Browsing articles tagged with " sports"
Nov 15, 2011
Jeannie

Doing Sports Helps Regenerate Bones

We all know that sport is similar with good health. Nothing is new — it improves circulation, stimulates metabolism and helps neuronal regeneration. But American scientists have discovered yet another link between movement and well being: stem cells.

According to a study published in the Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, movement causes a certain type of stem cells to turn into bone. According to certain stimuli, these cells change, naturally, in bone or fat.

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Sep 7, 2011
Jeannie

Choosing the Right Sports Activity For Your Child

“I want to play,” “Why aren’t there more children at home?” “I’m bored.” Here are three phrases that indicate your child is ready for a sports team. It remains to see what to choose for him — age, and his abilities, will guide you to take the right decision and decide on the best sports for your child.

Children 6-8 years are not physical nor psychological skills for basketball. Children older than 7 years can not teach gym.

This is why age plays role in choosing sports activities.

Theoretically, once the little community and has minimal motor skills appropriate for the sport – that is around the age of 4 years – you can sign him to a team.

A new study says that the idea as “part of the team” will have a positive impact on child relationship with all adults in his life. In other words, it makes them feel at ease including among great men. This is a huge benefit for any child. Besides a group activity, note the particular skills.

You notice when you go on vacation or hiking or the park. If you see that light up the mountain is under athletics. If it goes well with the bike, find the Internet a lot of groups that support children and cyclists. If the park is playing strategy, is suitable for soccer or volleyball or handball. And if it truly is power and agile, you should choose tennis camp.

It does not mean that the choice can not be wrong from the start. The rule is that if your child does not adapt to conditions in three months the team, to environmental conditions or coach, sports that do not fit. Also, do not miss physical therapy sessions. They should not be made ​​only for medical purposes.

Aug 10, 2011
Jeannie

Jogging: 5 Beginner Mistakes You Should Avoid

Jogging is more popular than ever because you can practice it anywhere and quickly see its benefits. Before we get started, here are 5 rookie mistakes to avoid, for the race to be a source of pleasure, not pain.

1. The basics of training

According to Franck Camus, a kinesiologist at the Cirque du Soleil’s first error is not the fundamentals of training, ie escalation, specificity (motivation) and the rest. Continue reading »