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How To Be a Real Ninja

Ashley351 — Mon, 17 Jul 2006 17:49:00 -0500

Ninjas are in video games. Ninjas are popular Halloween costumes. You may have even seen Ninja Turtles. Aside from the commercial portrayal of them, can one actually become a real ninja?

How To Train for a 5K Run

ytriguy — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 15:38:03 -0500

How you prepare for your first 5K run will in a large part depend on your prior running experience. You may possibly have been running for fitness in your background--maybe even for years--but as of yet, you have never entered an organized event.

For the sake of this article, let's assume you have done a little running. Perhaps you've been doing easy runs of maybe 15-20 minutes 2 or 3 times a week. However, you have decided that you want to challenge yourself further and saw the notice for the 5K run and decided you would enter. Let's assume this is your first 5K run, and the first time you have ever entered an actual organized race. Here are some tips on helping you to do the best you possibly can:

How To Choose a Tennis Racquet

Brian263 — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 10:35:00 -0500

Are you aware that you need a new tennis racquet, but afraid to make the choice? Maybe it's the price tag that's scaring you away. Maybe it's that frightening pro shop smell of stale palm sweat and tennis balls (you love it, though - admit it). Most likely, however, you're intimidated by the sheer number of racquet options. Choosing a tennis racquet can be tricky, whether you've been playing for three days, three weeks or three years. After three decades, you should have the idea. In the meantime, this article can get you started on the right path.

How To Buy a Figure Skating Dress

Jacque358 — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 08:59:00 -0500

Figure skating, whether on the ice or in a roller rink, is often accompanied by its own crowd of experts in addition to the skaters, judges, and coaches. These experts may include seasoned parents of a family of figure skaters or local dressmakers who, more often than not, are skaters themselves or are related to skaters. Consequently, for those new to the figure skating realm, locating a good figure skating dress can be accomplished easily.

How To Consistently Break 100 Playing Golf

Kyle240 — Thu, 18 May 2006 17:50:00 -0500

Golf can be infuriating. The good news is that the worse you are, the easier it is to improve. If your typical 18 is up around 120, you can shave 20 or more strokes off your round by learning basic concepts. Follow these tips to make your round of golf more than just a good walk spoiled.

How To Ride a Unicycle

Brian263 — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:37:24 -0500

You may have seen a lone unicyclist peddling down a city street recently, braving the stares and the laughter. Are these unicyclists just exhibitionists, or is there something special about perching atop a single wheel? You may see more unicyclists as the sport continues to grow in popularity, so why remain a startled spectator? It’s time to discover why one wheel is just as fun as two!

How To Determine the Correct Grip Size for Golf Clubs

c_cubed14470 — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:00:36 -0500

The grip is the only physical contact the golfer has with the club. Therefore, the club feeling comfortable in the golfer’s hands is essential to consistently strike the ball. Changing your golf grips can improve your game by 3-5 shots per round. The wrong size grips can actually have the opposite effect.

Determining your proper grip size is very easy, and can be done in a short period of time. While using sample grips to determine your proper grip size is the best way, using the guide below can get you to the proper size. If you need to size your grip incorrectly, I suggest you err on the large side, as most players I’ve ever dealt with do better with larger grips.

How To Choose a Bike

Roger20 — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:46:00 -0600

First, choose your aspiration below:

Be Lance and conquer the French Alps
Explore the back trails of my local park
Ride leisurely with my spouse or children
Lose weight and get/stay in shape
No car, therefore I bike
I saw a dude ride off a cliff and I want to do it too

The Right Bike for You

How To Select Golf Clubs

catsfan — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 16:02:37 -0500

Golf irons are one of the subsets that make up a "set" of golf clubs (Woods, Irons, Wedges, Putter). Generally, irons vary in degrees of loft, which makes the ball travel on a higher trajectory or a lower trajectory. They are used from the fairway, which is the space between the tee-box and the green. They are also the clubs you will use most during a round of golf, so it is important to choose the best set for you.

In choosing golf irons, golfers must consider:

Their body (height and build).
Skill level.
Swing speed.
Personal preference (aesthetically pleasing clubs).

There are other factors that may be considered, but a golf professional will fill you in on those during one of the steps described below.

How To Choose a Bike Seat

Linda588 — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:51:00 -0600

The bike seat you choose for your bike could change the way you ride, your comfort level and your health. Yes, I said your health. The wrong bike seat can cause numbness, boils, infections and chafing and has been blamed for prostate problems and even impotency. There are three things you need to take into consideration when choosing a bike seat to reduce these problems.

Does The Bike Seat Fit Your Body?
- Are you a man or woman? There are different bike seats made for different genders because women and men are shaped differently. Men's bike seats tend to be longer and thinner while women's bike seats are shorter and wider.
  
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