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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.
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!
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.
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: 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.
Kate and Kurt Cheer on World Series Champ A-Rod!
Kate Hudson had her dad Kurt Russell by her side last night as they watched Alex Rodriguez and the Yankees take home the World Series title after beating the Phillies in game six. A-Rod joined teammates like Mark Teixiera, A.J. Burnett, and CC Sabathia for a fun-filled afterparty at 1Oak, which also brought out Derek Jeter and his girlfriend Minka Kelly.
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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Sports Drinks May Do Kids Good on the Field
The combination of organized sports and hot weather can provide a dangerous on-field combination. Parents know that water is the best hydrator, but several studies show that kids don't drink enough of it when participating in athletic activities — even if it is readily available.
In one study, when both water and a sports drink such as Gatorade or Powerade were available, kids "eagerly downed 91 percent more than when offered water alone."
Back to Basics: Benefits of Sports
As kids we are encouraged to get involved in sports because not only are they great physical motivators, they are also great mentally and for team building. As adults, we may have our team building skills under control, but still would love to get the physical benefits of playing sports.
Just in case you forgot, here are some basic sports that you may want to get involved in:
- Soccer is great for the sticks.
geeksugar's EA Sports Active 30 Day Challenge Begins!
Get ready, get set, because I've teamed up with the ladies over at Green Pixels for our 30 Day EA Sports Active challenge! I'm all warmed up after a some fun cardio and strength training exercises, and am excited to see what week two will bring.
Included in the EA Sports Active kit (which costs $57) is the Sports Active Wii disc, a leg strap which will hold the nunchuck in place while you hold the Wiimote, and a resistance band to increase the intensity of certain exercises like bicep curls and shoulder presses.
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