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Advantages of Martial Arts for Kids
Martial arts are still considered a rather controversial subject, and the unfortunate misconception that they can promote violence is still present. However, just a little research will show any parent that martial arts promote the exact opposite of...
Diet and Exercising for Weight Loss
Obesity is now being called an epidemic in the health community.
In fact, it will soon be the leading cause of preventable death
in the United States, even ahead of cigarette smoking. Obesity
leads to type two diabetes, high blood pressure, heart...
How To Choose A Martial Arts School
To reap the best benefits from martial arts, they should be taken as long term activities rather than short term. Given this suggestion, one should not just simply walk into the closest martial arts studio and sign up right away without doing some...
Is Aikido a Martial Art ? Part Two
Part Two. Choreography Aikidoists are often accused of practicing " Choreographed Aikido" and to be honest I must admit that these claims are very often justified, with Uke (attacker) preparing to break fall long before he makes his attack, and...
Tennis Humor - The Gift Of Making People Laugh At The Game Of Tennis
To those of us who love to play the game of tennis, it is the competition, the athletic challenge and the potential for artistic shot making that usually gets us going emotionally. There's little time for tennis humor as we focus on ripping that...
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Exercise Personalities: What's Your Type?
Exercise. You know how it goes. You have an epiphany and make up
your mind that this time you are going to stick with an exercise
program. The first week goes great...so does the second. Then
the third week blues kick in and by week 4 that motivation you
felt in the beginning has moved to the couch. We have all been
there.
Just recently, researchers have found that people are much more
successful in sticking to an exercise regime if it matches their
personalities. To stay motivated, you should go with whatever
"moves you". The Physician and Sports Medicine edition of
December 2004 identifies specific activities that correspond
with different personalities. Let us take a look and find out
what your type is!
If you: Love to compete Try: Activities with a competitive edge
- team sports, tennis, volleyball, golf.
If you: Like to take risks Try: Activities that appeal to your
adventurous spirit...mountain climbing, cross-country skiing.
If you: Are strong, assertive, and aggressive Try: Activities
that allow you to release tons of energ - martial arts, power
weight lifting, mountain biking.
If you: Are motivated by excitement and fun Try: Group
activities...dance classes, aerobics, skiing, and team sports.
If you: Enjoy mental focus Try: Activities that allow you
to
concentrat - yoga, Pilates, martial arts.
If you: Like to socialize Try: Activities that allow you to
interact with people - golf, join a gym, team sports.
If you: Enjoy surprises and spontaneity Try: Unpredictable
activities - racquet sports, dancing, outdoor hiking.
If you: Are introspective and enjoy solitude Try: Activities
that can be done alone - running, walking, yoga, swimming laps.
If you: Like a sense of routine and control Try: Structured
activities - step machine, tai chi, weight lifting.
Interesting! So now that we have some ideas, let's get moving
and make it to week 5, 6, 7....
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