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Boxing facts for kids

July 16, 2012 | In: Sport Facts

Let’s relax a little. Thing about the time when your brother or your best friend didn’t want to give back something that was rightfully yours; or even something you borrowed him. It’s kind of frustrating, I know. The only thing you wanted to do was...

Bycicle Facts

June 13, 2012 | In: Sport Facts

Yes, the bicycle is one of the most important things in our early life, and the one responsible for many of our fractured bones. But we still love it. Although its name illustrates its form, just so you know, I’ll tell you that bicycles didn’t...

In order to play a game of baseball, we practically need two things: a ball and a baseball bat. We look at it today as the true American sport. But, in fact, the origins of this game are a little uncertain. It is said that the ancient Egyptians played it...

Football facts

March 10, 2012 | In: Sport Facts

Let’s be clear: in this article we’ll talk about soccer. In fact, the USA is the only country in which football is called soccer. The name comes from the original term football association, abbreviated assoc, and later anagrammed as soccer. And still,...

Interesting Bicycling facts

February 27, 2011 | In: Sport Facts

Because bicycling is a non-weight bearing exercise -- with the bike supporting body weight, keeping the stress off joints -- even people who are extremely overweight, have bad knees or otherwise find exercise difficult can get a good workout. Done...

You don't need great athletic skill, expensive sports equipment or a fitness club membership to exercise. If you're looking for a simple way to exercise, why not try walking? Walking is one of the safest and lowest cost exercises around. It can...

As warmer weather approaches, swimming becomes a big topic of conversation. For many people, the main event of the season is "going to the beach" or "hanging out at the pool." Sure, the sun and the social coterie are fun. But taking the plunge for some...

So, are you bored with your weekly workout routine? Why not try some fun and challenging exercise variations? Going through the same old thing week after week will leave your mind asking for a change. If your mind is board, think what your body must be...

5k running tips

June 28, 2010 | In: Sport Facts

When it comes to nutritional supplements, there's always something new purported to do such-and-such. This supplement improves your 5-K time. That one improves your sex life. Another one improves your 5-K time and your sex life. Should you believe...

The secret to success in sea swimming is two specific skills: accelerating and pacing. And you can hone both those skills in your regular workouts at the pool. Since many of you can't practice in open water every day, pool workouts that emphasize...

Rodeo occupies a unique position in modern sports, having developed from an American culture that is rapidly changing. Rodeo is a window into the past while at the same time offers a unique and fully modern sport with an exciting and interesting...

Basketball was invented by a rugby coach in1891 - Dr. James Naismith was looking for an indoor activity to provide winter conditioning for his rugby players. Rugby was an Olympic sport in 1900, 1908, 1920, and 1924. The US won the Gold Medal in...