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Gifts For the Extreme Sports Enthusiast
Extreme sports are death-defying, adrenaline-pumping activities that leave most of us staring in disbelief. And whether it's rock climbing, snowboarding, or skydiving, you may have someone special in your life who likes to push the limits. Here are my picks for gifts that will keep your action adventure buddy safe, warm, and protected no matter where they are.
Now Is the Time to Get Ready For the Slopes
Even though we're in the middle of Fall and I've yet to see any real signs of snow, experts say now is the time to get your butt in gear for Winter sports. Days on the slopes can be long and require a good amount of endurance, especially if you're the type who likes to visit the mountains for an extended weekend or even longer.
Veteran Winter Olympic athletes like ski racer Daron Rahlves and snowboarder Elena Hight recommend doing specific training for Winter sports six to eight weeks before the season starts.
The Beckham Boys Show Off Their Sports Skills!
The Beckham boys hit the park in LA yesterday to play a variety of sports while Victoria was away in London. Cruz, Romeo and Brooklyn tackled each other but were careful with David who is still wearing a protective boot around his foot before playing in this weekend's MLS Cup game in Seattle. His tendency to get shirtless on the soccer field helped him make the list of People's Sexiest Men Alive and according to Victoria the fact that he's such a loving dad makes him all the more hot.
Daily Tech: EA Sports Active Opens Two Temporary Stores
- Right up until Christmas, you can test out EA Sports Active in stores in San Francisco and Boston — EA Sports Active
- Walmart's Black Friday ad has surfaced — CrunchGear
- Firefox 3.6 Beta3 for Windows, Mac, and Linux users is now available to download — Lifehacker
- Hulu has just teamed up with EMI to offer music videos on its free video streaming site — The New York Times
- The Nokia N900 is now on sale in the US — CNET
- Find out how you can download videos to your iPhone — Switched
Do You Take Your Tot to Sporting Events?
What's porous, striped or gold all over? Mini "Cheeseheads," wee Yankees, or lil Lakers, of course. While tiny tots may not understand the sport at hand, many parents enjoy the ritual and family time spent together at big sporting events.
Brandi Chastain and Her Bra: a Great Moment in Women's Sports?
When the US women's soccer team won the Word Cup in 1999, it was thanks to Brandi Chastain. She scored the winning goal on a penalty kick and promptly ripped off her shirt to celebrate. The moment has been nicknamed "the bra heard 'round the world."
Sports Energy Products Explained: Drinks, Powders, and Tablets
In order to sustain your energy for long workouts, you need to refuel with some kind of sporty energy product. Sport nutrition products are manufactured in so many forms these days — sport drinks, powders, energy bars, goos, and chews — so how do you know which one is right for you? Hopefully I can ease your confusion starting with sport drinks, powders, and tablets.
Sports Energy Products Explained: Gels and Chews
When you need energy for long workouts, there are many choices. Sport drinks, powders, and tablets offer fuel with hydration, but many just provide electrolytes to prevent dehydration. If you're working out for over an hour, you need to provide your muscles with some fuel, aka glycogen, and that's where gels and chew come into the mix.
Can You Ace This Summer Sports Quiz?
From watching the French Open on TV to playing pickup volleyball at the beach, team and individual sports are a crucial part of Summer fun. If you're spending the warm months golfing, playing doubles, going swimming, or just watching from the sidelines, see how well you know your Summer sports jargon.
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Bar and Brooklyn's Sexy SI Bikini Shoot!
Bar Refaeli and Brooklyn Decker show off their amazing bikini bodies for this special Portfolio issue of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue! The girls look fantastic, of course, in all sorts of skimpy attire and while we're used to Bar's enviable figure, Brooklyn is hotter than ever proving that Andy Roddick is a lucky, lucky man! In August we got a sneak peek at Bar's bikini shoot with some of the other models, and here's the finished product — enjoy!
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