Cycling Sport; Great Cardiovascular Exercise

Have you seen people both young and adults who are engage in cycling? They join this game because this is one of the sport where almost of our body parts do exercises. As we know that our body really needs an exercise. That's why most of middle age people especially men are engaging in this sport.

What is Cycling?Cyccling is ahighly competitive sport and rewarding past time, but there are so many different varieties within the sport that is difficult to define each one. Some styles are most strictly competitive, while others are geared for leisure. Many requires specific equipment and skills for terrain or distance. The various cycling genres can be overwhelming; however, once broken down, it is simple to see the general ideas behiund each type.

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There are different types of cycling but road cycling is the most popular of all the types of cycling. It involves bicycling on paved roads and is a professional sport as well as a mode of transportaiton and a recreational activity. Road bikes are more lightweight than other types of bicycles, such as mountain bikes. They may be made of steel, titanium, aluminum, carbon fiber, or a composite, which is a combination of materials. Road bicycle can be quite expensive, depending on the technology you use and the accessories you select for yours.

Cycling road races are a popular sport throughout the world. There are different ways to organize a road race. Traditional road races involve cyclist starting a course at the same time , when the first one across the finish line being deemed the winner. Time trials are when cyclists start at varying intervals, each individually or with a team racing the clock. The cyclist or cycling team with the fastest time is declared the road cycling winner.Cyclist use different methods to increase their chances of winning including drafting, attacking, breaking away and sprinting.

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Adventure cycling is another form of road cycling. Adventure cycling involves traveling by bicycle for days or weeks at a time (or even longer), enjoying the freedom of self-reliance. Some adventure cyclists camp out during these trips, while others choose to stay in hotels in between days of cycling.

Road cycling is also one of the top activities which many people are engage of. Many choose to ride bicycle both leisurely and in local races. This sport provides great cardiovascular exercise which contribute much to our health plus a way of exposure outside the world.

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Shot Put

This kind of sport sounds unfamiliar to me. Every time they talk about this sport I did not even give interest with it because I have no knowledge about this. Till such time come that I watched an Olympics and saw this game and I got interested.

The shot put is a tract and field event involving “putting” (throwing in a pushing motion) a heavy metal ball (called the shot) as far as possible. It is common to use the term “shot put" to refer to both the shot itself and the throwing motion.

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There are two basic methods for throwing the shot put. The “spin” or “rotation” technique is the more complex method. The “glide” technique is more commonly-used and, with its linear movement through the throwing circle, is easier for beginners to learn. The following guide offers the basic elements of the glide technique.

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*Place the shot on the base of your fingers-not in the palm-and spread your fingers slightly.

*Push the shot firmly against your neck, under the chin. Your thumb should be under the shot with your throwing elbow pointed outward, away from your body. Your throwing arm should beat about a 45-degree angle to the ground.

*Stand at the back of the circle, facing away from the direction of your throw. A right-handed thrower should place the right foot near the back edge of the circle, with the left leg extended forward.

*Keeping most of your weight on your right foot, bend your knees as if you were moving back into a seated position, while drawing your left leg back so the toes of your left foot line up with the heel of your right.

*Extend your left leg toward the target area and push off with your right foot, “gliding” to the front of the circle while keeping your center of mass low. Your weight should be on your right leg and your right knee should be bent approximately 75 degrees.

*The thrower should now be in the “power position,” with feet shoulder width apart, left arm extended from the body and knees bent.

*Keep your right elbow up as you shift your left to the left. Straighten your left leg as you rotate your hips so they’re square to the target.

*Keeping your left side firm, punch your arms upwards and complete the throw with a flip of your wrist and a strong follow through.

*Remember, your throw’s power begins in your legs and flows upward through your hips, back and arm.

Try to play this sport and I know you will enjoy this.

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Basketball: Most Viewed Sport

Basketball is one of my favorite sport. When I watch basketball in a television, I can always remember Michael Jordan, one of the most famous basketball player in the NBA. He is famous throughout the whole world. Maybe because he is really a very excellent player and he knows almost of the techniques in this game. But why is basketball game so interesting, why is it that almost of the people loved this sport? We know that this is a widely viewed sport in the world.

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Basketball was invented by Dr. James Naismith a teacher at the YMCA International training school in Massachusetts. He wanted to relive the boredom of his studnts during winter physical education classes. He had 2 fruit baskets nailed to both ends of a gym, found a soccer ball and set out some rules which are some of the basic rules today. Dr. Naismith was born in Canada in 1861, and lived long enough to see the game he invented for the first time. The first game was played in a basement gymnasium. There was a stepladder to retrieve the ball from the fruit basket.teams had nine players. By 1897-1898, teams of five became standard. The game rapidly spread nationwide and to Canada and other parts of the world, played both men and women; it also became a popular informal indoor game. U.S. Servicemen in World War II (1939-1945) popularized the sport in many other countries.

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Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or shooting a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules.

The rules of a basketball are the rules and regulation that govern the play, officiating equipment and procedures of a basketball. Most leagues, including the NBA, govern their own rules. In addition, the Technical Commission of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) determines rules for international play.

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The most recent international rulesof a basketball were approved on 26 April 2008 by FIBA and became an effective as of October 1, that year.

There are 8 rules encompassing 50 articles, covering equipment and facilities, regulations regarding teams, players, captains and coaches, playing regulations, violations, fouls and their penalties, special situations, and the officials and table officials. The rules also cover officials' signals, the scoresheet, protest procedure, classification of teams and television time outs.

This is the sport which attracts the attention of almost all the peole all over the world. Not only that, every country adopted this sport and they have their own association when it comes to this sport. This is also the sport which can give better exercise to each person who is involve in this sport.

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Discus Throw Game and Techniques

I got interested in this sport because my son is a player of this. Every time my son would ask a question regarding this sport I can't answer him automatically due to the fact that even I myself donot know this sport. This is also one of the reason why I searched over for this and decided to add this article in my Sports talk blog.

The discus throw is an event in tract and field athletics competition, in which an athlete throws a heavy disc called a “discus” in an attempt to mark a farther distance than his or her competitors.

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Here are some discus throw techniques:

Grip:

Put your non-throwing beneath the discus for support. Your throwing hand (including the thumb) is on top of the discus with your fingers evenly spread. The top knuckle of your fingers (not the thumb) should touch the rim, with your fingertips over the sides. An alternative to place the index and middle fingers together while evenly spacing the remaining fingers.

Stance:

Face away from the target. Stand in the back of the ring with your feet wider than shoulder width apart and your knees and waist slightly bent.

Wind up:

Hold the discus high in front of the left shoulder. Swing it back to the right shoulder level. This action can be repeated once or twice, if necessary, to establish a rhythm.

Starting the throw:

Rotate clockwise, bringing the discus as far back as you can, holding it in your throwing hand only. Your non-throwing should be pointed in the opposite direction as your throwing arm. Keep your throwing hand as far from your body as possible throughout the throw. Your weight is on your right foot. Your left heel is off the ground.

Beginning the turn to the right center of the ring:

Begin rotating your shoulders in the direction of the throw as you shift your weight to your left foot, then pick your right foot up and swing it around the left. Pivot on the ball of your leg foot as you spin toward the center of the ring.

Completing the turn to the center of the ring:

Just before your right foot lands in the center of the ring, push off with your left foot and continue pivoting toward the front of the ring.

Turn to the power position:

Pivot on your right foot, swinging to the left leg to the front of the ring. Your left foot should land outside of the right.

Power position:

Your left side is planted and firm, with your left arm pointing forward. Your weight is shifting from your right side to your left. Your throwing arm is behind you, outstretched, with the discus at about a hip level.

Release:

Continue shifting your weight forward as you pivot your hips. Bring your arm up at approximately a 35 degree angle to release the discus. The discus should leave your hand smoothly of f the index finger with your hand at about a shoulder height.

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This techniques which I've searched from the internet did help me a lot with my son. Thanks for the resources where I got some of the informations.

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