Recreation and Sports Information
List number 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5

The Best Golf Exercises Are Very Simple

The best golf exercises are not complicated; you don’t need to be a member of a gym; and you don’t need thousands of dollars in equipment. Yes…there are new golf fitness machines coming out in the market that look respectable, but they want an arm and a leg for them.When you think of the best go. . .

Online shopping for bike accessories

At one time you could only buy cycling equipment at your local cycle shop, if they had what you wanted or you had to hope they could order it and then you would have to wait for it to come and hope it was the right size, colour or price. Then cycling magazines started to have adverts for the bigg. . .

Origins of MartialArts in the UK

The Origins of Martial Arts in the UKThe following article offers those students, who are interested in the true history of British Judo and Aikido, a more comprehensive view of the profound effect that Kenshiro Abbe sensei had on British Martial Arts. ESTA are most grateful to Mr Nigel Porter o. . .

Video Game Violence...What do you think about it?

Ever since video game designers were able to put red pixels on their imaginary characters that had recently deceased, there have been people crusading against their subversive ways. The outrage at video games seems to be cyclic, fading very briefly before exploding into the public eye once more w. . .

British Aikido Board Aikido Controversy

The British Aikido Board Aikido Controversy.The Aikido Controversy The Aikido Controversy is now a part of British Aikido History. It was a long and difficult fight to protect the true history of British Aikido from the false claims of Mr Jack Poole and The British Aikido Board. Sport England tot. . .

2005 NFC South football preview

OVERVIEW: NFC SouthIn the NFC South look for Tampa Bay and Carolina to catch and over take the Falcons in 2005, the fall from grace will fall on the shoulders of QB Michael Vick who has been to a large extent a product of media hype, sure the guy runs like a deer but so do most wide receivers and. . .

2005 NFC West Football preview

OVERVIEW: NFC WestThe Arizona Cardinals have posted a mark of 22-42 straight up over the past four seasons which is by far the worst win/loss record of any team in the NFC West, however, that’s all about to change in 2005 as I fully expect these Cardinals to win this division and make the playoff. . .

The Biography of Sensei Henry Ellis

The Biography of Sensei Henry Ellis5th danDirect student of the legendary master Kenshiro Abbe Sensei from 1957.. and 10 years assitant National Coach for Aikido. Henry Ellis and Derek Eastman - 2000Henry Ellis was born May 3rd 1936 in a tough coal mining town in the County of Yorkshire, North o. . .

A Tribute Mutsuhau Otani Sensei

A Tribute to Matsutro Otani SenseiBy W. Stopps Aide to Otani Sensei from 1947. Privilege and Honour I t has been my privilege and honour to have known Mr. Otani for the past thirty years. What can I say about such a man? Reflecting back over the years I well remember my first encounter with him,. . .

Early Days of British Aikido

Recollections of the Early Days of Aikido in Great BritainBy Henry Ellis - Ellis Aikido SchoolSensei Henry Ellis a direct student of Kenshiro Abbe Sensei from 1957.In 1957, I was studying Judo and Karate at the Abbe School of Budo at the "Hut" in Hillingdon, Middlesex, a suburb of London. My teac. . .

2005 NFC North Football preview

OVERVIEW: NFC NorthLook for a changing of the guard In the NFC North in 2005 as I fully expect to see the Green Bay Packers pass the torch to the Vikings and finish below the .500 mark, Pack QB Brett Favre has spent 14 of his 15 NFL seasons in Green Bay and has had a Hall of Fame career which inc. . .

2005 NFC East Football preview

OVERVIEW: NFC EASTThe Eagles once again appear to be the top team in the NFC for 2005, however, I wouldn’t look for them to win 13 games this season due to the fact that each of the other teams in the NFC East should improve this year. A look at the Eagles schedule for 2005 reveals the fact that . . .

Becoming an Ageless Golfer

It happens to all of us, even though we do not want to admit it. The reality is we all get older. Some of you may already know what I am talking about, and others may have yet to experience the phenomenon of aging. Those of you who are reading this article and are no longer “spring chickens” get . . .

What Should I Know About Biomechanics of the Golf Swing?

If you’ve read some of my articles in the past, we focused a lot on training the body to help you provide more power, consistency and accuracy to your golf swing.Today, we are going to get a little more scientific. So hang with me. I am going to explain the biomechanics of golf. Biomechanics is t. . .

2005 AFC West Football preview

OVERVIEW: AFC WestThe 12-5 straight up win San Diego Chargers were the surprise team of the NFL in 2004 when considering that they had posted a shoddy record of 4-12 straight up and 6-10 ATS in 2003, if you had hitched your wagon onto these Chargers all season long in 2004 you were indeed a happy. . .

Golf Swing Trainer…What Is It

Golf swing trainer is a term you might think of for a training aid that works on your golf swing. I’ve come up with a new definition for a golf swing trainer. It happens to be what I do for a living. I won’t take up this whole article talking about myself, but I do want you to think of a golf swi. . .

Golf Equipment Isn't Working

Golf equipment doesn't work? Did that catch your attention? I hope so. Now keep reading.Just the other day I was watching the Golf Channel and they were talking yet again about the latest and greatest drives and irons. This golf equipment (new technology) that has gotten totally out of hand,. . .

Hit Longer Drives…Here’s How

To hit longer drives is the dream of every golfer on the planet! Even the professionals players want to hit longer drives. Is there a magic bullet? Do you really know what it takes to dramatically improve your driving distance?I’ll bet your first answer will be a new driver at $500. Am I right? I. . .

Night Photography: Photographing The Moon In The Landscape

. . .

Perfect Golf Swing Is Within Reach

The perfect golf swing. Aren’t we all looking for it? Now the educating part. The perfect golf swing is not attainable! Did that get your attention? Let me say it one more time. The perfect golf swing is not attainable! Unless…you have a higher level of strength and flexibility specific to golf.I. . .

Florida Marlins in Deep Trouble

. . .

Improve Your Golf Game Right Now

Improve your golf game right now you say? I say, absolutely! Don’t waste another dime on new golf equipment: taking one more lesson or hitting one more ball at the range, until you finish reading this article.You see…it’s not what you think that’s not allowing you to improve your golf game.It’s s. . .

Flexibility Exercise For Golf

Flexibility exercise for golf is a critical component to performing a repeatable, powerful, and mechanically sound golf swing. Senior golfers are the prime target to benefit the most from flexibility exercise for golf. With a declining level of both flexibility and strength, the muscles of the . . .

Choosing A Horse

Choosing a horse will be one of the most important decisions you ever make so for the sake of both you and the horse - take your time.At 50 I was a bit older than the average first time horse owner, so should have got it right. I fell in love with a pretty little horse that I had ridden on a rid. . .

The Athletic Motion of The Golf Swing

There is really one basic athletic motion which is used in all of athletics. The golf swing is golf's version of this athletic motion. It is the same basic motion that is used to hit a tennis ball, throw a football, kick a soccer ball, or break a rack in pool. To describe the athletic motion, l. . .

China Summer 2008 Olympics Cities

Summer Olympics 2008, Chinar /r /China will host the prestigious Summer Olympics in 2008. Already, Olympics fever has gripped China and we'll probaby see another exciting Olympics in 2008. The two cities that will host the Olympics in China are Beijing, which is the nations capital and Qingdao, a. . .

How to Get Rid of Tension in Your Golf Swing

. . .

Golf Stance…And Its Physical Requirements

Golf stance is one of the most ignored terms and issues in the golf swing and yet the golf stance dictates the success of every golf swing you make.When golfers think of golf stance, they don’t realize how hard it is to maintain over 18 holes (four and a half hours). Just take a look at the posit. . .

Golf Swing Problem And How To Fix It

. . .

Choosing a Golf Club

. . .

Golf Swing Improvement Secrets To Stop The Insanity

. . .

Golf Driving Tip That Will Add Yards Quickly

A golf driving tip that can make the difference between being the shortest hitter in your foursome to the longest…consistently would interest you right? Well…the tip I’m going to discuss is not what you’d think, but you need to take notice and apply it…if you want to own your foursome off the tee. . .

Golf Core Exercises For More Power

Golf core exercises. You hear that phrase quite often on the television by the commentators referring to the area a lot of the touring pros focus on to improve their power output and prevent low back injuries.Vijay Singh for example uses weighted medicine balls to work his golf core muscles throu. . .

Use A Golf Training Club To Quickly Improve Golf Swing Speed

. . .

Golf and Fishing what have they in common

. . .

Tennis Humor - The Gift Of Making People Laugh At The Game Of Tennis

To those of us who love to play the game of tennis, it is the competition, the athletic challenge and the potential for artistic shot making that usually gets us going emotionally. There's little time for tennis humor as we focus on ripping that next shot for a winner.But take a step back or just. . .

Golf Exercises Don’t Have To Be Grueling

Golf exercises are viewed by the majority of golfers as “work”. That is why it is so difficult to convince golfers that golf exercises can be fun and don’t have to wipe you out physically.I’ve worked with many golfers in person and with my online golf performance sites, who were shocked to reali. . .

Things You Need To Know About Golf Bags

. . .

My core strength is just fine thank you, but my golf swing needs help!

Some of us may have an idea about what core training entails. Swing coaches and trainers talk about it in relation to the swing, but what actually is the core? When the question is asked, “What is the core?” The most common answer is, “Your abdominals.” The core can be defined as the region of t. . .

A Golf Driver Tip To Remember

. . .

A Golf Fitness Coach Equals Great Golf

Golf fitness coach. Have you ever considered one…and if so, what exactly were you looking for? There are many ‘general fitness’ trainers trying to get a piece of the golf fitness and training market that seems to be rapidly gaining exposure both on the television and in print thanks to Tiger, Vij. . .

The Impossible in football

They say the ball is round and that anything can happen in football. Such is the unpredictability of football that it adds an element of surprise to this game. It is akin to David vs Goliath. Idealists and romanticists will always root for the underdog. That is the reason why Rocky films are so . . .

What can be S.A.I.D. about the Golf Swing?

. . .

Power Golf The Easy Way

Power golf is a game very few golfers can play. What I mean by that is…power golf takes a certain level of golf specific strength and flexibility. There are requirements that have to be in place to maximize your power and golf driving distance.It’s not as easy as getting the ‘latest-greatest’ dri. . .

What Causes Golf Back Pain?

Why it that back pain is such a common complaint in golf and amongst golf players on any course? Does golf back pain have something to do with the game or do most players bring back pains acquired elsewhere into the game?While it is true that there are golfers who started having back pains and re. . .

What Makes A Golf Training Book Effective

A golf training book needs to be ‘user-friendly’ and ‘plug-and-play’. What I mean by that is a golfer should be able to have a clear idea on what he should do immediately to improve his/her game. And it should be easy to apply. No figuring out what to do next. No sense of confusion or frustra. . .

What Will A Good Golf Stretching Program Do For My Golf?

There are many things that a good golf stretching program will do for a persons’ game.Firstly a golf stretching program will tremendously improve the golf swing in terms of the power as well as helping the golfer to control the direction. These are two key aspects that will help to spectacularly . . .

Golf Specific Weight Training Don't Fear it

The fascinating thing about golf-specific weight training is that despite the fear many golfers have of it, there is really nothing to be afraid of.Why should there be any reason for fear when 80 year old persons are comfortably going through them. And what’s more is these elderly persons have qu. . .

More Muscles Than You Think Are Used In the Golf Swing

While most golfers are aware of the fact that the muscles in the lower part of the body are used in the golf swing, many are not aware of just how important these muscles are to the consistent execution of the perfect golf swing.Many do not even realize how imperative it is that muscles used in t. . .

The Power Exercise In The Golf Swing

It is a proven fact that any power exercise will have a tremendous impact in a persons’ golf swing and golf game in general. In fact any strength exercise will have an impact on the golf game.However golf specific power exercises will tend to have an even larger impact in your golf swing. To star. . .