The more time you spend running, jumping and sprinting in the sand the more comfortable your legs and body will feel. Especially in beach volleyball you need to build strength in your whole body. We are always cutting and leaning to make plays on the ball. It takes great balance and coordination and there are…
Definition and Benefits A cross-training routine includes a variety of exercises to create a balanced fitness program, allowing your body to better handle a range of stress. Cross-training involves variety, which staves off boredom and encourages you to continue working out. The variety-themed regimen helps your muscles to adapt more quickly to new activities, and…
A Sunnier Outlook There really is something to the “happy yogi.” Doing one hour of asanas—a sequence of standing, sitting and balancing posesóhelped avid posers raise their levels of the brain chemical GABA (low levels are linked with depression) by 27 percent compared with a group who read quietly, a study from Boston University School…
1. Develop a Repeatable Routine with the Ball Shooting Free Throws, Step 1: Develop a Repeatable Routine with the Ball – To build a foundation, find a routine you can follow with the ball every time you shoot a free throw. This differs from player to player, but it can include any combination of dribbles,…
The snow is starting to fall and the ski season is just around the corner. There’s no doubt that it’s only a matter of time until we’re all booking our ski holidays. Whether you’re heading away with friends, on your own, with a loved one or with your family, we all want to make sure…
The more time you spend running, jumping and sprinting in the sand the more comfortable your legs and body will feel. Especially in beach volleyball you need to build strength in your whole body. We are always cutting and leaning to make plays on the ball. It takes great balance and coordination and there are…
A Sunnier Outlook There really is something to the “happy yogi.” Doing one hour of asanas—a sequence of standing, sitting and balancing posesóhelped avid posers raise their levels of the brain chemical GABA (low levels are linked with depression) by 27 percent compared with a group who read quietly, a study from Boston University School…
The Four Core Rules Before we jump in to the four different types of exercise—cardio, upper body, core, and lower body—and their explanations, here are a few very important rules to remember: Always remember to breathe. This seems obvious, but when you’re in the middle of an exercise you may actually forget. In most cases…
Snowboarding can be a frustrating game at times; there’s nothing worst than feeling like you’ve hit a ‘glass ceiling’ that you can’t progress beyond. Part of what drives us to snowboard is the feeling of elation we get when we improve or land a new trick. If you feel like your snowboarding technique has recently…
What is a coach? Like traditional sports, a coach will help the team train against other teams (aka ‘scrim’) in order to improve. Coaches work closely with the players, to motivate them, identify their strengths and weaknesses and make sure they are playing at their best. They will develop strategies and analyse opponents in order…
