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Joined EzineArticles on Nov 14, 2006 The UN Weight Room - Outside the Box Baseball Training Workouts
Recreation and Sports: Baseball • Published: August 12, 2010
I can't tell you how thrilled I was to hear about the changes that were made in the Seattle Mariners weight room. They have done away with the majority of their weight and are instead using flexible resistance to train their players.
Train Your Volleyball Players on Court With Ease
Recreation and Sports: Volleyball • Published: July 30, 2010
It's a common dilemma. Coaches want to athletically train their volleyball players but are faced with the obstacles of not having enough time during practice or not having access to the gym.
Preparing Your Body For the Game of Volleyball
Recreation and Sports: Volleyball • Published: February 17, 2010
Volleyball coaches focus on player skills when coaching. However, volleyball specific training should be part of every coach's preparation strategy.
3 Tips on What Not to Do to Achieve New Years Resolution Goals
Health and Fitness: Exercise • Published: January 5, 2010
It is January and what is heard around the world is talk of 'losing weight' and 'going to work out again'. Many of these goal setters will quit after a few short weeks or never make it to the gym or to their basement in an effort to reach their goals. Enjoy the following tips on what NOT to do.
Become the Best Baseball Player on the Field With Core Strength
Recreation and Sports: Baseball • Published: March 9, 2009
Baseball is a great sport. After all it is the great American past time. From little league to the big leagues people love to be a part of it. In addition to the serious baseball athlete, many people enjoy baseball as a recreational sport.
Use Mental Strength to Overwhelm Your Volleyball Opponents
Recreation and Sports: Volleyball • Published: November 12, 2008
A good volleyball player is one who has a clear understanding of the game and one who puts extra effort into strength training for volleyball in order to be physically prepared for the demands of the game. However, there is another aspect of athletics that should not be overlooked and it is important for every athlete no matter what the sport. It is mental preparation.
How to Become the Most Valuable Player on the Volleyball Court
Recreation and Sports: Volleyball • Published: November 6, 2008
Like any team sport, the success or failure of a volleyball team relies on the performance of each individual. You can become a vital part of your team and assist them in great success; all it takes is desire and the right preparation.
Increase Your Vertical Jump to Play Better Volleyball
Recreation and Sports: Volleyball • Published: September 10, 2008
If you play volleyball, you know how important your vertical reach is. Simply put, when you increase vertical jump you increase your level of play.
Core Training is Essential to Athletic Performance - A Strong Core Equals a Strong Athlete
Recreation and Sports: Volleyball • Published: February 14, 2008
Basically, the core is fundamental to all body movement. Whether you realize it or not, you hardly make a movement without engaging your core whether it be walking up the stairs or bending down to pick something up. Your core is involved, providing you with balance and stability. The strength, or weakness, or your core will dictate how easy or difficult these movements are.
Improve the Environment and Improve Your Health - It's Easier Than You Think
Health and Fitness • Published: January 8, 2008
What is interesting is that these two paramount issues can be worked on together. For instance, take these two facts; the average American does not get enough physical activity in their daily life and the use of cars contributes to the emission of carbon dioxide not to mention the need for oil. Do you see where this is going?
Got Fat? Get Fit! 6 Tips to Lose Fat and Keep it Off
Health and Fitness: Weight Loss • Published: January 7, 2008
Losing weight and keeping it off is an incredible hardship for so many people. We struggle to lose unwanted pounds often to regain them. This vicious cycle leaves us feeling hopeless. All too often that feeling of hopelessness just makes us throw in the towel altogether and gain even more weight. Does this sound familiar?
Belly Fat? What Not to Do to Say Goodbye to Your Fat Belly
Health and Fitness: Weight Loss • Published: December 31, 2007
I know, I know, you want to know what you should do to lose your belly fat. But I'd like to talk to you about what you shouldn't do. First of all, it is important to note that flat stomachs and six pack abs are an obsession with many people.
Go Vegetarian - It's Not As Hard As You Think
Health and Fitness: Nutrition • Published: December 27, 2007
Have you ever considered making the switch to a vegetarian diet? It's undeniable that eating a diet rich in vegetables, grains, fruits and legumes is healthy. It's also undeniable that the fat and cholesterol that comes from animal products is just not good for you.
Got Stomach Fat? - Get Rid of it For Good
Health and Fitness: Weight Loss • Published: December 27, 2007
Let's face it, nobody likes a fat stomach. Belly fat is the number one complaint among people looking to improve their bodies. Thanks to too much misinformation, people often embark on an endless journey of crunches and sit-ups. This is NOT the answer.
Losing Weight - The One Word Answer For Keeping Weight Off For Good
Health and Fitness: Weight Loss • Published: December 22, 2007
If you're like most people you struggle with your weight. Perhaps you are one of the many who lose weight and then gain it all back again; can there be anything more frustrating?
Healthier Fast Food - 10 Simple Ways to Make Fast Food Healthier
Health and Fitness: Nutrition • Published: December 5, 2007
Aah, fast food. It is so convenient, it is so economical, it is so yummy and it is so quick. Unfortunately it is also just about the worst thing you can put into your body. Still, huge numbers of people head to the nearest fast food joint several times per week. Fast food is never the ideal choice, lessen the damage with these 10 steps.
Lose Your Fat - 5 Tips to Get it Off
Health and Fitness: Exercise • Published: November 27, 2007
Chances are, you are carrying around some unwanted fat on your body. The majority of Americans' are. Getting rid of body fat has many of us trying different diets and different workouts with the same result, we either don't lose fat of we do lose fat and gain it all back.
No Time to Workout? Four Easy Steps Will Cut Your Workout Time in Half
Health and Fitness: Exercise • Published: November 27, 2007
Do you think you need to workout for hours each week? You don't. Practice quality over quantity and get in better shape fast.
Volleyball Training - See Dramatic Results With Sport Specific Training
Recreation and Sports: Volleyball • Published: November 27, 2007
Don't make the mistake of just 'working out' instead of training for your sport. Sport specific training is the answer.
Emotional Eating - Are You Eating Your Feelings?
Health and Fitness: Weight Loss • Published: August 24, 2007
However, the majority of overweight people will tell you that they want to lose it. So that brings us to the big question; Why don't they? We are living in a time where there is a wealth of health information that tells us constantly how unhealthy it is to carry extra weight.
Interval Training - Get Dramatic Results With Interval Training
Health and Fitness: Exercise • Published: August 24, 2007
Do you ever find that your cardiovascular workout routine is getting a little too repetitive, a little too boring? Boredom is a huge problem and one of the main reasons people give up on exercise, but it doesn't have to be that way.
Athlete Training - Are You Training Right For Your Sport?
Recreation and Sports • Published: August 24, 2007
The human body is such an amazing thing. It is incredible what it is capable of when it is nourished and trained well. This is most obvious with athletes. Sports training for athletes has come a long way.
Trans Fats - Avoiding Trans Fats Made Easy
Health and Fitness: Nutrition • Published: August 24, 2007
You can't pay attention to the news these days and not have heard about trans fats. Everyone is warning us of the danger they pose to our health and some lawmakers are trying to protect us from them by banning them in New York City restaurants, a move that is a terrifying example of government overstepping its boundaries, but I digress.
United States Ranks 41st in Life Expectancy, Are YOU Surprised?
Health and Fitness • Published: August 24, 2007
I believe that the reason we are 41st is that a very big portion of our population eats absolute garbage and does not get exercise. We also stress ourselves out with overflowing schedules and are far behind the rest of the world when it comes to relaxation and making a mind and body connection.
Who is Your Anchor?
Health and Fitness • Published: August 24, 2007
I feel pretty certain that most of you can relate to having someone in your life who holds you back, who gets in the way of every good plan or intention you may have. Obviously this type of thing can play out in all aspects of life but were going to talk about it in regards to health and fitness.