Recreation and Sports Articles (Sorted by date)

NFL Midseason Recap: The Road to Miami

With the NFL season halfway over, it’s fair to say there have been a few surprises. Teams that were wonderful last year have already hung up the ol’ pigskin, resigning to the fact that the only way they will get into this year’s...
Jennifer Marie JordanNovember 20, 2006

Why Plyometrics Workouts Are Not The Best Way To Increase Vertical Height!

There are many sports experts out there that claim you can increase vertical height by using plyometrics alone!Let’s see why this statement is untrue!
Rob MarabyNovember 20, 2006

Golf Course & Waterfront Living: Live, Play, Relax

With today’s planned lifestyle communities, golf and boating enthusiasts have an opportunity to purchase the home of their dreams just a chip shot away from the green or stone’s throw from the marina.
Aldwin PetNovember 20, 2006

Golf Vacations: What You Need To Know

Vacation time is here! Pack up your clothes. Pack up your shoes. Pack up your toothbrush, toothpaste, and some sunscreen. And, of course, don't forget to pack the most important thing of all: your golf bag. Welcome to Golf Vacation 101.
Matthew HickNovember 20, 2006

Self-Defense Fighting Techniques: Sucker Punches, Off-Setting and Roundhouse Kicks

One of the more classic “sucker punch” scenarios that you are likely to encounter is the one which starts out with you being tapped on the shoulder.
Shawn KovacichNovember 20, 2006

Paragliding For The First Time Olu Deniz Turkey 2006

I had just paid for my paragliding jump and stood nervously in the Turkish sunshine as the words of the holiday rep came back to haunt me. "Don't book a paraglide jump, there's already been a fatality and the seasons only a week...
Peter CannonNovember 20, 2006

Self-Defense and Fighting: When Is The Best Time To Use A Technique On Your Opponent

A common term used in the Japanese martial arts community for the defender is called a “tori,” while the attacker is called a “uke.” As I was coming up through the ranks, my fellow classmates and I rephrased the Japanese word...
Shawn KovacichNovember 20, 2006

Martial Arts and Self-Defense Wisdom: Stretch Before A Fight, Not During A Fight

One of the funniest, yet not-so-bright, things that I have ever heard of someone doing during a fight was actually done by one of my former students. Even though the incident that I am about to relate to you happened several years ago, it still...
Shawn KovacichNovember 20, 2006

Bass Fishing in Shallow Water

Bass Fishing in Shallow Water Bass fish, including the largemouth are notorious for feeding in shallow waters. For this reason novice anglers will use contour maps, or depth finders to locate areas where bass flock together.
Byron BranfieldNovember 20, 2006

Surfing a Begginers Guide To Buying A Surfboard

Generally people begin surfing on long ultra buoyant boards that are easy to paddle and easy to balance on after the take off. If you don’t want to drop hundreds of dollars to try a sport your not sure you will like I would recommend you find a...
Curtis AshfordNovember 20, 2006