A Guide On How To Emulate Michael Phelps (bass fishing directory)
No commentsBy Shaun Parker
If you have been inspired by the Olympics there are plenty of gadgets to get you fit and fast so when it comes to 2012 you are raring to go. Here are just some from the wonderful world of swimming.
If money is no object then top of your swimming list will be the Speedo LZR Racer swimsuit. Worn by all the top Olympians, it is going on sale to the general public for those keen to go faster.
The most famous of swimmers to embrace the suit is Michael Phelps, the trouble is for us mere mortals its going to set you back around 550 USD when it becomes available in October later this year. The first fully bonded bodysuit is a full-length bonded suit with seams ultrasonically welded together that according to Speedo creates low profile silhouette and reduces skin friction drag.
In the first 8 days of swimming at the Beijing games, 23 out of 25 World records have been won by athletes wearing Speedo LZR RACER with 94 percent of gold medals at the games have been won and 89 percent of all medals by swimmers wearing the swimsuit.
Just make sure you aren’t overtaken by the 85-year-old slow-coach when wearing it, that really could be embarrassing. Okay so we do not all need to go faster than a dolphin, swimming can be boring at the best of times so what about livening it up with a waterproof headphones set.
The new range from H2O is called the AMPHIBX will offer a 100 percent watertight secure seal up to 12ft underwater, the ability to control touch and click wheel controls even under water and come with a connector for using a standard headphone plug under water.
Besides the iPhone the case range will offer underwater protection for the iPod players, iPod touch, as well as most mp3 players and phones. The AMPHIBX series is designed to accommodate more than one specific device without sacrificing performance say its makers.
The company is hoping that users will use the soon to be released SURGE bass-amplified waterproof headphones. Available in the US this month the cases are expected to cost around 69.99 USD to 79.99 USD.
Finally if you have got to do some swimming you will need a pool. Thanks to the wonders of Google Maps raucous revellers are using Google Earth to find new venues to party in. Revellers rules include stipulating that everyone has to wear fancy dress and also bring a bike to allow a fast getaway if the pool owner appears. A spokesman for Devon and Cornwall Police warned owners of swimming pools should be on their guard.
Shaun Parker is an expert on swimming equipment and provides impartial advice on all aspects of fitness equipment.
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Get A Massage In Winston-Salem
By Caril Mass
Have you ever received a massage in Winston-Salem, North Carolina? If you haven’t done it already you should put it on your list of things to do. Winston-Salem has some of the most beautiful natural scenery in the country and is considered one of the most serene and spiritual places to live or to visit. So, whether you go to Winston-Salem for a business trip, a truly fabulous family vacation, or a household relocation you might find you want to receive massage therapy. Massage in Winston-Salem is widely available from independent Licensed Massage Therapists, Massage Clinics, and an abundant number of Day Spas.
Massage in Winston-Salem is something that is memorable and enjoyable and something you’ll want to repeat over and over. Whether your goal is to completely relax with a slow, soothing massage, relieve muscular pain and chronic tension, have a more comfortable pregnancy, or improve your sports performance Massage Therapists in Winston-Salem can help you achieve your goals. In fact there are several types of Massage in Winston-Salem. The most commonly offered massage techniques in Winston-Salem are:
Swedish Massage - relaxing massage using gliding strokes, kneading, friction, and striking strokes along with gentle stretching and rocking.
Hot Stone Massage - perhaps the most relaxing and luxurious massages you can get. Heated stones seemingly melt away stress and tension.
Aromatherapy Massage - a very relaxing and therapeutic massage incorporating the benefits of both massage and essential oils for an incredible effect you’re going to love.
Pregnancy Massage - massage for the mother-to-be helping her to decrease pain and discomfort throughout the pregnancy.
Neuromuscular Therapy - advanced pain relief targeting specific trigger points in muscles, tendons, and attachment sites.
Lymphatic Drainage Massage - specifically used for decreasing swelling and edema as well as improving the circulation of the body’s lymph. It’s detoxifying and some think it improves the immune system too.
Deep Tissue Massage - massage of the deeper musculature and connective tissue to release chronic tension and pain. It’s often a firmer massage that is appreciated by experienced clients.
However, in addition to the more commonly practiced massage techniques your Winston-Salem based Massage Therapist might also practice some other well known massage therapy techniques:
Sports Massage
Myofascial Release
Medical Massage
Acupressure
Shiatsu
Ortho-Bionomy
You might even want to try a special treat when you get a massage in Winston-Salem like Couples Massage where a couple can receive their massage together in the same massage room with two massage therapists. During the couples massage each member of the couple can choose to receive a different massage from that of their partner. Or, for the true massage therapy enthusiast some Massage Establishments and Day Spas offer Four Hand Massage, or Tandem Massage, where you can be massaged by two massage therapists at the same time.
Massage in Winston-Salem is also very convenient to receive. Massage in Winston-Salem is available on an incall basis at a Massage Therapist’s office, salon, or clinic, in a Massage Clinic, or in one of many conveniently located Day Spas. Massage in Winston-Salem is also available on an outcall basis in your Winston-Salem area home, office, or hotel. No matter where you are in this beautiful city a great massage is just minutes away.
So what’s stopping you from receiving the benefits of massage? Massage in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is relaxing, stress reducing, pain relieving, and performance improving so get one today.
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Majorca Helps British Cycling Hit Olympic Goldmine
By Roger Munns
The majority of Olympic athletes train their entire lives for a shot at competing in front of the world. Only the absolute best make it that far. Every little thing matters when you’re going for the gold: diet, training, mindset, and support.
In the 2008 Summer Olympics, the British Cycling Team was more successful than even they could have hoped. The team that once didn’t have enough money for proper uniforms took home an astonishing eight gold medals out of a total of 19 for Great Britain.
Under careful and constant leadership, the British Cycling Team worked very hard to shake off the team’s humble history and climb to the top of their game in Beijing. Following their promising performance in Athens in the 2004 Olympics, the team was dedicated to training hard, improving every aspect of their performance, and taking home a pot of gold.
Part of their training equation was superior leadership and teamwork. The entire British Cycling Team, from the helpers in the pit to the team’s performance director Dave Brailsford, worked tirelessly to hone the cyclists’ abilities. Through training and the heartening results of the World Cup, the British team pushed themselves to a new level of greatness.
One of the highlights of the team’s ascent was their performance in the 2007-2008 UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics series. Over the course of the five rounds, the British team showed incredible skill. But even more than that, they showed admirable team cohesiveness.
In order to get where they were during the World Cup series, and where they are now after the Beijing Olympics, the British Cycling Team had to train like never before. Their routine consisted of up to seven hours on the road every day. The grueling schedule and merciless drive to succeed were somewhat tempered by the luxurious surroundings during part of their training.
The luxurious period of the team’s Olympics training was spent in Majorca; a Balearic Island known for its hospitality and near-perfect weather.
For the British Cycling Team, though, it meant long days of grueling training. The team had a favourite area of tough hills where they would ride until they simply couldn’t go any longer. This is a far cry from the vacations most people spend in Majorca. But if you have to push yourself to the edge of your physical endurance and strength, there’s no lovelier place to do it.
The British Cycling Team isn’t the only group of cyclists using Majorca as an idyllic backdrop to their training. Several other groups of amateur cyclists make their way to the island every winter and spring to train in the beautiful setting. They may not be headed to the Olympics right away, but among those amateur cyclists could be another great British Cycling Team in the making.
All of the elements present in the training of this record-breaking team came together to create something wonderful. Whether it was the brilliant leadership of Dave Brailsford, the tough but effective daily workouts or the overall positive chemistry of the team, one thing is certain. The British Cycling Team of the 2008 Summer Olympics will go down in the country’s history as national heroes, and enthuses Britain to the London 2012 Olympics.
Details about Majorca flights to Palma Airport are available through travel guide yourmajorca.net - and they have other Majorca information.
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