Why The Mountain Biking Phenomenon Is Growing In Popularity
Posted On 11/22/2006 4:48:35 AM by Sandy
Mountain biking has taken the cycling world by storm. It wasn't all that long ago when the phrase "mountain bike" would've elicited blank stares. Now you see them everywhere. Mountain bikes are made to handle almost every terrain imaginable, and that's why they've become so popular.
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Why To Own A Road Bike
Posted On 11/22/2006 4:46:43 AM by Sandy
This articles gives information on road bikes and figures out why they are popular. The oldest and most popular form of bikes is the Road Bike.
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The Benefits Of Learning Proper Weight Lifting Techniques
Posted On 11/1/2006 7:11:35 PM by Sandy
Weight lifting is an excellent sport to enter into seriously or have as a hobby to keep your body in top shape. Whether you choose to participate in competitive weight lifting or only do a few repetitions using light weights with your exercise program, you should learn the proper weight lifting techniques to keep your from injury. Many individuals are afraid to begin a weight lifting program simply because the tools and techniques may seem foreign. Fear not—learn the proper
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Ten Ways to Get the Most out of Mountain Bikes
Posted On 9/29/2006 9:55:27 AM by Sandy
With mountain bikes currently enjoying a huge surge in popularity, many people are approaching the sport for the first time - but even if you're used to riding road bikes, it can be difficult to know what to look for in a bike.
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Why The Ugliness Of Cycling Shorts Is Surpassed Only By Their Importance
Posted On 9/25/2006 10:51:00 AM by Sandy
Non-riders have a tendency to laugh at the shiny, often gaudy cycling clothes worn by even casual bicyclists, but if they rode even a few miles, they would understand that cycling shorts are second only to a helmet in crucial importance to the rider.
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Giant Mountain Bikes: Big on the Trail
Posted On 9/16/2006 11:14:24 AM by Sandy
Giant mountain bikes sell a lot, and are considered top of the line. But are they worth the hype?
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5 Top Tips For Building Muscle At Home
Posted On 9/16/2006 11:00:28 AM by Sandy
If you really want to achieve your fitness goals you should join a gym. But this is not always possible for some people. This article gives you 5 top tips for working out at building muscle at home
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Internet Bicycle Store: The Most Convenient And Cheapest Way To Buy A Bicycle
Posted On 7/28/2006 9:33:59 AM by Sandy
Do you want to buy a new bike, then why not do your shopping at an internet bicycle store? The sheer convenience of it for a start is a fantastic reason in itself. All you have to do is sit at your computer and look around at the many options that you have to buy that special bike of your dreams in the comfort and privacy of your own home. You will be able to see many more bikes this way compared to shopping in the usual conventional way. Think of the time you will save. No driving around to different places only to find the same thing in every store.
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Mens Triathlon Offseason Workout Tips
Posted On 7/21/2006 1:41:55 PM by Sandy
Whether you are a man interested in beginning training or continuing your training so that you can compete during the sport's season, having a proper mens triathlon offseason workout is critical.
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Discover the Secrets of Using An Abdominal Exercise Machine for Sexy, Scuplted Abs
Posted On 6/26/2006 11:02:37 PM by Sandy
When it comes to fitness and exercise equipment, there are a
lot of different options to choose from. This is especially
true when talking about an abdominal exercise machine.
After all, the abs are the one thing everyone wants to improve upon.
For guys, it's the six-pack, and for women, it's a flat, toned and tight tummy.
And most people feel that if they can get a flat stomach, all the
other areas of their body will follow.
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How To Get Rid Of Flabby Arms
Posted On 6/26/2006 11:02:37 PM by Sandy
Hats off to a very brave women who stepped up and finally wanted to get rid of the flabby arms and the sooner the better. Luckily for her, this problem is quite common and the solution is quite simple and two-fold. Working to get rid of flabby arms comes with overall fitness but there's some specific exercises you can to in addition to reducing body fat that will bring those arms into super shape once again.
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Kayaking! Let The Kayak Be Your Portal To Outdoor Adventures
Posted On 6/26/2006 11:02:37 PM by Sandy
If you have ever thought about kayaking, consider that the kayak has many exciting benefits, and is much more than just paddling aimlessly on the water.
There are so many kayaking trips and tours available that you can take these days that offer everything from relaxing strolls down your local rivers and lakes, outdoor kayak education tours, to exciting white water adventure excursions.
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Why is running the last even in the triathlon
Posted On 6/26/2006 11:02:37 PM by Sandy
Running is the last event in an Ironman
In 1974, when the San Diego Track Club held the first one in modern history, triathletes would run first, than bike, and then swam. Running came first because it was what came naturally to the athletes at the time; that’s all they did back then, run around.
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Weight Lifting: More Important for Health than Sports
Posted On 6/26/2006 11:02:37 PM by Sandy
If you are like many people, you play in a sports
league on the weekends or after work hours. You love to
play your sport all the time, but forget to do any weight
lifting. Weight lifting is not a priority for many, but
it should be. Weight lifting has many benefits that are
not realized as we don't often add weight lifting to our
exercise plans.
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How To Choose A Mountain Bike
Posted On 6/26/2006 11:02:37 PM by Sandy
The first thing to do before purchasing a bicycle for any reason is to know what your primary riding is going to be. Most people initially purchase a dual use bike, something that can be ridden on road and off road. Eventually, when the bug bites big it'll be time to invest in a bike that is all muscle for the mountains.
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Using the Swiss Ball for Improved Posture and Increased Strength
Posted On 6/26/2006 11:02:37 PM by Sandy
The Swiss ball, also called the Stability ball, Exercise ball, Flexibility ball or other names, is a large, inflated, rubber ball. The Swiss ball was originally created in Italy in the 1960's and provides instability or resistance which requires the user to rely on 'core' muscles to retain balance - thus improving strength and flexibility of those muscles.
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Six Tips Guaranteed To Improve Your Tennis Game
Posted On 6/26/2006 11:02:37 PM by Sandy
Tennis puts stress and strain on your body. Tennis
puts stress and strain on your nerves as well when
you try to master it. Tennis can be difficult to
master when you don't practice or you can't afford to
join a pricey tennis club. Taking private tennis lessons
can be very costly. Plus, it may feel like you spend
most of your lessons retrieving tennis balls rather
than hitting them. Despite these set backs, your
tennis game can improve if you follow these six tips.
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The Benefits of Pilates Exercises
Posted On 6/26/2006 11:02:37 PM by Sandy
Pilates
is comprised of over 500 controlled exercises that are a balanced blend
of strength and flexibility training intended to improve posture,
create long, lean muscles, and reduce stress. Pilates exercises have
evolved over the past 75 years.
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How to start your aerobic training program
Posted On 6/26/2006 11:02:37 PM by Sandy
Aerobic training program:
Consider first setting your goals for sometime in the future; make sure they are realistic. Start easy, be kind to yourself. Many of us start out joining a gym and telling ourselves that now we will train every day! Six out of ten people going to gyms drop out in the first month. That’s a staggering 60% of the people.
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Keep Looking Young With Golf
Posted On 6/26/2006 11:02:37 PM by Sandy
Apart from the social aspect, most of us play golf to take
exercise and to keep our bodies in trim. When we swing out
club the muscles throughout our bodies are exercised in a
powerful manner and the more powerful and accurate we can
make our swing the more the muscles in each area need to be
co-ordinated.
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Best Four Bodybuilding Techniques
Posted On 6/26/2006 11:02:37 PM by Sandy
If you decide that you're going to change the size and
shape of your body, be warned that you won't do it without
blood, sweat and tears and your commitment will be tested
at every step of the way. Don't say that you haven't been
warned! So, to have the body that you dream about, what
will you need to do? There are four key elements to your
commitment; diet, training technique, training frequency
and, definitely not to be ignored, your sleeping pattern.
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Machines vs Free Weights
Posted On 6/26/2006 11:02:37 PM by Sandy
I am often asked, what is the best machine for me?, what is the best machine for this or that body part?. The answer that I always give is none. With the exception of a few specialized pieces of functional equipment, machines in your gym or home are designed to fit the mass population. So we go to exercise and are forced to contort ourselves into a machine that forces us to move in a specific pattern.
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The Best Cardio Workouts
Posted On 6/26/2006 11:02:37 PM by Sandy
The
benefits of exercise are abundant and well documented, and the best
cardio workouts can increase your quality of life. One can hardly read
a magazine or watch the news without stumbling across a study or doctor
claiming a new benefit from exercise.
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You Have To Try This Workout
Posted On 6/26/2006 11:02:37 PM by Sandy
I've tried many forms of exercise: weightlifting, martial arts, swimming, running and so on. But there's one form of exercise I started doing about 3 months ago that's proved to be an unbelievable workout....
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Walking for Your Health
Posted On 6/26/2006 11:02:37 PM by Sandy
Walking is the easiest way of exercise because it is accessible at anyplace, anywhere and anytime. Although walking can reduce body fat for weight loss purpose, it is actually not an effective option of exercise, because it doesn’t burn lots of calories and only bring small increase in metabolism.
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How to Lose Weight with an Exercise Bike Program
Posted On 6/26/2006 11:02:37 PM by Sandy
Your pants are a bit tight, you can’t seem to stop eating junk, and you’re tired all of the time. It’s time to get healthy and lose weight. Combined with a more sensible diet, an exercise bike can help you achieve the results you want.
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Free Weights vs. Exercise Machines
Posted On 6/26/2006 11:02:37 PM by Sandy
Anyone who has ever been in a gym before is familiar with the gleaming banks of shiny exercise machines. Coming in all shapes and sizes, they are usually cause for the newcomer to the gym to pause and ask, "What IS all of that stuff?"
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Elliptical Trainer Benefits
Posted On 6/26/2006 11:02:37 PM by Sandy
Considering an elliptical trainer? Wondering how an elliptical trainer can benefit you? This article will list several unique benefits of working out with an elliptical trainer.
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Cross Training
Posted On 6/26/2006 11:02:37 PM by Sandy
One of the biggest misconceptions about exercise is that there is "one" program that works for someone all the time. People think that they need to get on a particular workout program and just keeping doing that program over and over again. Although getting on a good program IS a necessary first step, ensuring that your body doesn't adapt to that program is critical to ensuring that your results don't slow down or stop!
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The Abs... More Important Than You Think
Posted On 6/26/2006 11:02:37 PM by Sandy
What comes to your mind when I say the word "abs"? Do you think of the infomercials advertising "6 second abs" or the latest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue? Most people focus on training their abs to look thinner or sexier. But, do you realize the importance of your abs in everyday activities?
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Shipping Bicycles is Easy and Affordable
Posted On 6/26/2006 11:02:37 PM by Sandy
My friend Ann takes her bike wherever she goes, even if
the trip isn't about biking - like her Christmas trip to
Arizona to visit her parents. We discussed the advantages
and compared some expenses. In the end, I went to do a
little research to find out what would be the best way to
go when traveling by airplane ...
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Intriguing History of Snowboarding
Posted On 6/26/2006 11:02:37 PM by Sandy
To say who actually invented the sport of snowboarding would be impossible because people have always loved to slide down a snow-covered hill. Soaring through the snow on some kind of seat or board is nothing new.
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Benefits of Cycling for Fitness and Fat Burning
Posted On 6/26/2006 11:02:37 PM by Sandy
Increase Your Fitness and Burn Body Fat with Cycling
One of the most exciting times of the year is upon us. The tour de force is around the corner and that reminds me how valuable cycling can be to a runner. The following is an article about the benefits of cycling. And if you get a chance, check out the tour and see if Lance can win his sixth in a row.
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How to Find Time for Cycling
Posted On 6/26/2006 11:02:37 PM by Sandy
We shouldn’t feel excessive admiration for pro racers who log 600-mile weeks. They have plenty of time to ride and recover—that’s their job. The real heroes are people like you, who find time to ride while still having a life away from the bike.
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Cool Running :: Mix It Up
Posted On 9/6/2005 11:36:16 AM by Sandy
Sure, running is the greatest sport in the world, but it is still not the be-all and end-all of fitness. Adding some cross-training activities will make you stronger and help prevent injury.
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Anaerobic.net
Posted On 9/6/2005 11:27:17 AM by Sandy
Online Coaching Service for Distance Runners
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