Monthly Archives: February 2011
Learn How to Snowboard
| February 20, 2011 | Posted by admin under Snow Sports |
While it’s possible to teach yourself to snowboard, it is strongly encouraged you to take lessons, as they are the best way to learn. On your own, it’s easy to pick up bad habits that will be much harder to change as you progress. The following guidelines are thus intended to give you a glimpse…
Sports Drinks Claim to Improve Performance, Reduce Stress, Fight Free-radical Damage
| February 20, 2011 | Posted by admin under Hike |
If you’ve studied the beverage aisle at your supermarket recently, you know what a zoo it is. Today’s sports drinks-and there are more than ever-claim to improve performance, reduce stress, fight free-radical damage, help you think more clearly and get more oxygen into your body. Besides the standard mixture of carbohydrate, salt and potassium, these…
Get The Right Running Shoe Fit
| February 17, 2011 | Posted by admin under Hike |
Comments off
|
You don’t need me to tell you that the single greatest source of frustration for runners is the constant change and turnover of running shoes. Just when you find a shoe which works perfectly for you, you go to your favorite running store and find out it’s been discontinued and replaced with a new and…
Right Shoes for the Big Runner
| February 17, 2011 | Posted by admin under Hike |
Big runners have a lot of considerations to consider when buying running shoes. In my opinion, the most important factor when selecting running shoes isn’t your weight but your foot type. Just like the rest of the running population, big runners are made up of all foot types and biomechanical needs. The big difference is…
Adidas Running and Trail Shoes
| February 16, 2011 | Posted by admin under Recreation and Sports |
Acquiring the following stride in adidas’ Ground Control System (GCS) development, the Adapt commingles low-profile agility with rear suspension to take the edge off of otherwise jarring trails. The Adapt got eminent grades from examiners, who observed that although the GCS was a feature that appealed to heel hitters only, it was neither a gizmo…
Nordic Skiing: Kick Up Your Heels! – Nordic Skiing Styles
| February 15, 2011 | Posted by admin under Snow Sports |
Want to add some variety and “kick” to your winter? Nordic, or cross-country skiing may be just the thing. Unlike alpine skiing, in which your feet are completely secured to your skis, Nordic skiing is “free heeled” – that is, the bindings allow your feet and ankles to flex so you can move forward with…
Inline Skating Protective Gear
| February 14, 2011 | Posted by admin under Recreation and Sports |
Safety You’ve probably heard a skating story or two about broken bones and bloody knees. Well, it’s true that no sport is without its risks. But when you gear up and follow the rules of the road, inline skating can be one of the safest sports around. A recent study pointed out that only 7%…