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Choosing The Right Martial Art
Every day new martial arts are born and other disappear. They look so different yet so alike. When choosing a martial art for yourself or for your children it is sometimes very difficult to pick the right one. If you choose the wrong martial art for...
Eden Rocks Shore Dives in Grand Cayman
When we took a cruise of the Western Caribbean, it included Grand Cayman as a port. We were able to scuba dive one of the shore dives there. There are actually two shore dives off the downtown area of Georgetown which were recommended to us. For...
Kung Fu: History And Basic Principles
The Term:
Historically, the term "Kung Fu" is not really featured in any
ancient texts. It was first coined by a Frenchman named Jean
Joseph Marie Amiot, a missionary who lived in the 18th Century,
in reference to Chinese martial arts. Kung...
Pilates Exercise: More Than Just a Core Workout
It's a common misconception that Pilates method exercise is really only good for strengthening and stretching the core muscles of the body. Many people use it to tone their abs and improve their posture but, in reality, Pilates can do much more than...
The Martial Arts and Self-Defense - Emotional Response and Reaction
The media has fuelled the perception that ordinary people on the
street are in constant danger from violent attack, and
self-defense classes promise to counter this fear.
To attract students, most martial arts schools in the U.S....
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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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