Many centers offer sports programs for toddlers, from swimming to taekwando to gymnastics. Sports can certainly help them build their muscles and coordination, but we need to consider that toddlers still have immature bodies and are prone to injuries. That's why it's important that the programs are really designed for toddlers, focusing on general play and movement. Here are … [Read more...] about Are toddlers ready to take up sports?
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How to prevent sports injuries
It's common for athletes and sports enthusiasts to say, 'No pain, no gain.' And to some extent, it's true: you have to practice for many grueling hours, and muscles—even those that you don't even know existed—will ache and throb after being pushed to the limits. However, pain should NOT be coming from injury, and if you push yourself too much or the wrong way you will end … [Read more...] about How to prevent sports injuries
How to improve your running form
If you plan to run long distances it's important to maintain proper running form to prevent straining or injuring your muscles. Proper running form can also increase your speed. So even if it takes patience and self-awareness to correct your running form, the effort pays off. Your running time will improve, and you will feel less pain. Here are some tips—from expert runners … [Read more...] about How to improve your running form
Choosing a surfboard: Some helpful tips
As a sport, surfing is one of the most fun you'll ever get into. It is a very physically demanding sport but it also offers a lot of fun and entertainment for the avid surfer. If you're going to get seriously into surfing, renting a surfboard is not the way to go about it. You really should get your own surfboard so you'll be more attuned to it and, thus, perform better. … [Read more...] about Choosing a surfboard: Some helpful tips
Stretching tips before biking
Biking is increasing in popularity over the last few years. More and more people are taking up biking both as a sport and as a hobby. Biking is a very healthy way of exercising, it's a great statement for environmental consciousness and it's quite fun as well. But because is so easy to get into, there are some bikers who forget some fundamental things when they take up biking. … [Read more...] about Stretching tips before biking