Why You Should Buy Trek Mountain Bikes Today

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By Muna wa Wanjiru

Are you looking to purchase a new bicycle? In that case you must have a look at the Trek Mountain Bikes. Trek Mountain Bikes is a very ancient brand. This is in existence for a very long time and has come to stay - except maybe to the next exigent trail!

First you should note that Trek designs and produces Trek Mountain Bikes, as well as road bikes, but the corporation does much more than that. The bikes manufactured by them are of very good quality. The fact that Lance Armstrong rides a Trek goes to prove this point. This is proof enough of the quality and performance of this bike.

Trek has a row of accessories that are highly suited to mount bikers of all ages and expertise levels. Outfits and shoes, under the Trek brand are available through their official website. You can also buy the helmets and other safety equipment, locks, lights, racks, saddles, trainers, packs, bike maintenance gear, trailers, Trek souvenirs, team wear, and even computers for your Trek Mountain Bikes! Trek even has their own specifically designed water bottles, and they sell nourishment bars and packs as well!

Now that you make out that Trek is all about bikes and mountain bikes - and satisfying the needs and whims of bikers and mountain bikers, stopover at their site, and start building your Trek mountain bike. That's right! You can even construct the Trek Bike according to the features you have in mind virtually. You can set up with just the frame, or select a whole bike. You can choose the color format, and many other skin texture as well - when you have virtually designed the bike of your dreams, you can even order it if you want to! If you can't find the money for it immediately, however, you can save it, and go back and look at it over and over again.

Once you've bought your Trek mountain bike, you can use it to tour interesting locations. Trek also offers the Trek travel feature to bikers. Planning your trekking trip is very easy with the use of this feature which enables you to plan your trips according to your level of skill and expertise, your travel date plans, etc. These tours which are accompanied by guides gives you a lot of confidence. The guides are qualified to take care of your needs and the safety measures ensuring you have a relaxing and enjoyable tour.

You can still have fun and enjoy the exciting Trek mountain bikes tours even if you are not in the best of shape. Simple tours take you through with an average speed of thirty miles per day. Since the routes are usually flat, it is very easy and relaxing to ride at your speed. It is not even compulsory that you should ride every day. If you prefer something a bit more audacious, there are moderate trips on hand as well.

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Power Tennis Movement

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by Paul Gold

If you want to emulate the powerfully impressive style of play by world No.2 Rafael Nadal, try training on one leg.

Top tennis trainer Paul Gold explains

Who wouldn't want to be like Rafael Nadal? His muscle-bound physique and awesome talent with a tennis racket means he looks the part and plays the part of a player ranked No.2 in the world.

It's hardly surprising therefore that many players are hitting the gym in a quest to emulate their Spanish hero.

Modern tennis is, after all, all about power ' power of movement, power of shot and power of thought ' and Nadal is an undisputed world-class powerhouse in all of these departments.

It's clear that the stronger you are the greater the intensity at which you can perform and the less risk you face of injury. But can you be too strong?

Could the new gym rats who want to look like and play like Nadal be doing themselves more harm than good?

There is no question that strength without skill or even good skill levels with low strength will produce less than optimum results. But is it really that important for a tennis player to be able to perform a traditional gym exercise like a squat using a 200+kg bar?

It could be argued that a squat of 100kg along with great stability, power, body control and skill is a far better combination.

This begs the question, "Why not have all these and a 200+kg squat?" Although this sounds like the ideal solution, discussion of this nature is totally misguided.

The main problem is that when it comes to weight training, players (and their coaches and fitness trainers) are often guilty of using old, non-sports-specific bodybuilding principles that focus on building size in isolated muscles through use of exercises that operate in only one plane of motion.

In tennis you need to be able to convert muscle strength into explosive power very quickly. Although traditional weight training will make you stronger, it won't necessarily enable you to convert that strength into power quick enough for maximum tennis performance.

Let's face it, in a multi-skilled sport like tennis, the objective is to improve sport performance and reduce injury potential, not build entrants for bodybuilding competitions!

You may possibly start to look a bit like the heavily muscled Nadal, but you still won't be much nearer to producing his level of power ' that's assuming you haven't injured your back in along the way!

Let's examine the example of the 200+ kg squat.

To work on the squat in the traditional way means at best the player loads up the bar to the point where they need a 'spotter' (someone who provides support) for safety reasons. Alternatively, they use a cage that is safer but because the bar is fixed it does not allow them to work in a multi-plane environment ' which after all is how the game of tennis is played.

One of the biggest problems with both of these scenarios is that the excessive loading that occurs to the spine and joints on an ongoing basis impacts on the risk/safety ratio over time. The greater the loads, the greater are the chances of injury. Often players get to the point of 'failure' because of the physical and mental pressure of the bar on their backs rather than because of fatigue in the legs.

There is no doubt that for a player to improve strength they must train at intensities high enough to elicit a strength response (the principle of overload), but there is a better way to increase muscular loading AND nervous system loading ' thus improving core stability and balance in the process and lessening the strain on the spine and joints.

This can be achieved using single-leg exercises ' replicating the game of tennis that's played predominantly on a single-leg basis anyway.

You can still do maximal lifts just as you would with traditional double-leg squatting, but without the excessive loads on the spine and joints.

Note - You can also use this type of training on the upper body with the use of dumbbells.

This kind of training means that unlike traditional weight training you are working more muscles ' the primary muscles (big muscle groups) as well as the smaller stabilisers.

Furthermore, this kind of strength training also provides an added skill component to your physical training that will reap rewards when transferred to the court.

As far as Nadal is concerned, he is clearly a very talented player who was born with great tennis skills, which he has honed over the years.

His physique and the physicality of his style of play only go to enhance his considerable racket skills, without which he would not be the same player.

Try incorporating some single-leg and single-arm exercises to help maximise your tennis performance while staying injury-free.

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A Simple Guide to Running

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by David Osgathorp

At last the winter is drawing to a close, the days are getting longer and we can start stepping up our exercise routines, whether it is for that long awaited summer holiday or for a personal goal such as the marathon.

For many of us this means one thing, Running!

For those of you training for the marathon, the weekly mileage and speed training will now be mounting up as you enter the last couple of weeks leading into the big day.

For those of us just training for that ever elusive beach body running may form an important part of our regular training programme.

It can be difficult running in a major city like London. The traffic, pollution and lack of real open areas can cause problems running outside and pounding away on a treadmill just does not deliver the same feeling of achievement as running outdoors.

Here in Highgate and Hampstead we are very lucky. The Heath is an ideal place to run. The open access gets you away from the traffic and the ranging terrain can act as a great training tool for things such as hill running, interval training and sprint training.

If running is a big part of your training routine then it is important to remember a few simple things before you lace up your running shoes.

Hydration - It has been shown that 2 percentage dehydration can lead to a 30% drop in performance. This can lead to injuries and illness. When you go out running, take enough fluid to last you the entire session. It is also important to replace your fluids and electrolyte levels when you have finished your run. You can do this with sports drinks or through a simple mix of fruit juice and water e.g.one quarter orange juice, three quarter water.

Footwear - Your footwear is the single most important piece of equipment for a runner. You should ensure that your footwear is sturdy enough to protect your ankle joints, cushioned enough to limit the impact every time your foot strikes the floor and light enough to allow your feet to breath.

A simple check for your footwear is firstly the age of the trainers. Anything over six months old really needs replacing. This can be expensive but the long term benefits will be worth it. The next check is the sole of the trainers. Do they still have the same flat shaped sole as when they were bought or are there now odd shaped wedges worn into the soles of the shoes? If this is so once again it is time for a new pair of running shoes. Take care of your feet and your feet will take care of you!

Warm up and cool down - A good warm up should last around five minutes and should include simple stretches of the major muscles being used (hamstrings, quads, calves) and a gentle exercise to raise the heart rate (fast walking, slow jog). This prepares the body for the stress that you are about to place on it.

A cool down should include the same things as a warm up; Stretches for the major muscles (hamstrings, quads, calves) and a come down exercise that allows the body to return to its normal resting state (slow jog, fast walk).

You could also include a cold shower as part of your recovery process. This is a simple five minute session where you run a cold shower over your legs to help the blood flush out any of the waste products and lactic acid that has built up during the running session. This is similar to the ice baths that professional athletes use but is not as intense.

If running is a big part of your training routine then no matter how many precautions you take, you may at some time or another succumb to one of the inevitable injuries that all runners suffer from. These may include a simple muscle strain or more serious conditions such as shin splints, plantar fasciities, Achilles tendonitis or runner's knee.

Injuries are regular occurrences in runners, the constant pounding through the joints and the demand placed upon the working muscles can become too much for some participants. By taking on board some of the information in this article you will decrease the risk of injury occurrence, enjoy the activity a lot more and get the results you desire from the hard work you put in.

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The Basics of Golf Balls, Tees and Divot Repair Tools

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by Brian Link

For most serious golfers, their equipment is one of their most prized possessions. Golf clubs are obviously the most expensive pieces of equipment a golfer can buy. There are some cheaper accessories that are absolutely vital to your golf game whether you are playing professionally or just for recreation.

Unfortunately there are hundreds, if not thousands, of these golf accessories that are a complete waste of money. There are many gizmos and gadgets that are intended to lure in new and amateur golfers into buying them, with promises that the gadgets will help them "play like the pros." The reality is that three of the biggest golf items aside from clubs are relatively simple. They are golf balls, golf tees and divot repair tools.

You obviously can't play golf without some golf balls but there is a lot more to golf balls than just picking one up, placing it on a tee, and hitting it. There are hundreds of manufacturers and companies that sell many different types of golf balls. For new golf players, the many different types of golf balls and manufactures can be a bit overwhelming. The standard size for a golf ball is 1.62 inches in diameter and the maximum weight for a golf ball is 1.68 ounces.

All golf balls in the professional games must be approved by the USGA (United States Golf Association). Of course, if you are not going to be playing in any tournaments and/or professional games, then you will be able to use any type of golf ball you wish to play with. The rules for professional are very strict, though. They are so strict, that any player found using a ball that has not been approved by the USGA would be immediately disqualified.

Other than golf balls there are two other simple accessories that are absolutely necessary for your golf game: a bag of tees and a divot-repair tool. The tee is a wooden or plastic peg, which is placed in the ground to elevate your golf ball. The top of the tee is very slightly curved, so as to allow for a secure placement and hold, and of course, a clean swing. Tees are quite inexpensive, and can be bought in bags of twenty of thirty for just a couple of dollars. They come in varying heights as some golfers prefer their golf balls to be higher or sometimes lower for their drives.

The divot repair tool is a small device that allows you to repair dents that you create in the green. The green is a well-kept and maintained area that is sometimes marked by craters caused by landing golf balls. The divot repair tool allows you to fix the divot, or dent, by replacing the green back into its original location. Fixing divots is a common practice and is seen as a courtesy to your fellow golfers.

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Are You Looking For Golf Fitness Tips?

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by jitesh

Are you looking for information related to golf fitness? If yes then keep on reading this article. Do you want to improve your game? The most important part of any sport is regular workout. Regular exercises can dramatically enhance your performance. Golf exercises are really very simple. They can be performed at the comfort of home as they do not need special equipments. They can be easily performed with the help of light weights. A golf player should be strong and flexible. He should regularly perform strengthening and stretching exercises. Most of the exercise should be done for core. A strong core will help you in improving swing.

Most of the golf exercises are done for improving the swing. Many exercises mimic the swing. Your knees should be always flexed during the work out. Never expect fast results. A regular exercise program can help you a lot. Old golfers always loose their strength due to process of aging. Regular work outs can easily revive the strength and flexibility. Never follow improper tips and techniques. You can discuss your game with fellow golfers. It is a good idea to spend some time with golf pro. He can help you a lot in bringing your game to new level.

There are many sources of golf tips. Golf tips can be easily found on internet and in the books. There are many websites which offer free golf articles. Most of these articles are written by professionals. A proper collection of tips can be a great help for you.

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Tiger Woods Recovers from Knee Surgery

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by Ken Johnson

Tiger Woods had surgery on his left knee last week to repair cartilage damange. This was his 2nd operation in 5 years on the same knee. It is expected that he will miss at least a month in recovery. The surgery came 2 days after he finished 2 shots behind Trevor Immelman in the Masters. He will most likely miss The Players Championship. However, he should be back in time to play the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines.

Woods made the decision to deal with the pain and schedule the operation until after the Masters. He has been through this process before and knows how to handle it. Woods plans on working through the rehabilitation process and so that he can get back on the golf course as quickly as possible. Woods' left knee was operated on before in December 2002 and he also had surgery in 1994 on his left knee to remove a benign tumor.

His knee didn't seem to bother him the first 3 months of the season. He won his first 4 tournaments during his winning streak. However, Tiger has been experiencing pain in his knee since the middle of last year. When he had it looked at by his doctors, surgery was recommended. He has played through the pain in the past, but he knew it would be better for him to have the procedure done as soon as possible. The surgery repaired cartilage damage in his knee. The 2002 surgery drained fluid from around the anterior cruciate ligament and removed a benign cyst.

Woods won the Bridgestone Invitational and PGA Championship in August. After tying for 2nd at the Deutsche Bank Championship to Phil Mickelson, he wound the final 2 events to win the FedEx Cup. He also won his Target World Challenge in December and his first 4 events until tying for 5th at Doral.

Other than pressing his foot against a cooler on the tee box and stretching his knee periodically, there were no other signs indicating that he was hurting. His recovery is expected to take 4-6 weeks which means that he will not be able to defend his title in May during the Wachovia Championship. He will also most likely miss The Players Championship which is one of 3 non-majors he has never missed since he started playing professionally.

Commissioner Tim Finchem stated that he was disappointed when he learned that Tiger would be unable to compete in a PGA Tour event. However, he recognizes that his health concerns have to be a priority.

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What is Passion?

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by Fuel Your Run

Winter is slowly fading away, and will take all the bitter cold nights, unbearable snow storms and dangerous sheets of ice with it. As Runners, we love to see the sight of sun, the feeling of warmth, and most of all the season of summer.

I can't count the amount of times I was strangely looked at during this past winter while out running in the freezing cold. The countless remarks from neighbours " You have got to be crazy out in this weather", "Do you ever stop running?". The answer is "NO, you can't stop when you have a passion for something!"

Passion is a very strong feeling, almost unexplainable, but I will try my best to explain the feeling. Do you ever get that feeling when you are at the starting line of a race and you have those butterflies in your stomach? Or the overwhelming mix of emotion and you don't know how to react? That is passion-a strong feeling towards an external object or event, in my example and many others- RUNNING is their passion. Every runner has a clear goal each summer to compete in as many races as possible while remaining healthy and avoiding injuries. Once you cross the finish line of one race, you are so passionate and excited to focus on the next race. It is such an accomplishment to cross the finish line, you always want to experience that feeling.

As i continue my journey with running and training for certain events, I realize that my dedication and commitment to running will only grow stronger and more concrete. My goal for everyone is to find people who can relate, and share emotional and powerful experiences with running.

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