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2 Legged Around the World: Hacky Sack Tips & Tricks

By expertvillage

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Learn tips on how to do a double legged around the world with a hacky sack in this free video clip... more »

A Baseball Catcher's Equipment

By John L

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Baseball catchers have one of the toughest jobs in all of sports, both physically and mentally. The physical side of a catcher's job requires special equipment to ensure their safety: collisions with base runners, being hit with batted balls, ... more »

About Aerobic Movements

By Kimberly A. Laux

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Aerobic movement refers to moderate to vigorous activities that force the heart and lungs to work harder to meet increased oxygen demand by circulating oxygen through the blood. Dr. Kenneth Cooper first used the term "aerobics" in 1968 ... more »

About Aerobics Instructors

By Kimberly A. Laux

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Quality aerobics instructors do more than help you burn calories, they empower you to change your life. An aging population striving to stay fit combined with concerns over obesity, increased stress and lack of physical education in the schools ... more »

About Anon Goggles

By Chris Weiss

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Anon is a leading name in snowboard goggles. If you've spent any time on the slopes, you've probably seen many riders wearing the label. Expect to pay anywhere from $50 to $140 for a new pair of Anons, depending on the style, model and features ... more »

About Archery Arrows

By Josienita Borlongan

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Hunters and professional competitive archers are still enjoying archery, which is one of the oldest sports still in existence. It is something that anyone can do, with proper training. Bow and arrows are the equipment used in this sport... more »

About Arrow Fletching

By Charles Pearson

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Fletching can be seen as a craft, a recreational activity, or a career if you happen to be living in a pre-gunpowder society. Fletchers provide endless ammo for those who prefer to hunt in a more primitive way. Fletching is easy to learn and it ... more »

About Back Exercise Machines

By Kent Ninomiya

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Back-exercise machines use resistance to help strengthen muscles. These machines offer pulling, twisting or body-extension motions. Different types of exercise machines work different muscles of the back... more »

About Bike Gears

By Kristine Fetalco

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Bikes can come with a variety of gears and speeds. Bikes with different speeds allow you to shift from one gear to the other, giving you the ability to control the ride. You can either downshift or upshift with bike gears. When you shift, the ... more »

About Bike Pumps

By Kirk Edward Brown

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Without sufficient air pressure in a bicycle's tires, you'll get nowhere fast. That's why a good bike pump is an invaluable accessory for any biking enthusiast. A bike pump is made specifically to inflate bicycle tires through what's known as ... more »

About Bodybuilding & Bananas

By Kevin Rail

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For some reason, bananas are often times feared by people because they are high on the GI (glycemic index). This is a chart listing how fast a carbohydrate spikes the blood sugar. There is no need to fear a substance that is natural and packed ... more »

About Bows

By Ann Johnson

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In the old Robin Hood movies the bow and arrow were familiar weapons. On another continent, during that same era, American Indians used bow and arrows in much the same way as Robin Hood's Merry Men. It is amazing to consider that before Columbus ... more »

About Boxing

By Simon Breedon

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The hooks, the jabs, the bobs and weaves, knockouts in the first round and bloodbaths are what make many love the sport. Legends like Joe Louis, Jack Johnson, Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson have given the sports its popularity and prestige. As the ... more »

About Burton Binding Sizes

By Chris Weiss

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Since foot size ranges greatly among athletes, Burton snowboard bindings come in a number of different sizes to provide a tailored fit. A snug fit between boot and binding is a cornerstone of snowboarding, so different binding sizes help to ... more »

About Campfires

By Naomi Judd

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Campfires have been used since humans discovered how to start fires. They seem not only to kindle warmth but also stories for campers or those holding a meeting. There are several types of campfires and precautions that should be taken when ... more »

About Canoes

By StlScout

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Canoes are versatile water craft made for paddling rivers, streams, and lakes. Modern canoes are used for river transportation and recreation. Canoes can be rented for a day trip anywhere you find camping and water... more »

About Car Rallies

By Francis Walsh

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Car rallies are events where participants will be expected to have a car that can handle a race track where extreme endurance and driving technique may be necessary to get around the course competitively. Rally cars do not race around on a ... more »

About Children's Bikes

By Michele Martinez

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Searching for a child's bike? Read this first. There are important factors to take into consideration before purchasing a bike for your children. The size of your child, maturity level, and purpose that the child will be using the bike for, are ... more »

About Compound Bows

By Launie Sorrels

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The compound bow is the most dominant form of bow in the United States. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. The compound bow is relatively new, patented in 1969, and consists of cables and pulleys to bend the limbs. Technology of ... more »

About Daggers

By Michael Hinckley

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The name dagger evokes images of clandestine activity, dirty fighting styles and nefarious intent. Daggers were used to kill Julius Caesar and have been forever linked to espionage by the phrase "cloak and dagger." No matter what its ... more »

About Dented Snowboard Edges

By S. Johnson

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If you ride a snowboard on the park, or over rough terrain in the back country, at some point you are going to encounter dented snowboard edges. This is a problem that can affect your snowboard's performance and it also can be dangerous on icy ... more »

About Dirt Bike Safety Gear

By Love to Write

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Operating a dirt bike takes more than just knowing how to maneuver and operate the bike--it means staying safe and preventing injury throughout the ride. Whether riding alone or with a partner, a dirt bike requires safety gear to keep riders safe ... more »

About Disabled Dating Sites

By Isabel Prontes

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The internet is an amazing and useful tool for those looking to meet romantic partners. No matter what kind of partner you are looking for, whether it's someone of the same religion or who has the same interests as you, you can probably find it ... more »

About External-Frame Backpacks

By Kirk Edward Brown

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People have toted their belongings and gear around for centuries in external-frame backpacks of one form or another. The first wooden external-frame backpacks provided a more efficient means for carrying heavy loads than a simple strapped bag. ... more »

About Fitness Programs

By Hannah Rice Myers

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Fitness programs have become an intricate aspect of life. With every new health report, there is seemingly an influx of people joining gyms and stressing about how to fit a fitness program into busy lives. But many people seem to choose programs ... more »

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