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The Sports Archives – Learning To Snowboard? How Long It Will Take!

Introduction Snowboarding is a great and wonderful sport, one that can be very rewarding for the participant if done correctly. However, it takes a while to get acclimated to the conditions of snowboarding. Some people have the ability to pick … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Staying Safe on the Slopes!

As the recent tragedy that has befallen Michael Schumacher once again sadly demonstrates, skiing can be one of the most dangerous sports to learn. The first priority of any good skier should be safety – not just their own but … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Want to Get in Shape? Try One of These Martial Arts!

Do you need to get in shape but you hate the idea of going to the gym several days a week to lift weights or participate in aerobics classes? Do you want to be stronger while also being more flexible … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Let’s Do Tae Bo!

The Tae Bo exercise regimen has been around for several decades now. It was first devised by Billy Blanks in 1975. What is Tae Bo? Tae Bo (Total Awareness Excellent Body Obedience) is a combination of many things, actually. It … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Things To Know When Training For Your First Triathlon!

Your first triathlon will no doubt be an event that you remember for the rest of your life. Years and years of hard work, dedication, gruelling training and nutrition regimens, will all come to a head on one glorious yet … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Why Lawn Bowls Is Becoming A Hobby For A Whole New Generation

Often thought of as a sport favoured by older people, lawn bowls is actually growing in popularity with today’s younger people, and is even gaining a fun and sexy new image as a professional sport. There are a number of … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Wacky Ways to Have a Workout While Still Having Fun!

Sometimes getting in a workout a couple of times a week can be hard, especially with how most women’s schedules are lately. The key for burning some calories during the week may not be forcing yourself to the gym but … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The History Of The Scooter!

The first kick scooters came from the creative minds of young riders about 100 years ago who desired something different. Taking roller skate wheels and attaching them to a small piece of wood, and then adding a handlebar. The first … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Silver Haired Snowboarding Junkies!

In recent years snowboarding has been gaining popularity among a very different age group than that normally associated with this highly active sport – the over-50s. So if your Mum or Dad have recently shown an interest in taking up … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – How Popular Is Kickboxing In US?

Forty years ago, kickboxing was a completely unknown sport in the United States. These days, NYC kickboxing and kickboxing in other cities have grown in popularity over the years. So how popular is kickboxing in the US? It is not … Continue reading

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