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	<title>Building A Strength Training Routine For Your Child</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:37:08 -0600</pubDate>
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        Copyright  strength-training-woman.comSally is ready to join the basketball team this year. Youencourage her, tell her to practice everyday, and even join inon the team's fundraising efforts. As adults we know thepositive health benefits that come with exercise and strengthtraining. These exact same benefits can be applied to childrenas well.Building a safe and effective weight training routine for Sallyis easier than one may think. The program should include the useof light free weights, an exe...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Copyright  strength-training-woman.comSally is ready to join the basketball team this year. Youencourage her, tell her to practice everyday, and even join inon the team's fundraising efforts. As adults we know thepositive health benefits that come with exercise and strengthtraining. These exact same benefits can be applied to childrenas well.Building a safe and effective weight training routine for Sallyis easier than one may think. The program should include the useof light free weights, an exercise for each muscle group, and aproper warm up and cool down. Let's not forget the ultimate goalof having fun!Kids love to run and jump all over the place. Encourage thatplayfulness while working on strength training programs as well.Be sure to focus on proper form and technique and not onphysique or bulking up.Children you have not yet gone through puberty should not evenconsider adding lean muscle mass to their bodies. Save that goalfor a later date. Just let your child...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>How to Maximize Your Fitness Results</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:37:08 -0600</pubDate>
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         What I am about to reveal to you can make a drastic change inthe out come of your fitness results. Many of us are willing todedicate a decent number of hours each and every week to ourworkout plan. But quite often we do not always see the resultswe had hoped for. Looking at the big picture, the averagefitness enthusiast only has about  to  hour per week todedicate to their workouts. In a  hour week  to  hours isnot really a large number of hours. We can drastically increasethe number of hour we...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[ What I am about to reveal to you can make a drastic change inthe out come of your fitness results. Many of us are willing todedicate a decent number of hours each and every week to ourworkout plan. But quite often we do not always see the resultswe had hoped for. Looking at the big picture, the averagefitness enthusiast only has about  to  hour per week todedicate to their workouts. In a  hour week  to  hours isnot really a large number of hours. We can drastically increasethe number of hour we are exercising by practicing what iscalled multitasking. In the fitness industry combining exercisewith your daily tasks is referred to as Accidental Exercise.  This type of exercise is great for those people who are verylimited with their time. How many times have you waited for anelevator when you could have taken the stairs, or drove around aparking lot searching for the closest spot to the door so youwould not have to walk very far? I think you get the point.Implement...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Lifting for the Love of It!</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:37:08 -0600</pubDate>
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        Over the last couple of years I have taken a number of layoffs,for a variety of different reasons. Many times I wonder why Ilift at all. The prevailing belief is that lifting must be onestop priority if one is to be the best at it. That may be trueand that is one of the biggest problems I have had. Lifting isnot my top priority, it is more like fourth after God, family,and work. Actually work is only ahead of lifting because I needit to support my family, otherwise it would be further down theli...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the last couple of years I have taken a number of layoffs,for a variety of different reasons. Many times I wonder why Ilift at all. The prevailing belief is that lifting must be one'stop priority if one is to be the best at it. That may be trueand that is one of the biggest problems I have had. Lifting isnot my top priority, it is more like fourth after God, family,and work. Actually work is only ahead of lifting because I needit to support my family, otherwise it would be further down thelist. So given the fact that lifting is not everything to me,why do I do it?  I guess what makes this a complicating situation is that I lovelifting. I love competing against myself and others ineverything. That's why I have done so many different kinds ofcompetitions. I have done  &lt;AHREF&quot;http:www.nlpbodybuilding.comman-is-the-strongest-in-the-world.html&quot;&gt;strongman contests&lt;A&gt;,  highland games, andnumerous &lt;AHREF&quot;http:www.nlpbodybuilding.compowerlifting.html&quot;&gt;powerlif...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>One out of two golfers will have a golf swing related injury.</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:37:08 -0600</pubDate>
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        I have a friend who blew out his ACL in his left knee whileplaying old man basketball. Old man being relative. A bunch ofguys playing rec ball in their s. We all get out there andplay hard, sometimes harder than we should. The mind says yes,the body says no way! Mikes ACL zigged when it should havezagged. Shortly after the surgery, he was visiting with hisdoctor on a routine check up when he asked the doctor if hed beable to dunk the basketball after he completes his rehab. After a pause, the do...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[I have a friend who blew out his ACL in his left knee whileplaying old man basketball. Old man being relative. A bunch ofguys playing rec ball in their 's. We all get out there andplay hard, sometimes harder than we should. The mind says yes,the body says no way! Mike's ACL zigged when it should havezagged. Shortly after the surgery, he was visiting with hisdoctor on a routine check up when he asked the doctor if he'd beable to dunk the basketball after he completes his rehab. After a pause, the doctor said, 'Sure, you should be able toafter you get released from recovery and rehab.'Mike said, 'Great! I've never been able to dunk before, so I'lllook forward to rehab.'Injuries are a part of every sport, and golf is no different.Injuries occur in golf and can result in many things. What are the common parts of the body that become injured forgolfers?What are the common reasons why injuries occur? And finally, what can you do to prevent injuries in the sport ofgolf?Le...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>How to Improve Your Vertical Jump</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:37:08 -0600</pubDate>
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        A very common dream these days is to have a  vertical jump.Being able to do acrobatic dunks and soar for rebounds justmakes playing basketball more exciting. Achieving a  verticalwill take a lot of hard work and dedication. I will show you howto put together a program that will help you jump higher.The first thing that you will need to do is build strength inyour legs. Exercises like squats, deadlifts, and glute-hamraises will accomplish this. You will want to do about  sets of reps on these exe...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[A very common dream these days is to have a &quot; vertical jump.Being able to do acrobatic dunks and soar for rebounds justmakes playing basketball more exciting. Achieving a &quot; verticalwill take a lot of hard work and dedication. I will show you howto put together a program that will help you jump higher.The first thing that you will need to do is build strength inyour legs. Exercises like squats, deadlifts, and glute-hamraises will accomplish this. You will want to do about  sets of reps on these exercises. You will also want to do some Olympiclifts. I would recommend doing cleans or snatches. Only performthese lifts if you know the proper form, as you can easily getinjured if you do them incorrectly. Plyometrics is the last formof training that I would recommend. There are many differentplyometric exercises you can do, but I think that Depth Jumpsare the best way to go. If you put together the strength training, the Olympic lifts,and the plyometrics, you should be a...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Running for Beginners</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:37:08 -0600</pubDate>
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        Running for Beginners: It's All in the Shoes! I've been running for  years, and one of the best things Ilearned early in my running career was...... Your shoes are your ticket to a long-lasting, injury freerunning lifestyle!So, let's say you're just getting started in running.One of the things you like best about the habit is that being arunner doesn't take lots of specialized equipment. I mean, youjust lace up a pair of shoes and go!And that's true! Running is one of the cheapest forms of aerob...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Running for Beginners: It's All in the Shoes! I've been running for  years, and one of the best things Ilearned early in my running career was...... Your shoes are your ticket to a long-lasting, injury freerunning lifestyle!So, let's say you're just getting started in running.One of the things you like best about the habit is that being arunner doesn't take lots of specialized equipment. I mean, youjust lace up a pair of shoes and go!And that's true! Running is one of the cheapest forms of aerobicexercise there is. You've probably already got everything youneed! It's beautiful!EVerything, that is, except shoes, perhaps.You see, one of the biggest mistakes a beginning runner makes isto think: &quot;Hey, I'll just grab my high school basketball shoesand head out for a run!&quot; Wrong! That's one of the fastest and surest ways to join theranks of wounded runners!Shoes are THE most important piece of equipment for arunner...... Whether you are a complete running newbie, or ...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Beginnings Of Table Tennis</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:37:07 -0600</pubDate>
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        Most sports will require some kind of skill or some form of characteristics that will make playing a little bit easier. Height for example is an advantage when it comes to basketball as players who are tall can easily get to the baskets. Bowling, on the other hand, requires strength of the arm as well as steadiness because the bowling ball can be really heavy. Chess needs a mind that thinks strategy and end game while those who are involved with gymnastics will need flexibility and coordination....	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Most sports will require some kind of skill or some form of characteristics that will make playing a little bit easier. Height for example is an advantage when it comes to basketball as players who are tall can easily get to the baskets. Bowling, on the other hand, requires strength of the arm as well as steadiness because the bowling ball can be really heavy. Chess needs a mind that thinks strategy and end game while those who are involved with gymnastics will need flexibility and coordination. Although all these can actually be learned through constant practice, there are still people who seem to play these sports so naturally. Table tennis, however is one of those sports that seem to require no prerequisite conditions. Everything can actually be learned through practice, including the speed of the reflexes.The start of the game Similar to the beginnings of other sports, Table Tennis also began as a social activity. It is actually quite similar to tennis and to badminton except th...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>'Run It Up' College Coaches</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:37:07 -0600</pubDate>
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        Stats, trends and betting angles all factor into handicapping analysis. Another factor to consider is coaching. There are coaches in both pro and college football that cover the spread on a consistent basis. For the most part, coaches don't consider the point spread each game, and certainly rarely talk about it. Former Washington coach Rick Neuheisel was fired because he was playing a college basketball tournament pool at school, so you will never find a coach saying, We hope to cover the number...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Stats, trends and betting angles all factor into handicapping analysis. Another factor to consider is coaching. There are coaches in both pro and college football that cover the spread on a consistent basis. For the most part, coaches don't consider the point spread each game, and certainly rarely talk about it. Former Washington coach Rick Neuheisel was fired because he was playing a college basketball tournament pool at school, so you will never find a coach saying, &quot;We hope to cover the number this weekend.&quot; However, it's important to understand why certain coaches cover often, and why some continually fall short ATS. A large part of it is preparation, organization and in-game adjustments. Football is about organizing - players each week to perform at a high level and that's not easy to do. Super Bowl winning coaches like Bill Parcells, Bill Belichick and Bill Walsh have that ability. They are able to maximize a team's strengths, have a talent for teaching, and get the most out...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Why Stay Active?</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:37:07 -0600</pubDate>
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        Why Stay Active?Many Scientific studies have revealed that a long and healthylife may be directly related to a persons level of exerciseactivity. A large number of studies have been done, over theyears, where groups of subjects participated in various forms ofexercise methods in an organized fashion. What scientists try todetermine is, if in fact exercise produces any benefits inhumans. During some of these trials, for example, subjects were exposedto the same exercise activities, with the same ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Why Stay Active?Many Scientific studies have revealed that a long and healthylife may be directly related to a person's level of exerciseactivity. A large number of studies have been done, over theyears, where groups of subjects participated in various forms ofexercise methods in an organized fashion. What scientists try todetermine is, if in fact exercise produces any benefits inhumans. During some of these trials, for example, subjects were exposedto the same exercise activities, with the same intensity,frequency, etc. Scientists would then gather and record variousstatistical data that they thought may be relevant to the issuein question. The hope was that this data would help them to drawsome conclusive evidence that suggested exercise participationwas linked to any significant health benefits. The findings from these studies are sometimes used to formmodels which may be representative of a larger group of peopleor even an entire population. Many of these outcomes,...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Who Are The Harlem Globetrotters?</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:37:07 -0600</pubDate>
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        The Harlem Globetrotters are a basketball team that combines athleticism and comedy to create one of the best-known sports entertainment franchises in the world. Created by Abe Saperstein in  in Chicago, Illinois, the team adopted the name Harlem because of its connotations as a leading African-American community. Over the years it has toured over  countries, playing more than , exhibition games, mostly against deliberately ineffective opposition like the Washington Generals - and the New York N...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Harlem Globetrotters are a basketball team that combines athleticism and comedy to create one of the best-known sports entertainment franchises in the world. Created by Abe Saperstein in  in Chicago, Illinois, the team adopted the name Harlem because of its connotations as a leading African-American community. Over the years it has toured over  countries, playing more than , exhibition games, mostly against deliberately ineffective opposition like the Washington Generals - and the New York Nationals -present.There is no clear consensus as to the very beginnings of the Globetrotters. The official history contains several facts which are clearly untrue, such as the team being organized in  in the Savoy Ballroom, which opened in . What is clear is that the genesis of the Globetrotters takes place in the South Side of Chicago in the s, where all the original players grew up. Most, if not all of the original players attended Wendell Phillips High...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>How to Jump Higher Faster - The Basics</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:37:07 -0600</pubDate>
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        The purpose of this articles is to help one understand the basic principles that will allow on to jump higher faster than ever before. The ability to jump high is something not everyone needs. However, athletes such as basketball players or those in the high jump sport view it as not only a necessity but a bonus. One of the fastest ways to jump higher fast is weight training. Your ability to jump comes from the strength or power you have. Two of the most important muscles are exercised in weight...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The purpose of this articles is to help one understand the basic principles that will allow on to jump higher faster than ever before. The ability to jump high is something not everyone needs. However, athletes such as basketball players or those in the high jump sport view it as not only a necessity but a bonus. One of the fastest ways to jump higher fast is weight training. Your ability to jump comes from the strength or power you have. Two of the most important muscles are exercised in weight training ' the calf and quadriceps. Strong calf muscles propel you off the ground, giving you that explosion you need to jump high. A few exercises to strengthen these muscles in weight training- leg press workouts, leg extensions and the wall sit. The leg press workout involves the leg pushing outwards or upwards on a leg press machine. The leg extensions involve sitting flat and lifting the weight with both legs. The wall sit does not require any equipment, and all you need is to find a wall,...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Why Cardiovascular Exercise Boosts Metabolism?</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:37:07 -0600</pubDate>
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        Your heart and your lungs are the engines that run your cardiovascular system. By strengthening them you increase that engines horsepower, making it run smoother and more efficiently. Simply, what this means is cardiovascular exercise boosts metabolism. Cardiovascular training increases stamina which will give you the type of energy that will keep you energized all day long. Just like building the muscles of your body cardiovascular exercise has the same benefits for your heart and lungs. But un...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Your heart and your lungs are the engines that run your cardiovascular system. By strengthening them you increase that engines horsepower, making it run smoother and more efficiently. Simply, what this means is cardiovascular exercise boosts metabolism. Cardiovascular training increases stamina which will give you the type of energy that will keep you energized all day long. Just like building the muscles of your body cardiovascular exercise has the same benefits for your heart and lungs. But unlike working the muscle fibers with a weight training routine you are working your heart and lungs, which respond to increased work just like any other muscles. You will increase their ability to pump oxygen rich blood to energy hungry cells throughout your body. The best cardiovascular workouts should raise your heart rate to  to  percent of your maximum heart rate and this should be sustained for a minimum of  minutes. This should be done at least  times a week with the more fit exercis...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Plyometrics, Power training, &amp; more Plyometrics</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:37:07 -0600</pubDate>
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        Plyometrics, Power Training &amp; More Plyometricsby Mark Sias, http:www.bionicplyometrics.com Being a consultant to many trainers &amp; athletes across thecountry, it has been my experience that 'plyometric training isone of the most popular &amp; sometimes misunderstood forms oftraining by athletes. You no doubt have heard the stories of theexplosive power developments this method of training can yield.Plyometrics originated as a training method in the secretiveeastern block countries where it was referre...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Plyometrics, Power Training &amp; More Plyometricsby Mark Sias, http:www.bionicplyometrics.com Being a consultant to many trainers &amp; athletes across thecountry, it has been my experience that 'plyometric&quot; training isone of the most popular &amp; sometimes misunderstood forms oftraining by athletes. You no doubt have heard the stories of theexplosive power developments this method of training can yield.Plyometrics originated as a training method in the secretiveeastern block countries where it was referred to as 'jumptraining&quot;. As the eastern block countries rose to becomepowerhouses in sports, plyometric training was credited for muchof their success. By the s this methods of power &amp; speeddevelopment was being used by many sports that requiredexplosive power for the winning edge.  Plyometrics can best be described as a reflexive form of powertraining. This type of training involves powerful muscularcontractions in response to a rapid stretching of the involvedmusculature...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Should Have Accessories for All Backyard Actions</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:23:59 -0600</pubDate>
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        Backyard activities, there are literally an unlimited number of them. Whether you enjoy the water, playing sports, or just relaxing, there is likely at least one backyard activity that will appeal to you or to your family. While backyard activities are nice, there are many that require the purchase of equipment or additional accessories. If you are interested in participating in a popular backyard activity, you may want to first examine the equipment or supplies that you may need. One popular ba...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Backyard activities, there are literally an unlimited number of them. Whether you enjoy the water, playing sports, or just relaxing, there is likely at least one backyard activity that will appeal to you or to your family. While backyard activities are nice, there are many that require the purchase of equipment or additional accessories. If you are interested in participating in a popular backyard activity, you may want to first examine the equipment or supplies that you may need. One popular backyard activity that many enjoy may not really even be considered an activity. When relaxing, many individuals are taking a small break. However, in addition to using relaxation as a break from many other activities, there are others who use it just for the purpose of taking in a piece environment. Many enjoy just sitting outside alone, reading a book, doing homework, or working on other projects. While it nice to relax outside, you will need to have the proper equipment. This equipment often in...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Family Gracious Backyard Garnishing</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:24:47 -0600</pubDate>
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        During the summertime, many families spend the majority of their time outdoors. While many may travel to nearby parks or campgrounds, there are many others that make the decision to stay right in their own backyard. Those that regularly make the trip to nearby parks or campgrounds tend to wonder how their backyard can be fun. The reality is that there are a number of different ways that your backyard can be a fun and cheaper alternative to many public facilities. This is because there literally ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[During the summertime, many families spend the majority of their time outdoors. While many may travel to nearby parks or campgrounds, there are many others that make the decision to stay right in their own backyard. Those that regularly make the trip to nearby parks or campgrounds tend to wonder how their backyard can be fun. The reality is that there are a number of different ways that your backyard can be a fun and cheaper alternative to many public facilities. This is because there literally are an unlimited number of family friendly backyard activities to choose from; however, to participate in these activities you may need to purchase some additional accessories. To better prepare for your next backyard adventure, you are encouraged to familiarize yourself with these activities and the equipment that they may require. Outdoor sports are popular, family friendly activities. Outdoor sports are great for individuals of all ages, including young children, teens, and adults. What is ni...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Girls Can Take Advantage of Fringe Sports to go to College for Free (Sports, whey protein, and Weight loss)</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:14:00 -0600</pubDate>
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        The debate continues to rage over Title IX. Many have called the passing of Title IX one of the greatest reversed discrimination laws in America, while advocates of Title IX continue to claim that it has leveled the playing field for collegiate sports. Title IX, simply put, is a law that requires universities to have the same number of womens athletic sports as mens athletic sports. This limitation also applies to college scholarships. For male programs that give out large numbers of scholarship...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The debate continues to rage over Title IX. Many have called the passing of Title IX one of the greatest reversed discrimination laws in America, while advocates of Title IX continue to claim that it has leveled the playing field for collegiate sports. Title IX, simply put, is a law that requires universities to have the same number of women's athletic sports as men's athletic sports. This limitation also applies to college scholarships. For male programs that give out large numbers of scholarship, like football, there has to be an equal number of scholarships given out to women. If the school doesn't give out the female scholarships, then they will lose the male sports scholarship. Opponents of Title IX see this as unfair. Statistically more men play sports than women. Likewise, before the passage of Title IX, there were far more male sports and male sports scholarships. Now with the rules about equal scholarships, fringe male sports are lacking the scholarships to att...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Mission Product: Skin Attention Wares For Sport Aficionados</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:19:11 -0600</pubDate>
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        Beauty is not only skin-deep, it is much bigger. It is the outer expression of a person's well-being, how he looks about himself and his mindset in life. It is as well a product of how he takes maintenance of himself. One of the things that adds up up to the beauty of a person is the eloquence, lucidness, and cleanliness of his skin. Mission Product concentrates on the demand for skin attention of athletes and other sports aficionados. Some of the illustrious identifies in sports that are users ...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Beauty is not only skin-deep, it is much bigger. It is the outer expression of a person's well-being, how he looks about himself and his mindset in life. It is as well a product of how he takes maintenance of himself. One of the things that adds up up to the beauty of a person is the eloquence, lucidness, and cleanliness of his skin. Mission Product concentrates on the demand for skin attention of athletes and other sports aficionados. Some of the illustrious identifies in sports that are users of Mission Product are Steve Nash, professional basketball player; Amanda Beard, Gold Medalist in swimming; Jessica Mendoza, Gold Medal softball player; and Mia Hamm, soccer legend.Non-paraben FormulationMission Product does not utilisation parabens, which are chemical substances that are normally utilized as cosmetic preservatives. Though they are furnished with the power to kill fungi and bacteria, a lot of experts make safeguards against their utilisation because there are instances of sk...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>The History of Liverpool Football Club</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 02:53:54 -0600</pubDate>
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        Liverpool Football Club have been League Champions  times, FA Cup winners seven times, League Cup winners seven times, European Cup winners five times and UEFA Cup winners three times.The Football League was founded in  and Anfield was one of their original grounds, and Everton FC won the League Championship there in . Everton left Anfield in a dispute with chairman John Houlding over rent ? in  Everton were paying  but by  he was charging them . The majority of the players and the board left to...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Liverpool Football Club have been League Champions  times, FA Cup winners seven times, League Cup winners seven times, European Cup winners five times and UEFA Cup winners three times.The Football League was founded in  and Anfield was one of their original grounds, and Everton FC won the League Championship there in . Everton left Anfield in a dispute with chairman John Houlding over rent ? in  Everton were paying  but by  he was charging them . The majority of the players and the board left to build a new ground but he, John Houlding, the Mayor of Liverpool, stayed behind and created Liverpool Football Club.Liverpool F.C. was formed on the th of March  at John Houlding's house in Anfield Road with his closest friends left from Everton FC. He had basically been left with an empty ground so had to form a new team to play in it! The Clubs initial application to join the Football League was rejected so they played their first match in September  a...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Raising Emotionally Intelligent Sons</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:00:55 -0600</pubDate>
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        Mommy, I fell down, said the -year-old to his mother during arecent soccer practice. Were you tough? asked his mom. Yeah,he said and walked away with his head down. I was at this soccer practice with my daughter, and feeling justa bit out of place as the only dad there. When I heard thisexchange, it reminded me of the ways we can blindly follow theold school concerning how we raise boys. The old school saysthat boys should be tough, independent and reject feelings ofbeing weak or fearful. When I...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA['Mommy, I fell down,' said the -year-old to his mother during arecent soccer practice. 'Were you tough?' asked his mom. 'Yeah,'he said and walked away with his head down. I was at this soccer practice with my daughter, and feeling justa bit out of place as the only dad there. When I heard thisexchange, it reminded me of the ways we can blindly follow the'old school' concerning how we raise boys. The old school saysthat boys should be tough, independent and reject feelings ofbeing weak or fearful. When I heard this mother ask her son ifhe was tough, I wanted to say, ' All he wants is for you to askif he's OK!'What does raising 'tough and independent' boys create?Men generally haven't received the training in 'emotionalintelligence' that women have. They have a harder timeidentifying their own feelings, as well as the feelings ofothers. They have been trained from an early age to learn thatbeing tough is more important than showing feelings. When you employ the old scho...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Bring Your Horse with You to Dallas</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:40:09 -0600</pubDate>
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        There are few cities in the United States that are as welcoming to horses and their owners as Dallas. The variety of boarding facilities, training opportunities, horse shows and rodeos all make Dallas one of the most horse-friendly places around. One example of the excellence in Dallas is the Park Lane Equestrian Center. This is hard to believe, but part of the facility called the Park Lane Ranch includes over , square feet of climate-controlled riding space! There is just as much outdoors as we...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[There are few cities in the United States that are as welcoming to horses and their owners as Dallas. The variety of boarding facilities, training opportunities, horse shows and rodeos all make Dallas one of the most horse-friendly places around. One example of the excellence in Dallas is the Park Lane Equestrian Center. This is hard to believe, but part of the facility called the Park Lane Ranch includes over , square feet of climate-controlled riding space! There is just as much outdoors as well, but with that kind of opportunity available to you, you can ride all year long! Making sure that their space appeals to everyone in the family, the center also offers volleyball, softball, golf, a driving range and a petting zoo. Some of the other local boarding stables include Rocking M Stables, the Jo Labec Riding Stables and the White Rock Stables. If you enjoy polo, the Dallas Polo Club hosts a variety of events every year. There are also plenty of chances to purchase horses as well...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Why the price of football match tickets must come down</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 25 Dec 2009 01:13:33 -0600</pubDate>
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        These days a ticket to a football match could cost you anything up to  a game. It has recently been reported that soccer fans are finding the ticket prices hard to take and are having to make financial sacrifices to pay for their next season ticket, with a study revealing that one in four Premier League football fans had already started saving up to renew their seat at leading grounds. Two out of five fans revealed that they were having to make serious financial sacrifices to renew their ticket....	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[These days a ticket to a football match could cost you anything up to  a game. It has recently been reported that soccer fans are finding the ticket prices hard to take and are having to make financial sacrifices to pay for their next season ticket, with a study revealing that one in four Premier League football fans had already started saving up to renew their seat at leading grounds. Two out of five fans revealed that they were having to make serious financial sacrifices to renew their ticket.It has been suggested that football games have turned from being a working class game into a poncy corporate event ? overpriced for everything from the ticket, to the drinks and food sold, to the merchandise available.Nobody wants to see the fans put out though ? this would ultimately lead to end of football as we know it today. But football is made what it is through the support of the fans, and without them the teams would be nothing. Some solutions are being offered by some clubs which wi...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Make Your Sun Friendly</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:36:46 -0600</pubDate>
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        Every day we hear about the dangers of the sun and negativeeffects it can have on the lives of our families. We continuallyhear about this problem, but very rarely do we hear suggestionsfor solutions to this issue outside of the wear your sun blockor the stay-out-of-the-sun warnings. As a working mom andtaking these issues to heart, I had repeated confrontations withmy childrens daycare provider over what constitutes proper sunprotection. It did not seem right to me that I was doing thingssuch a...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Every day we hear about the dangers of the sun and negativeeffects it can have on the lives of our families. We continuallyhear about this problem, but very rarely do we hear suggestionsfor solutions to this issue outside of the wear your sun blockor the stay-out-of-the-sun warnings. As a working mom andtaking these issues to heart, I had repeated confrontations withmy children's daycare provider over what constitutes proper sunprotection. It did not seem right to me that I was doing thingssuch as walking backwards with the stroller or covering thestroller with blankets to protect my child from the sun while mydaycare provider would not take even take the simplestprecautions, such as applying sunscreen.I have found that our kids being in the sun is a fact of life,be it going to soccer practice, the park, the beach, or justplaying in the backyard. Our children rely on us to protect themfrom the pain of a sun- burn, no less the long-term effects ofsun exposure. My mothe...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Substitute More Active Activities When Trying to Lose Weight</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 02:38:53 -0600</pubDate>
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        So what do you do when friends and family get together? Are you spending lots of time at movies or at restaurants? What about having big family dinners or going to sports bars to watch a game? All of these activities are things that people like to do with their friends and family; however, they are also activities that can be contributing to peoples weight problems. It is hard to be the person that isnt eating with the group when you get together with people. Going out and having fun with friend...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[So what do you do when friends and family get together? Are you spending lots of time at movies or at restaurants? What about having big family dinners or going to sports bars to watch a game? All of these activities are things that people like to do with their friends and family; however, they are also activities that can be contributing to peoples weight problems. It is hard to be the person that isn't eating with the group when you get together with people. Going out and having fun with friends and family usually puts strain on any nutritional dieting plans. A person on a diet that is going out with friends and family doesn't have control, usually, over where and what will be on the menu. It is often difficult to construct a healthy meal at a bar or at a house party. Yet, if you are trying to lose weight then you might want to consider changing what you are doing with your friends and family. Try to decentralize activities with friends and family that are centered in f...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>New Mexico Soccer Player Suspended Video | Elizabeth Lambert Video</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:39:04 -0600</pubDate>
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        A New Mexico female soccer player has become instantly famous all over the web for all the wrong reasons.   ---&amp;gt; Click Here To Watch The Video Everyone Is Going Crazy About &amp;lt;---    Junior defender Elizabeth Lambert was suspended on friday for her behaviour the day before in the middle of a loss to BYU in a Mountain West Conference semifinal. Lambert's actions were caught on video, she was throwing elbows, colliding with anyone who came into contact with her and pulling the ponytail of a co...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[A New Mexico female soccer player has become instantly famous all over the web for all the wrong reasons.   ---&amp;gt; &lt;a rel&quot;nofollow&quot; onClick&quot;javascript:pageTracker.trackPageview'outgoingarticleexitlink';&quot; href&quot;http:floobwire.comvideosmexico-soccer-player-suspended-video&quot;&gt;Click Here To Watch The Video Everyone Is Going Crazy About&lt;a&gt; &amp;lt;---    Junior defender Elizabeth Lambert was suspended on friday for her behaviour the day before in the middle of a loss to BYU in a Mountain West Conference semifinal. Lambert's actions were caught on video, she was throwing elbows, colliding with anyone who came into contact with her and pulling the ponytail of a competitor who fell to the ground.She has tarnished the name of the Mountain West women's soccer tournament by bringing huge amounts of unwanted attention with her vulgar displays.The video of her antics has spread like wildfire through the media and of course the internet. The highlight of which is when Lambert took down Kass...]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>The Grandslam Workout</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:50:39 -0600</pubDate>
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        So if you cannot tell by the title, I am a big baseball fan, actually I love watching and playing sports. I love football, basketball, golf, and even soccer. I understand that sports are a pretty big deal in people's lives. A lot of us were raised playing sports when we were kids, and even though we never made it to the big times, we still enjoy playing whenever we can, even if it is just softball.  But even though we might never play in the big leagues, we can still train our bodies and workout...	</description>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[So if you cannot tell by the title, I am a big baseball fan, actually I love watching and playing sports. I love football, basketball, golf, and even soccer. I understand that sports are a pretty big deal in people's lives. A lot of us were raised playing sports when we were kids, and even though we never made it to the big times, we still enjoy playing whenever we can, even if it is just softball.  But even though we might never play in the big leagues, we can still train our bodies and workout like we are star athletes. Yes, we might not be talented enough to ever stand in the batter's box against Tim Lincecum, or go toe to toe with Lebron James, but we can still take care of our bodies like they do.There are three important keys that we need to take care of in our workouts, strength training, cardiovascular training, and flexibilitystretching. It is important that when you perform all these exercises that you do them properly, quality is better than quantity. If you can keep the ...]]></content:encoded>
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