Training
Aikido is a non-striking martial art based on harmonious conflict resolution. It was developed in Japan and though the headquarters are there, it has become a truly international art. The Bay area i ...
Training Diet
While training (for any activity) it is important to fulfill your nutrition requirements. If you are training for a rowing competition, a good diet will consist of adequate calories, about 60% carboh ...
Training for your first half-marathon
We're all different and can train at different levels. Here are my thoughts for your consideration (I'm assuming you're training for your first half)1. Work up to 35-40 miles per week, doing one long ...
Team In Training!
If you're thinking about training for an endurance event this year (marathon, triathlon, century ride, etc.), I can't recommend more highly Team In Training! One of the best things you could do this ...
Special Training
The Winter 2008 NorCal SKA Special Training was held on January 18-20. By my calculation, between Friday at 8pm when the first practice began and Sunday at ~1:30 when the last practice ended, everybod ...
Train for something
I find the best way to lose a little weight is to train for something - a run, a ride, a walk, anything. It helps me stay motivated, hope it helps!
Ritual and Training
Ritual is a mechanism that can enhance your personal training. A proper ritual dedicated to preparing you to work out should engage you on multiple levels -- physical, mental, emotional and spiritual ...
Triathlon training
There are four triathlon distances: sprint, international, half ironman, and ironman. The international distance is the most common: 1.5k (.93mi) swim, 40k (24.8mi) bike, 10k (6.2mi) run.
I highly ...
Strength Training
Does anyone have any "at-home" exercises in addition to pushups and pullups that help to build muscle in the chest area? Or are there any variations of pushups that seem to help more than others?
Steven D.
Feb 26 2008 4:48pm
You can also try resistant arm bands or doing lots of reps with small weights. That's...
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By Plane, by Train
Travel, especially on germ-ridden planes, trains, and buses, lowers our resistance to infection and boosts our risk of catching a cold. To help prevent a sniffly, sneezy, holiday season, take a few pr ...
