A trampoline is a tight sheet of canvas that is attached with springs to a metal frame, and used for gymnastic springing and tumbling. The springs provide a rebounding force which thrusts the jumper high in the air.
The name originates from the Spanish trampolin, meaning a diving...
It was Michael Tyson’s second day at our Kung-Fu school and I took a hard look at him. He was built like King Kong, was as hairy as King Kong, sported Mr. T’s hairstyle, but he had Oprah Winfrey’s puckered lips and Michael Jackson’s kohl-lined eyes. This made me a wee bit...
When you come to move into college it can be an exciting and some testing time, especially if you are serious about your weight training and bodybuilding. As you’ll no longer have access to your favourite gym or all the healthy food you’d normally be able to have at home and...
Outright Odds: 1500/1
Group B Winners: 50/1
Trinidad & Tobago will be looking to cause a few upsets after qualifying for the World Cup finals for the very first time at the eleventh attempt. The Soca Warriors beat Bahrain 2-1 across a two-legged play-off to reach Germany but...
As you and your family and friends bounce away on your new trampoline, you may notice that the mat, or bed, in the center of your trampoline is getting quite a workout, too. As you continue to use your trampoline, the mat will become worn and unsafe. After all, although it is reinforced and...
Table Tennis is a simple and fun sport that appeals to a lot of people. A large part of it’s attraction stems from it’s relatively low demands on the players in a lot of areas. For one thing, the actual playing area doesn’t take up much space; therefore, it can be played...
Outright Odds: 150/1
Group G Winners: 4/1
Switzerland qualified from the same group as Group F opponents France and also remained unbeaten in 10 qualifying matches, with four wins and six draws. After finishing in runners-up spot they faced Turkey, a side they had beaten just once...
It isnt always possible to have another person available for sparring whenever you are ready to work out. That is one of the reason sparring bags are necessary. But sometimes, even if another person is available, training can be better done on the bag.
Sparring partner punching bag...
5 Reasons Why European Championship Failure Is Good For You
This time last year in the Search Travel Online offices, we were looking at our calendars and predicting a sales lull around the time of June and July 2008. Why? Because of the European Championship in Switzerland and Austria. It...
Outright Odds: 50/1
Group B Winners: 9/4
Sweden battled their way through an awkward qualifying group which included Croatia, Bulgaria, Hungary and Iceland and qualified as one of the two best placed runners-up. The Swedes lost narrowly 1-0 to Croatia both home and away but eight...
Outright Odds: 14/1
Group H Winners: 4/6
Spain, yet again, are tipped as dark horses for the World Cup and 2006 will finally end years of disappointment and this generation of players will fulfil their undoubted potential. But they wont. For all their individual talent they can...
Swimming instructors have to develop many training styles because not all swimmers have the same experience levels. Some swimmers might be under the age of four and need to be trained with learning styles that can be done in a wading pool. For swimmers that will swim in athletic competitions...