Although heights can sometimes be terrifying, it can also turn out to be exciting! Climbing has become one of the most phenomenal extreme sports out there gaining more and more enthusiasts worldwide. The sport started out in France, it was introduced in the late 20th century by French climbers placing bolts on challenging vertical surfaces. Later on, it has spread in many different countries such as Australia, Korea, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom, and United States.Inspired by traditional...
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Hand Gliding is similar to hang gliding. It is a type of aero sports involving the use of a glider that floats on air in the sky. The glider is flat and has the aerodynamic structure of a large kite designed to sail through the air. Once in the air, the pilot is given the freedom to direct the glider at his will, and allows him to maneuver the aircraft without the support of another vehicle. It you are the pilot, you will remain suspended from the center of the keel as you maintain your balance...
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The world will never forget the legendary name of Frederick Carlton Lewis in the field of sports. In the late 20th century, he realized the peak of his career upon winning ten gold World Championship medals for track and field in honour of the United States. As a matter of fact, his indoor long jump record in 1984 has been undefeated which made him worthy of the recognition as the Athlete of the Year (Track and Field News) for three consecutive years since 1982 and ultimately the Olympian of...
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Horse riding is one of the best ways to enjoy and experience nature.  Going through natural and wild forests or even parks can be such a great experience especially if you are tired of the sight of buildings, cars, and other common sights in modern life.  Best of all, horse riding provides an amazing and relaxing avenue for both experienced and rookie horse riders to take pleasure in the sights of nature while enjoying the company of their favorite horse as well.There are so many...
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Who says swimming is exclusive to leisure activity? Apart from the fun experience of manoeuvring on the water, swimming yields many different fitness benefits.  As a matter of fact, it is the best way to shed calories while sculpting your body to its perfect form. This applies from the upper body down to the lower body. Did You Know That? Swimming is a perfect calorie burner topping the list of sports activities. For the record, an individual weighing 130 pounds burns 350 calories...
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If you were riding in an open cockpit car, with four big round tires, and an engine that is revving up to an eardrum-splitting sound with the imposed 18,000 rpm and gauging a 360 km/hr or 220 mph/hr, I am certain that you are in a Formula 1 race car competing in a Grand Prix. You might be scared to death. Not if you were trained to this kind of horrifying adventure. Not, if you were Raikkonen, or Alonso, or Michael Schumacher, winner of six titles, or Sebastian Vettel, the youngest...
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The word handball may connote a lot of different games as baseball and volleyball could be considered as handball games. However there is a specific game that is really called Handball. The game Handball was actually been around during the 13th century in Scotland and about the 14th century on its neighbor country, Ireland. Then in the 18th century, both countries decided to standardize the rules, and hence Gaelic Handball became known. At present, the current form of the game has become...
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Weightlifting is a power and strength based sport that has 3 main events: The deadlift, the bench press and the squat.  The deadlift is the event that challenges the competitors in terms of the strength in their quadriceps, hamstrings, and grip strength along with the gluteal muscles, the abdominal muscles, and the back muscles. Additionally, many other muscles of the body are also involved when performing a deadlift because they are needed for maintaining the stability of the body while...
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Scuba diving is a popular underwater activity.  The term “scuba” is an acronym. It stands for Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus.  This is the main difference between scuba diving and earlier types of diving activities and even with other contemporary types of diving such as snorkeling. With the scuba gear, a scuba diver has a lot more mobility and freedom during the dive. He also can stay a lot longer under water when compared to those who use snorkels or to...
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Water gym is short for water gymnastics, a sports-related water aerobics workout that uses water as a powerful gymnasium. It also refers to aqua gym, which is similar to ground gymnastics except for the fact that water resistance in every underwater movement is 12 times bigger than the movement done in the air. Since rhythm is slower in water, the exercise is made more efficient, and the absence of gravity will allow one to perform an exercise without fear of injuring his knuckles. It is also...
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