Sports

A British Winner at Wimbledon, what are the odds?

Ed Pownall — 2007-07-18

So, we near the time of ear when All England asks: What are the hopes of a British winner at Wimbledon this year? And, of course, the answer would normally be none but this year could just be different. Really? Who? Not Tim Henman, surely Andy Murray

Hurricanes and Swimming

Lance Winslow — 2007-07-27

If you are a swimmer then you may have problems in the aftermath of a large category hurricane. During the 2005 Atlantic tropical hurricane season we saw many hurricanes which took out the power plants in the local region as well as the power lin

Pool Safety Covers

Ken Marlborough — 2007-07-27

As far as safety is concerned, a pool without a pool cover is like a house without a roof. The key advantage of pool covers is that they keep the pool clean and reduce maintenance, while establishing a secure barrier.

Pool safety covers are

Inground Pool Covers

Ken Marlborough — 2007-07-27

A vinyl pool cover has often been referred to as an in-ground pool cover. In-ground pool covers have been in use for many decades. They provide a wide range of benefits and can be quite easy to remove and replace, depending on the style chosen. Th

Swimming Pool Covers

Ken Marlborough — 2007-07-27

A swimming pool can provide families with hours of entertainment and the opportunity for healthy recreation. However, unless care is taken, swimming pools can prove very dangerous. The sad fact is that it takes just thirty seconds for a child to d

French Open Preview: Nadal Will Slay The Clay Again

wagerweb.com — 2007-07-18

The second Grand Slam tournament of the 2006 tennis season has arrived, as the French Open begins Sunday in Paris.

The French Open is the crown jewel of the clay court season, and the top players in the world have gathered to test the

The Search For The Next British Champion Of Wimbledon

blueboy — 2007-07-18

The latest Wimbledon tennis championships are nearly upon us and many people in the British Isles are wondering when and where the next home grown player is going to win the tournament. In this article I look at some of our hopes for this year and th

Cliff Diving

Jimmy Sturo — 2007-07-27

Adding a new dimension to the sport of diving, cliff diving is defined as the acrobatic perfection of diving into water from a high cliff. Braving the rough rocks, divers take a plunge in the hard-hitting water beneath to experience a thrill to la

How To Play Tennis - The Mental Game

TommyM — 2007-07-18

Learning how to play tennis can be either a wonderful or a very frustrating experience. It depends on whether your approach and expectations to the game are realistic and whether your coach and his way of teaching the game of tennis are the best for

Introduction

Michael Silver — 2007-07-23

She came shooting off the wall like a human torpedo, gliding through the water with cold, relentless precision. Unleashing her incomparable, undulating dolphin kicks, Natalie Coughlin began to pull away from the field in the l00-meter backstroke,

How To Find And Repair Most Swimming Pool Leaks

Thad Pickering — 2007-07-23

It's not uncommon for pool owners to notice that water seems to be leaking out of their pool after opening it for the year. But where is the leak coming from? Let's take a look and see how to find and repair swimming pool leaks.

First of all

The Facts Need To Know About Swimming Pool Heaters

Thad Pickering — 2007-07-23

If you been considering getting a heater for your swimming pool to help extend the swimming season, you probably have a lot of questions that you would like to have answered. So here are some facts about swimming pool heaters that you really need

Swimming

Michael Lastun — 2007-07-23

Swimming, one of the most popular activities in the country, is a healthy active way to spend your time. More and more people are visiting water parks, lakes, rivers, or the ocean. Over the past century the quality of the recreational water has i

Jacuzzi - Soak Your Inner Spirit Afresh

Sharon Albright — 2007-07-23

Jacuzzi is a large bath or a pool like structure that is equipped electrically to sprout jets of water and air bubbles from different points at the occupants. It is truly entertaining to get soaked in the fountain of water that shower on you from

Why Sled Dogs Have Such Great Endurance

Gabe Mirkin, M.D. — 2007-07-27

How can sled dogs run more than 100 miles a day for weeks on end, while humans can��t possible recover from such abuse of their muscles? A study from Ohio State University Shows why (Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, August 2005). How lo

Above Ground Pools - Make an Informed Choice

Rob Coxworth — 2007-07-23

Nothing is more fun and inviting than a backyard pool. Beating the summer heat with family and friends is one of summertime��s biggest pleasures. With the huge popularity of above ground swimming pools this major backyard water feature is not onl

Train Properly with a Heart Rate Monitor

Jacquie Cattanach — 2007-07-27

Using a Heart Rate Monitor takes the guesswork out of your runs. A heart rate monitor not only gives you permission to run slower but also tells you when you are not running hard enough. Runners - it��s time to banish that old belief ��training fast

Test, Shock, and Save - How to Enjoy Your Swimming Pool and Spend Less Time and

Rob Coxworth — 2007-07-23

A family swimming pool can be a great addition to any household A gathering place for friends and family, for relaxation, for exercise, parties and more. Unfortunately many prospective pool owners and even those lucky enough to own a pool are put

Got the Baquacil Blues?

Rob Coxworth — 2007-07-23

The easy way to change back to chlorine in your pool.

Baquacil was a huge hit when introduced to the pool market in the late 1980's. While pricey, it gave pool owners the convenience and confidence of a "cook book" solution to the hit or mi

Speed Training: Arm Action

Patrick Beith — 2007-07-27

The arms play a significant, yet overlooked, role in sprinting and speed development. Without specifically and regularly addressing proper arm mechanics within your speed training program, full speed potential will not be realized. Today we will a

Swimming Pool Pump Energy Savings

Gregory Fort — 2007-07-23

When you bought your swimming pool, you knew the summer fun involved additional costs. First in line is the cost of the pool. Next there is maintenance and pool chemicals. Then you received your summer electric bills.

You cannot eliminate th

Pool Safety Includes Kids Knowing How to Swim

Gregory Fort — 2007-07-23

As we go through life it is amazing how many people you meet that never learned how to swim. If these parents ever accompany their children to swimming pools or lakes, they do not have the skills to save their own child. Teaching children to swim

Doping in Professional Cycling

Richard Pettinger — 2007-07-27

If a rider speaks against doping and gave information about what other riders were taking they are likely to be ostracised and forced out of the peloton. It is happened to many riders who speak against doping. If you take cheat and take drugs you

Bicycle Racing Question: What's The Fastest Way To Get Ahead Of Your Competition

Bart Summers — 2007-07-27

Answer: Ride The Indoor Trainer

Here is Why:

Whether you��ve just begun your training, or if you��re in the middle of your racing season, here��s 7 good reasons why you should ride the indoor trainer this year.

1. You don��t have to

Lance Armstrong - Biography

Richard Pettinger — 2007-07-27

The life and career of Lance Armstrong is quite extraordinary. Lance has won the Tour De France, the toughest and most prestigious cyling event for 7 consecutive years 1999 �C2005. What makes this record even more remarkable is his well documented

Chris Boardman

Richard Pettinger — 2007-07-27

Chris Boardman is probably Britain's most succesful cyclist of all time with 3 World Hour Records, an Olympic Gold and holder of the prestiguous yellow jersey in the Tour De France. During his peak Chris was virtually unbeatable in time trials (ra

FA Cup Third Round Betting Review

David Walker — 2007-07-27

There were not many surprises in the FA Cup third round, but the shock results in the minority were certainly spectacular ones.

Manchester United remain 9/2 second favourites despite whimpering to a goalless draw against non league Burton Al

Older Runners Postpone Disability

Gabe Mirkin, M.D. — 2007-07-27

How long you live is not as important as the quality of your life while you are alive. Most Americans over 70 cannot run or even walk fast. Most Americans over 70 can't lift a 25 pound weight over their heads. Most Americans over 70 cannot do comm

Soccer Drills Kids Will Love!

Margarette Tustle — 2007-07-27

Basic soccer drills focus on skills and techniques young, beginning soccer players need to learn. Soccer drills vary according to age group and the following list of drills are designed for the younger or ��newer�� soccer player. Many soccer drill

Champions League - Second Round Preview

David Walker — 2007-07-27

The 21-22 February will see the 16 remaining teams in the Champions League battle it out for a place in the coveted final held on 17 May in Paris. The second round fixtures have been decided so here is a run down of who is left in the competition

Your First Ironman? Some Run Training Tips for You

Ray Fauteux — 2007-07-27

The run-training portion of preparing for your first Ironman should be approached with caution.

This is one area where you stand a good chance of being injured if you try and do too much too soon. If you are an accomplished runner with a few

Ironman Race-day - The Run Transition

Ray Fauteux — 2007-07-27

I know exactly what you'll be feeling when you get off that bike and begin run-transition. First of all, you'll want to throw the bike in the lake. Secondly, the chance of somehow finishing the marathon distance the way your legs feel right at tha

The Ironman Triathlon --- Run Equipment Tips

Ray Fauteux — 2007-07-27

There are several run-equipment choices I feel can help you quite a lot in your quest for your first Ironman Trathlon finisher medal.

SHOES- Of course well fitting shoes are a priority. I've tried every sort of shoe you can imagine over the

The Ironman Triathlon -- Swim Transition (what to expect)

Ray Fauteux — 2007-07-27

This is the best way to approach the swim-transition.

The first thing that will happen when you stand up is that you will have a moment of dizziness. It is brief and normal. Don't forget you have basically been laying flat through-out the sw

The Ironman --- Then and Now

Ray Fauteux — 2007-07-23

Talk about a race that had humble beginnings. Just a handful of hardy souls who wanted to inject some excitement into their otherwise tedious lives and the Ironman triathlon was born.

What began on basically a dare in the mid to late 70's ha

The Ironman - How Many Races Should You Do?

Ray Fauteux — 2007-07-23

Many first time Ironman competitors have no idea what to expect from their first race. As a result, most don't know if it will be their "only" Ironman race or their first of many.

The Ironman by its nature is so demanding emotionally, mental

Ironman Canada -- About the Race

Ray Fauteux — 2007-07-23

I can tell you quite a bit about Ironman- Canada as I've been entered 10 times.

Its very surprising how many first time Ironman hopefuls come to Canada. I say that because it is very, very challenging.

Also because of the two huge moun

Ironman Brasil -- About The Race

Ray Fauteux — 2007-07-23

Consider Ironman-Brasil for your first attempt at Ironman glory. Many triathlons are very difficult to enter unless you are on the race-site the first day of entry or sitting at your computer. Ironman Canada for instance usually fills on the first

You've Reached the Ironman Finish-line - Now What Happens?

Ray Fauteux — 2007-07-27

After the finish-line several things will happen. Firstly and most importantly you can finally stop running. What happens next depends on the condition you are in when you reach the finish line.

This can vary from being on a tremendous high

Weight Room Etiquette For Triathletes

Ray Fauteux — 2007-07-23

If its your first time adding weight training to your fitness program, you may not be quite sure of proper weight room etiquette.

Hopefully I can offer a few suggestions that may aid you in avoiding a few of the more common pitfalls.

Soccer - Hisory of a Popular Sport

Darcy Yarnell — 2007-07-27

Soccer began in England in the early 1830's as a popular\r sport for working-class communities. It was seen as a way\r of keeping the children out of trouble around the house and\r while they were in school. They could relieve frustration\r and le

Reasons

Mags M — 2007-07-27

What is important for the professional athlete? What counts? How does one measure achievements? If your name is Lance Armstrong, that question might be easy to answer, too easy maybe. But what if you are the 35 year old domestique, with no top int

The Ironman Triathlon - Some Tips for Your Ironman Swim

Ray Fauteux — 2007-07-23

Your first Ironman race-swim. You've come so far and now the big day is here. The beach is so crowded. You look around with apprehension, self-doubt and possibly just plain fear. Your heart is racing and you wonder if you even belong here.

The Ironman-How Much Should You Drink? Mayo Clinic Comments

Ray Fauteux — 2007-07-23

For years athletes were told to drink as much as they possibly could before a long endurance event such as the marathon.

Dehydration had to be avoided at all costs.

This line of reasoning has been seriously altered over the past severa

Endurance Cyclists Should Strengthen Their Legs

Gabe Mirkin, M.D. — 2007-07-23

An Australian research team has shown why training for strength is important for cyclists. Untrained men who were not cyclists used a hack-squat apparatus (a weight-lifting machine used to strengthen the legs and buttocks) to lift 85 percent of t

A Gentleman's Sport

Mags M — 2007-07-23

Does hard, honest work pay off in the world of professional sport? Does cycling reward its faithful servants? I think we all wish the answer to these questions was a resounding "YES!", we all want so bad to believe in the rewards of hard, honest e

Your Ironman Diet and Coconut Oil

Ray Fauteux — 2007-07-23

Over the years I've always been on the look-out for a diet or diet supplement that would enhance my training and improve my race times.

It was almost by chance that I happened upon "coconut oil" and its use as a diet supplement. I was cruisi

Shark Attack Predictions for 2006

Lance Winslow — 2007-07-18

In 2005 we saw many shark attacks and it appears that this is an increasing and an alarming trend for surfers, beach go��ers and parents alike. Some believe that the warmer waters are causing these pre-historic and quite well adapted and evolved pr

The Body Chemical

Kenneth C. Hoffman — 2007-07-23

Lars opened his eyes to the sound of the radio talking. No light met his eyes since it was only four thirty in the morning. After a few groans, he climbed into his sweats, grabbed his water bottle and braved the cold outside air. As a member of

The Ironman and Overtraining

Ray Fauteux — 2007-07-23

This is a statement I read recently. "Remember that when you are not training, someone out there is and you will lose to that person when you meet on raceday."

This statement was directed towards highly competetive athletes, but just the sam

Ironman Tips You May Find Helpful

Ray Fauteux — 2007-07-18

Here are a few bits of information I've thought of along the way that may be helpful to you. Please read them. Some are extremely important and could have a profound effect on your Ironman effort......

1)As race-week approaches, avoid any ch

So, You Want to Swim Laps at Home

TC Thorn — 2007-07-18

Whether you grew up on a swim team or came to lap swimming later in life, you know what great exercise the sport is. Swimming can not only provide a cardiovascular workout, but it tones muscles as well. And, of course, it burns calories. That m

Cross Country has High Injury Rate

Gabe Mirkin, M.D. — 2007-07-23

Cross country running has the highest rate of injuries of all high school sports. The injury rate is even higher for girls than for boys. The extremely high injury rate is caused by asking runners to train and race in the same week. Most coaches k

Massage Therapy and the Ironman

Ray Fauteux — 2007-07-18

Massage therapy is something else to consider when preparing for you first Ironman Triathlon. For some reason, there are those who benefit more than others from massage. I have tried it, but found it a bit expensive to be able to include it as a w

Bio-Mechanics Can Solve Many Running Injuries

Gabe Mirkin, M.D. — 2007-07-27

Running seems like a safe sport, so many people are surprised to learn that it causes frequent injuries to muscles, tendons, bones and joints. During running, your foot strikes the ground with a force equal to three times body weight, a force more

Bicycle Shipping - Easy and Affordable

Daniel Lebarge — 2007-07-23

My friend Ann takes her bike wherever she goes, even if\r the trip isn't about biking - like her Christmas trip to\r Arizona to visit her parents. We discussed the advantages\r and compared some expenses.

In the end, I went to do a little re

Blisters Can Be Prevented

Gabe Mirkin, M.D. — 2007-07-23

Blisters don't happen without warning; you'll feel pain before they appear. If you feel pain in the skin of your feet while you're exercising, take off your shoes and look for a cause. Usually, your sock will be wrinkled or your shoe will be rubbi

Using a Heart Monitor to Optimize Your Ironman Training

Ray Fauteux — 2007-07-18

A heart-rate monitor can be an excellent training tool for a first time Ironman Triathlon hopeful. In a nutsell, following a heart-rate monitor program teaches your body to burn fat as opposed to carbs. It teaches you to be aerobic as opposed to a

What to Expect From Your First Ironman Marathon

Ray Fauteux — 2007-07-23

As you start out on the ironman-marathon you will most likely experience several different emotions.

I used to find it very difficult at times to convince myself to leave the run-transition area. After a long hard bike it often feels that fi

Can Chiropractic Treatments Benefit Ironman Athletes?

Ray Fauteux — 2007-07-18

For years chiropractors were seldom given the credit they deserved when it came to improving athletic performance. Now however, its not uncommon at all to see chiropractors treating world class athletes. Several years ago I decided to try chiropra

Brazilian Men's National Soccer Team Takes on a New Complexion

Steve September — 2007-07-27

Brazilian dominance in soccer takes a new complexion. There used to be a time when the Brazilian men's national soccer team were of average size and build. They were small (shorter), fast and skillful. Diminutive in stature but this did not apply

Read this Article if You Have a Fear of Drowning

Lance Winslow — 2007-07-18

One of the Biggest Fears appears to be the fear of drowning. Unfortunately when Hurricanes Strike more people die of drowning than from the wind itself or something falling on them. The fear of drowning appears to be universal to all humans. Peopl

Read This Article if You Admire Lance Armstrong

Lance Winslow — 2007-07-23

Lance Armstrong is a modern day sports hero, some say he ranks up with Jesse Owens and even surpasses that legend. Others compare him to the Soccer Legend Pele or the Hockey Great; Wayne Gretsky. Some say he and Tiger Woods are cut from the same m

The Ironman - Your Family and Social Life - Striking a Balance

Ray Fauteux — 2007-07-18

I truly believe there comes a time in everyones life when they're faced with an opportunity to do something special for themselves that may require them to be a little selfish. As much as you may love family and friends, the time will come when yo

Grueling Intervals

Mags M — 2007-07-23

You know what I'm talking about - the feeling of utter exhaustion, the legs are heavy, tired and full of lactic acid. The taste of blood is all too prevalent, no matter how much air the lungs seem to draw in, it is just not enough. The heart rate

The Calm, Clear One

Mags M — 2007-07-23

It's a crystal clear, calm spring morning. The air is clean and fresh, the sun is starting to warm up your body and the sky is blue. Like most mornings you are out on your bike. You have been riding for maybe an hour, but you are not exactly sure.

The Perfect Ride

Mags M — 2007-07-23

The perfect ride, I'm not talking about winning, the perfect ride is something else, something more. It's when everything works. Your equipment works perfectly, your technique is effortless and efficient and every part of your body performs optima

Knee Pain: Runner's Knee

Gabe Mirkin, M.D. — 2007-07-23

The most common long-term running injury is runners knee, pain behind the knee cap during running. You probably have runner's knee if your knee cap hurts when you walk or run, particularly when you walk down stairs; and it hurts a lot when you pus

World Cup 2006 - Reaction To Group Stage Draw

David Walker — 2007-07-23

Red hot favourites Brazil received a favourable draw as the group stage of the 2006 World Cup was announced on 9 December. The 16/5 favourites were drawn into Group F with Croatia, Australia and Japan. Hosts Germany also has a relatively easy grou

Does Cycling Cause Impotence?

Gabe Mirkin, M.D. — 2007-07-23

A report from the Massachusetts Male Aging Study shows that cycling more than three hours a week increases a man's risk for becoming impotent, while cycling less than that decreases risk. Impotence is caused by nerve and artery damage. Exercising

World Cup Draw 2006

David Carter — 2007-07-23

The draw for the 2006 football World Cup was held in Leipzig Germany on December 9th 2005. This is the greatest sporting event on earth after the Olympic games and has been eagerly looked forward to. The 32 teams were allocated into 8 groups of fo

England World Cup 2006 Draw

John Millward — 2007-07-23

England World Cup 2006 - The draw has been made!

Friday 9th December 2005 saw football fans across the world clinging to the edge of their seats, waiting to find out who they would play in the group stages of the World Cup 2006 in Germany. T

The Continuing Demise of Aston Villa Fc - Defeat at Doncaster

John Millward — 2007-07-23

I feel compelled to write something regarding a football club which I have supported, albeit mainly from a distance, since I was a boy. The last disgraceful episode in the history of Aston Villa Fc was the 3-0 defeat at Doncaster in the league cup

Bad Sleep, Bad Ride?

Kevin Redmond — 2007-07-23

��Well it��s a frosty one this morning folks -5?C (23?F) you��re going to need that scraper today!�� said the radio announcer. I groaned as I turned over, I felt like had just got to sleep half an hour ago. I strained to lift my dead body from the bed

The Simple Guide to Soccer

Craig Dawber — 2007-07-23

Soccer is sport played around the world. Many people are new to the sport as it gains popularity and they may not understand the rules. Some parts of soccer can be confusing, so learning the basics can really help anyone who is trying to underst

Close Encounters of the Natural Kind - Cycling To Work

Kevin Redmond — 2007-07-23

It was a cool autumn morning and there had been a light frost during the night. I pulled on my cycling gear and went down to have breakfast. As I sat at the table eating it was still dark out the sunrise comes late in this part of the world at thi

Next Portsmouth Manager - A Soap Opera In The Making

David Walker — 2007-07-23

The race for the vacant Portsmouth manager's market has provided fascinating reading over the past week or so and over ?13 million has been traded on Betfair. Frenchman Alain Perrin was sacked on 24 November after steering the club into the Premie

MarathonTraining: Take Off Before Your Race

Gabe Mirkin, M.D. — 2007-07-23

The best way to train a couple of days before a marathon is to stop training altogether.

How long you can exercise a muscle depends on how much sugar you can store in that muscle before you start to exercise. Dr. Dave Costill of Ball State U

How To Develop A Strength Training Program To Run Faster!

Steve Preston — 2007-07-23

Whether you are a sprinter, middle distance, or long distance runner, a properly executed strength training program will be the key to improving your running times.

If you��re a runner, you MUST strength train correctly. Running for distance

How To Develop A Strength Training Workout To Swim Faster!

Steve Preston — 2007-07-18

Swimming is a very unique sport to develop a proper strength training workout for. Swimming is one of the few sports that requires more upper body strength for maximum performance. In fact, swimming requires at least 80% of strength from the tor

Cycling In the Cold Weather

Kevin Redmond — 2007-07-18

Well the cold weather is upon us again (for those of us in North) and it is time to get layered. For those of us who want to persist that is the best way to stay warm on the bike. Where I cycle in Calgary, Canada it gets quite cold in mornings and

Dam, Pass, and Peak - Traffic Changes

Linda Vissat — 2007-07-18

Initially I was blind sided by Alpine daisies and Digitalis (foxglove) passing themselves off as wildflowers, much less the other fabulous scenery on the North Cascades Highway, and then they showed up again. I turned the tables on them though an

Bonking: Don't Run Out of Blood Sugar

Gabe Mirkin, M.D. — 2007-07-18

If you watch a major bicycle race on TV, you have to be impressed by how the riders can eat enough to sustain them through races that require more than five hours of near maximum effort. If they do not get enough food during their ride, they can f

Running Injuries and Your Arches

Gabe Mirkin, M.D. — 2007-07-23

Runners with high arches are at increased risk for suffering stress fractures, small cracks in the bones of their feet and lower legs; and those with low arches are at increased risk for knee cap pain.

When you run at six miles per hour, you

Side Stitches: Cause and Cure

Gabe Mirkin, M.D. — 2007-07-23

It took years for the medical community to finally learn what causes a side stitch. Suddenly a runner develops pain in the right upper part of the belly, just underneath the ribs in the front. With each step the pain worsens. Doctors proposed all

George Best Tribute to the great Man of Football

Jon Nikola — 2007-07-23

A compilation to remember George Best, one of the greats for\r Manchester United, inside are his best moments playing the game.

Having never seen George best play Football, being a young man, I was tokingly surprised to see such a great athl

Run Faster with Interval Training

Gabe Mirkin, M.D. — 2007-07-23

To become stronger and faster, athletes use a technique called interval training, in which they exercise very intensely, rest and then alternate intense bursts of exercise and rest until their muscles start to feel heavy. Intervals are a fixed num

Soccer Nutrition and Mental Focus, the Mind-Body Link

Steve September — 2007-07-23

Soccer Nutrition and Mental Focus;

Food-Brain-Brain-Food link,

We've all heard of the "breakfast on champions".
This is true because it focuses on the daily nurturing of the body to aid the mind in preparation of the

Soccer Goalkeeper's Skill, Techniques and Goalie Training

Steve September — 2007-07-23

Soccer Goalkeeper training is a world of its own. Since it is the only position on the field that allows the ball to be touched by the hands and arms.
The individual soccer goalie skills gives an advantage over all the other players on

How to Run Faster

Gabe Mirkin, M.D. — 2007-07-23

When I trained seriously for marathon running, I thought that the runner who ran the most miles would be the best. I didn't become a great runner, but I did become an expert on injuries. My patients seldom come to me with a running injury that I h

Running: Is It the Right Exercise for You?

Dylan Miles — 2007-07-18

There are many benefits to running, but even so, running is not for everyone. Running is a high impact sport and can often cause permanent injury to joints and muscles. You should carefully consider whether running is the right sort of exercise fo

Jogging for Fitness

Gabe Mirkin, M.D. — 2007-07-18

Most runners should train the same way that competitive runners do, even if they jog only for fitness. Here's a program that you can follow even if you do not plan to compete. First get a physical exam to assure that you are healthy. Then start ou

Soccer Player Tips for Better Performance

Steve September — 2007-07-18

Soccer player's tips for a better performace. Tips and techniques to consider for the game of soccer.

Here are some ideas to consider when you are playing the game of soccer.

1. Keep the ball moving with one or two touches.This is als

Soccer Coaches Plan, a Basic Introduction to the Season

Steve September — 2007-07-23

This guidelne uses a British Columbia (Canada) model.
The first month is the month before your team plays in its usual league format.

Each practice will have three (3) main components

Fitness

Technical s

Soccer Team Strategy With 5-5 Positional Set Up

Steve September — 2007-07-18

5-5,
Defense;
5, defenders,
The soccer team has new positional dynamics with this formation.
The addition to this defensive style is a central defender who can control the play from the back line.

Soccer Team Positions and Strategies With 3-5-2 Set Up

Steve September — 2007-07-18

3-5-2,
\r Defense;
\r 3, defenders,
These three are very confident that they can handle a lone striker or two forwards. They are also reliant on a good defensive midfield.
On the attack these players will pl

Soccer Team Strategies With the 3-4-3 System of Positional Set Up

Steve September — 2007-07-18

3-4-3,
\r Defense;
\r 3, defenders,
These three are very confident that they can handle a lone striker or two forwards. They are also reliant on a good defensive midfield.
On the attack these players will pla

Hormones' Affects on Runners

Erick Nolin — 2007-07-18

Hormone levels affect runners endurance. Hormone levels affect ones endurance. Long distance runners having sex to often reduce \r their healing ability. This leads to one result injuries. When training for distance events of more than 13 miles it

Soccer Systems of Play, Team Formation and Positional Set up, 4-4-2

Steve September — 2007-07-18

4-4-2\r
Defense;
4, defenders are usually arranged as outside left, inside left, inside right and outside right.
The most recent idea is to have them lined up in a banana shape with the middle of the curve cl

Soccer Systems of Play, Positional Dynamics and Team Formation 4-5-1

Steve September — 2007-07-18

4-5-1
\r
Defense;
4, defenders are usually arranged as outside left, inside left, inside right and outside right.
The most recent idea is to have them lined up in a banana shape with the middle of the curv