to prevent headaches. Exercise is a wonderful way of increasing the blood flow to the various organs and parts of your body. So if you can develop a regular exercise pattern, you will in fact be ensuring a better blood circulation and proper supply of oxygen to the various cells of the body.

However, it goes without saying that you should not try to exercise if you are already experiencing a headache.

A couple of centuries ago, people were involved in a lot of manual labor. This gave their bodies all the exercise that was needed. But due to the changed life styles, most of us do not have to engage in strenuous work. Most of us sit in front of computers all day long or engage in such sedentary works.

Work out, it’s good for you…

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Golf Bag Tips – How to Care for Your Clubs

Filed under: Amateur Sports,Golf,Professional Sports,Sports — sidhale @ 8:39 am

You have invested a ton of money in your golf clubs and bag. It makes sense that you would want to care for your clubs and bag so that you get the most use out of them. These golf bag and golf club tips will help you do just that.

These tips are suitable for an ancient golf bag with dividers, an old set of golf clubs that you inherited from your grandfather, or the finest set of clubs and bag that money can buy.

Finish Reading “Golf Club Care Tips

October 26, 2006

What’s The Best Bicycle Brand Around?

Filed under: Amateur Sports,Articles about Sports,Cycling,Exercise Fitness,Outdoors — martin@goipc.com @ 11:54 pm

When it comes to bicycle brand, do you know which one to choose? This can be a rather difficult process. Especially these days since there are a variety of bicycle brands to choose from. Back in the 80s it wasn’t so hard. As I recall, we had Mongoose and Diamondback. These were the Ferraris and Porsches. And it wasn’t just because they cost the most. A great deal went into a quality bike …

Read the full article here: Bicycle Brand

Real Sports Fans Wear Wrestling Shirts

Filed under: Amateur Sports,Articles about Sports,College Sports,Sports on TV,Wrestling — martin@goipc.com @ 11:51 pm

No matter who your favorite wrestler is, you know part of the fun and excitement of going to a live wrestling match is showing support for your favorite wrestler, and part of that is wearing wrestling shirts. Fans are encouraged to be a huge part of the show, and their tastes and trends seem to dictate where storylines go …

Read the full article here: Wrestling Shirts

Stimp Meters – How Fast Is Your Course?

Filed under: Amateur Sports,Articles about Sports,Golf,Outdoors,Professional Sports — martin@goipc.com @ 11:45 pm

If you are fairly new to golfing, you might not have even heard of a stimp meter yet.  The average leisurely golfer might not ever need to know what a stimp meter is. But, since a stimp meter is important to the speed of a golf course, it doesn’t hurt to know a little about it …

Read the full article here: Stimp Meters

It Pays To Invest In Good Archery Products

Filed under: Amateur Sports,Archery,Articles about Sports,Outdoors,Sports — martin@goipc.com @ 11:42 pm

Having the right archery products is quite a crucial matter, if you are a hunter or target shooter of any kind. I have been an archer for many years, so I know what I am talking about. Before I had even tried any real archery products, I was already making my own jury-rigged bow and arrows to use in play hunting. That was a great game, let me tell you. I never did hit anything that was moving, but I got pretty good at hitting tin cans from about 12 feet away in the backyard.

When I finally got up to my first summer camp, I had my first experience of how much difference using good archery products can make. Of course, they were just standard longbows, but even still, after my twig and string contraptions, they were really a welcome addition to the sport of archery as far as I was concerned … 

Read the full article here: Archery Products

October 24, 2006

3 Tips on Buying Your Own Clubs

Filed under: Amateur Sports,Golf,Sports — Joshua P @ 3:14 am

Golf is a very addictive game mainly because you’re both relaxed and also in a competitive mood. You’re having fun, shooting at your own slow pace and now you’ve decided to start taking the game seriously. You want to improve your game, do things correctly. First thing you have to do is buy clubs. Here are some tips when buying golf clubs.

Read the rest of the article about buying golf clubs here.

For more golf articles, visit Pick Up Golf.

The Basics of Learning Golf

Filed under: Amateur Sports,Golf,Sports,Sports Games — Joshua P @ 2:53 am

Among all the ball games around, golf has been perceived as one of the most difficult. The reason being lies in the many talented and well-known sportsmen around which showcase talent like suggesting that the game leaves no room for novices and not-so-good but interested individuals.

Read the rest of the article about learning golf here.

For more golf articles, visit Pick Up Golf.

October 23, 2006

Where to find the best Panama diving beaches

Filed under: Amateur Sports,Extreme Sports,Outdoors,Sports — georichardson@blueyonder.co.uk @ 4:53 pm

There are many options for Panama diving, and even Caribbean specialists are astonished with its extraordinary submarine beauty. The North and South Zapatilla Keys in the province of Bocas del Toro within the Maritime National Park of Bastimento Island are especially excellent places to go scuba diving or snorkeling. Other Panama diving sites of note include Punta Vieja (Old Point), Punta Hospital (Hospital Point), Donato, Crawl Cay, Stern Island, Tiger Cay, Wild Cane Bay and Agua Oeste Cay.

Golfing In Scotland

Filed under: Sports — p3member @ 8:10 am

Scotland is a golfers dream, a golf travel to Scotland is a well known golfers fantasy, the historic importance of Scotland to the game, the splendor of the old course, the tradition and the unique role that golf plays in Scottish life make this country a golfers heaven.

For families, golfing friends or singles wishing to enjoy a profound golf experience, the Golf Resorts of Scotland are the perfect choice.

You can read the full article here Golfing in Scotland

October 21, 2006

Bicycles Today

Filed under: Cycling,Exercise Fitness,Outdoors,Racing,Society and Sports — lc131@stoush.com @ 2:50 am

In some Western societies, after World War II the bicycle was largely relegated to a device for children, particularly in the United States. In some western countries, most notably Northern European ones such as the Netherlands, Germany, and Denmark, bicycle use for transportation remained fairly common. 

Interest has gradually returned elsewhere, mostly as a fitness activity, hobby, and competitive sport. 

More and more people are also using the bicycle as a short-range transportation tool, particularly in large, densely populated cities where slow vehicle traffic, high registration and parking costs, and environmental concerns have made commuting by automobile less attractive. This trend has been accelerated by the process of “gentrification” of the inner suburbs of many cities. Many cities are now providing cyclist-only lanes on roads, as well as cycle trails, for both commuting and hobbyist cyclists…

Read more in Bicycles Today

October 20, 2006

The History Of Pilates

Filed under: Exercise Fitness,Sports — deaniggo@yahoo.com @ 3:49 am

Pilates is an exercise method that has a vast history behind its pop culture explosion as of late. It’s been practiced for almost a century, but it has only recently gained widespread exposure. In this article, we’ll trace the roots of pilates in order to help you to learn about exactly what the basis of the program is.

Full article on the history of pilates

Golf Swing Instruction – Learn The Golf Secrets From The Pros

Filed under: Articles about Sports,Golf,News and Views,Sports,Sports Products — deaniggo@yahoo.com @ 12:48 am

Golf is one of the most popular sports today. Getting a handle on your game, though, requires a solid swing. Without that swing, your game will be, literally, in the hole (and not in a good way). There are so many things that factor into a solid swing (or an errant swing), that it can be hard to figure out where to start on making things right.  Thats where the proper golf swing instruction comes into play…

Full article on Golf Swing Instruction

October 19, 2006

The Jack Long series

No 1 In the JacK Long series of articles on golf.

We learned in the May 24, 2005 edition of The New York Times that advances in technology have not resulted in lowered average scores for golfers.

We have golf equipment such as, over-size drivers, irons made of space-age materials for lightness, highly engineered putters, better golf tees, unlimited opportunities for instruction, cable TV channels devoted entirely to golf, and so on and so forth.

However,  “The average 18-hole score for the average golfer remains about 100, as it has for decades, according to the National Golf Foundation, an industry research and consulting service.�

You can read the full Jack Long Article here
 

How to become a motivational speaker to motivate sportsmen

Filed under: Amateur Sports,Articles about Sports,Cheerleaders,Coaches,Sports — 19cyberposter @ 4:20 am

A motivational speaker who adds real value to your own organization and gives a speech that your own people rave about is one that you really need. But, of course, you can be the very motivational speaker your company needs. So what are the things you need to watch out for?

>>> read how to become a motivational speaker

October 18, 2006

The Golf Swing

An article on the golf swing 

Watch the PGA Tour and you’ll see professional golfers get upset with shots you would kill to make consistently. Occasionally, you’ll see them hit one into the netherworld and somehow escape with par or bogie.

How do they do it?

It’s the biggest difference between professional golfers and amateur golfers. When a pro goes to the driving range, he’s there to warm up, check how his swing feels and maybe make some minor tweaks to adapt his shots to the course conditions.

An amateur is trying to find his golf swing. Once he’s found his golf swing, his battle will be to keep it working and pray that it doesn’t disappear once he’s out on the golf course.

You can read all about it at the golf swing

October 17, 2006

Arizona Golf Vacation Packages

Filed under: Golf,Sports — gwexler @ 9:15 am

But if you want a more laid back Arizona golf vacation, you should check out the luxury golf resorts. If you have never been on any Arizona golf vacations, I can promise that you will be surprised at what you find. Not only are there golf vacations in Arizona with courses used by the pros themselves, but there are luxuries which would make even a great cruise ship proud. Any kind of luxury you could ask for, from fine dining, to room service, to first rate caddies, to saunas and workout rooms are afforded you on Arizona golf vacations, so even if your wife or husband is not a gold enthusiast, you may still be able to convince them that it is the best trip around! And Arizona golf vacations have some of the most scenic courses, in addition to the most playable, so it is great fun to just explore as it is to play your heart out on them.

Full article: Arizona Golf Vacation Packages

October 14, 2006

Improve Golf Swing With Advice From The Pros

Filed under: Amateur Sports,Golf,News and Views,Professional Sports,Sports — deaniggo@yahoo.com @ 4:46 pm

An article about Improve Golf Swing

Improve golf swing is one of the most commonly requests of any amateur golfer. Most of us would admit that our golf swing could do with some work. We often make the same mistakes over and over again, and many of those things can have a huge effect on your golf swing. If you want to improve your golf swing then you need advice from the pros not your casual weekend warrior.

Full article on Improve Golf Swing

October 13, 2006

My Experience Coaching Youth Basketball

Filed under: Amateur Sports,Articles about Sports,Basketball,Coaches,College Sports — grantsegallinc@comcast.net @ 6:55 pm

Everyone knows that the youth today have a tendency to run wild. There are several reasons for this. For one thing, life is simply more stressful today that at earlier points in history. Another reason can be attributed to the fact that often both parents have to work. This leads to kids with a lot of time on their hands. Getting kids into sports such as Youth Basketball can really help keep them on the right track.

Nutcracker Ballet A The New Sport Competition

It’s not a race or a competition, everyone arrives at Nutcracker Ballet at the same place eventually, dancing with their partner and having a wonderful time.  Then the sports competition begins and everyone gets in their ballet costumes for the ultimate Nutcracker Ballet sports competition.

October 12, 2006

Anxiety Attacks In Sports

Some of the symptoms of anxiety attack are intense heartbeat, difficulty of breathing, palpitation, nausea, excessive sweating and trembling, chest pains, fearful of going crazy or about to die, sudden chills, and the like.

Source:  http://www.anxietysymptomscenter.com

Matching The Golf Club To The Golfer

Filed under: Golf,Sports — leslie@w3tek.com @ 10:39 am

Your golf swing is what defines you as a golfer.  It’s not the golf club you use, nor it is the golf course greens.  The estimates of how many golfers today are using the wrong equipment range from 90% and up. Today most golfers purchase stock equipment without the kind of information they need to know whether a certain club matches their golf swing or not.  For those golfers who would like some scientific data to help them find the right golf club, special golf club testing including special tests using load cells as well as specialized golf swing analysis is available. read more…

Schiff Green Tea Diet For Athletes

Consider a daily workout or daily amateur sports activities instead of a weekly visit to the gym. Schiff Green Tea Diet provides you with the best way to workout everyday without the hassle of going to the gym!

Schiff Green Tea Diet is an all-natural diet product that helps promote thermogenesis and fat metabolism. Schiff Green Tea Diet contains no Ma Huang or Ephedra herb. Schiff Green Tea Diet is ephedrine-free so you won’t experience any jittery or nervous feelings.

Article source:  http://greenteaguide.blogspot.com

October 11, 2006

3 Strategies To Improving Your Golf Game

Filed under: Golf,Outdoors,Professional Sports,Sports — Checkmate @ 6:56 pm

Why should you work on improving your golf game?  For one,
the next time that you head out onto the green with your
boss you won’t feel like a complete fool when he starts
talking about his skills.  And, you’ll be able to brag to
your buddies about how you came out under par.  It can also
help you to enjoy the game more so.  Maybe you just need a
little more practice at golf.

Learn About Nordic-Track Treadmills

Filed under: Sports Medicine,Sports Products — Richmark @ 4:21 pm

Nordic Track treadmills are renowned for their comprehensive range of amenities. Nordic Track treadmills provide a comfortable running surface on which users can either jog, walk or run. Nordic track treadmills are produced by Icon Health and Fitness, incorporated. Nordic Track treadmills range from around $1000 to $4000. The multiple features of Nordic Track treadmills help during weight loss programs and workouts.

More about exercise treadmills.

The Importance Sports Camera Binoculars

Filed under: Outdoors,Professional Sports,Racing,Sports Products — Tim @ 11:37 am

Sports Camera binoculars, as the name indicates, is a camera which can also be used as binoculars as well. This is helpful when it becomes necessary to take pictures of animals or things that are very far. Hence, one uses the versatility of camera binoculars to get thing in focus and then capture them on reel.

October 10, 2006

Have You Purchased Your Buffalo Sabres Jersey Yet?

October is the time that I start looking for all-new NHL apparel to buy in support of my favorite team. After all, I couldn’t possibly start the season without purchasing at least one new Buffalo Sabres jersey, t-shirt, or hat to wear during games!

Read the full article here: Buffalo Sabres Jersey

Sports Internships Allow You To Do What You Love … And Get Paid For It!

I got an email from a fraternity brother who said he had a sports internship position available at his agency and thought it would be perfect for me. I had always loved athletics and thought it would be cool to work in a sports-related field …

Read the full article here: Sports Internships

Make Your Own Archery Quivers

Filed under: Amateur Sports,Archery,Articles about Sports,Sports,Sports Products — martin@goipc.com @ 3:21 am

If you are a bow hunter, the better part of your gear is probably pretty standard. You have a compound bow, no doubt, as well as a set of arrows, cammo gear, and the works. But in my opinion, there is little room for self-expression in all of that.

That is why your archery quivers are the place where you can really show where you are to the other hunters …

Read the full article here: Archery Quivers

October 9, 2006

Starting A Fitness Routine Slowly

Filed under: Articles about Sports,Exercise Fitness,News and Views,Running Walking,Sports — grantsegallinc@comcast.net @ 12:48 am

Exercise is necessary for everyone at every age. We all need to move our bodies in ways we’re not accustomed to. For years, I had an exercise program that went like this:

Get out of bed. Sit in chair for breakfast. Sit in car on morning commute. Sit at desk for 8 hours. Sit in car on evening commute. Sit in chair for dinner. Sit in easy chair for TV. Go to bed.

Believe it or not, my physician told me that this didn’t qualify as an exercise program. So, since that time I’ve been looking into a fitness program that will get me moving. As we’ve all heard, a healthy exercise regimen is part of a healthy lifestyle. It strengthens our body physically and refreshes our mind.

October 8, 2006

The Focus of Golf Focus Training

Filed under: Articles about Sports,Exercise Fitness,Golf,Professional Sports,Sports — chrisleeramsden@mac.com @ 2:54 pm

The main objective of Golf Focus Training is to help you stay focused and so, brings you better results. You may have already tried out taking different golf lessons, hitting more range balls or even, buying a new driver to get better results but you may still be feeling that you are not playing to your full potential. Golf Focus Training will help to improve up and down skills, make you hate three putting, identify your strengths and weaknesses, learn to think about putting even while you are making an approach shot, make every shot count, be taken up with every aspect of golf, from putting to driving, and best of all, you will realize that Golf Focus Training is much cheaper than buying a new set of clubs, or a driver.

Read more about Golf Training here.

There’s more golfing tips and training advice at Eoin’s site In The Caddy Cart

October 7, 2006

Air Hockey Table Info

Filed under: Hockey,Sports — Daniel Vazquez @ 8:08 pm

The air hockey table is a classicreturning those of us who were teenagers in the seventies to the nostalgic recall of aggressive clacking and fluorescent cheers on windy winter nights. In the single pub in Smalltown, U.S.A., wed step, stamping off the slush and greeting each othertown and preppie alike.

October 6, 2006

The Importance of Nautical Charts

Filed under: Extreme Sports,Outdoors,Sports — amaverick@eircom.net @ 5:47 am

Whenever I consider using nautical charts, I always remember when I never knew what they were, especially when it came to scuba diving. Anytime you drive to a place that is unfamiliar, it is always best to have a map with you for guidance and direction. Most people wouldn’t dream about taking a trip without having a map to find their way and pinpoint places or show obstacles that might come up. The same theory applies when going out in a boat and traveling on the ocean. A nautical chart is the best source of guidance for anyone who owns or rents a boat and intends to be in charge when traveling on the water.
Read full article at Nautical Chart

Adopting Some Female Body Building Regimes

Filed under: Amateur Sports,Sports,Weightlifting — artisticdesires@gmail.com @ 2:23 am

However, if female body building is right up your alley, there is only one way to find out, and that is by starting weight training. So it is very important and beneficial to increase your bone mass and muscles when you are young and strong, and one way you can achieve this is by adopting some female body building regimes.

October 5, 2006

Gear For Sports

Filed under: Amateur Sports,Boxing,Coaches,Exercise Fitness,Outdoors,Sports — Sports Junky @ 3:08 pm

What is your absolute favorite sport of all time? Are you a hockey fanatic who lives to smash that puck into your opposing teammate’s face? Or are you a master basketball player who thrives on slapping that ball down and preventing the shot? This is totally normal if you ask me. We all have that competitive streak somewhere inside us. It’s plain and simply part of being human. So regardless of your sport or athletic of choice, chances are you strive to be great. And great competitors require great gear for sports. This is a must. What are you using on the football, baseball, or track field these days?

Baseball Jerseys

Filed under: Athletes,Baseball,Sports,Sports Games,Sports Products — Sports Junky @ 2:32 pm

My husband is a huge New York Yankees fan. I have tried, unsuccessfully, to get him tickets this year but refuse to pay the small fortune that decent seats are costing. His birthday is rapidly approaching, as are the playoffs. I decided that maybe I could look into getting him a Yankees baseball jersey as a gift. Years ago, he had one and somehow it just vanished. I visited the sports store at the mall yesterday in search of a baseball jersey for him, not having the first clue as to how much it would cost me. Well, I had no idea that a baseball jersey could be so much money. I also had no idea that there were so many different types of baseball jerseys! There is the practice jersey, the home jersey, away jersey, with or without a name, authentic…. I was a bit too overwhelmed. I just knew that there was no way that I was paying $140 for an authentic baseball jersey. I love my husband, but my budget didn’t allow for that much to be spent.

October 4, 2006

Essential Equipment Used for Skiing

Filed under: Outdoors,Ski,Snowboarding,Sports — Desmond Walford @ 2:01 pm

Helpful article explaining what equipment is required by first time skiers.

If you are the type that gets cold easily then you should definitely have a hat to try to conceal the heat.  Studies show that a hat can keep you between 5% and 15% warmer than if you don’t have one … get one!

Full article at Essenital Equipment Used for Skiing
 

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