A reader recently asked, "If I were to win the 800 mil lotto today I plan to rebuild my old high school basketball gym. NBA style, ticket booth, locker room, cushion seats", in other words with all the bells and whistles typical of a professional basketball gym. How much will that cost? Few answers provide an actual estimate. Essentially, the answers he received ranged from … [Read more...]
The Various Sports Available to People with Disabilities
For people with disabilities, there is an enormous range of sports available which can have a hugely positive impact on your life. The Paralympics is a testament to this, as these disabled athletes have not let their condition stand in their way and instead worked hard to become national heroes. This has inspired a new generation and the future looks very bright for disabled … [Read more...]
The Vertical Jump Training
Physical strength and endurance are key assets in any number of sports and being able to perform vertical leaps to the best of your ability, will definitely give you an edge. From towering over an opponent for a slam dunk in basketball to a prodigious leap to return what your rival thought was a winning shot in your tennis match, the ability to perform a high vertical jump is … [Read more...]
Break Means No Full Stop
When there is zeal and a burning passion to go for something; absolutely nothing can put a fence in your journey. Scuba divers, who have that eagerness to go and explore the extra mile they always do that no matter what, then they hardly think of any obstruction may come on their way and take the chance on the basis of their strong instinct. Deep diving can really introduce you … [Read more...]
Top 5 Fun Sports to Stay Fit
These days, it's important to stay fit and healthy with exercise, especially with the rise in the rates of obesity in developed nations. But who wants to do just another boring exercise routine? Fortunately, staying fit doesn't have to just be another boring routine, there's many ways you can keep the pounds off and keep having fun. If you're looking for some entertaining … [Read more...]
Tennis is Good for the Body and Mind
Playing tennis can provide a full body workout that few other pastimes can match. It exercises the body as well as the mind in each session. While there is some skill required to play this sport well, it is still one that can be enjoyable regardless of skill level. Nonetheless, few people really understand how beneficial it can be to play on a regular basis. Did Someone Say … [Read more...]
Outdoor Sports that Can Boost Your Fitness
Everyone knows that regular exercise is crucial to good health but it's not always easy to find the motivation to get to the gym or go out for a run. One way to help yourself feel positive about exercise is to shake up your routine and include some outdoor sports. That doesn't necessarily mean joining a soccer team- here are a handful of fun outdoor activities that can really … [Read more...]
Roller Derby – The Healthiest Way to Let Out Your Aggression!
Roller Derby a sport with a cult following Until a couple of years ago almost no one had ever heard of Roller Derby, one of the newest and most outrageous exercise forms, but in the past year it has begun to take over all over the world, especially with women - to whom it has become something of a cult activity. Women’s sports are nothing new, as fitness forms such as … [Read more...]
Stay Active and Warm This Autumn with Fall Sports
Just because the weather has turned doesn't mean that you have to go into hibernation like a bear because of a little rain. While it might be time to pack away the men's sports sandals and pull out the cleats and basketball shoes, that isn't an excuse for not being able to stay active during this fall season. There are several fall sports that you can still participate in to … [Read more...]
Keep Your Brains in Your Head, Kids
What could be more stressful for a soccer mom than seeing all the kids on the team piled up in some sort of tackle or huddled over an injured child and hoping your child isn't the one they're huddled over? One of the moms on our team deals with the stress by slipping a bit of booze into her canteen before the game. It's a good thing she does, otherwise she's so high-strung that … [Read more...]