At one time or another, every boxing enthusiast witnesses the fighters clinging to each other for support feigning exhaustion. One boxer leans his body against the other's in an attempt to catch his breath. This move upsets the spectators and...
Bunions are a source of pain, discomfort and embarrassment. That bump alongside or at the bottom of your big toe signifies changes in the bony framework at the front of your foot. Bunions develop when your big toe leans into the next toe instead...
The speed bag is that little black bag that hangs from a swivel. You know, the bag you see boxers hit with precise, rhythmic punches. It looks easy, doesn't it? Anyone who has tried his hand using a speed bag, however, knows differently. It...
Bunions are a commonplace foot condition that worsens if left untreated. Signs of changes in the bony framework at the front of your foot take the form of a bump alongside or below your big toe. Bunions develop when that big toe leans into the...
Most people associate estrogen with women, when in fact males produce the same hormone. Generally linked to the female body's reproductive cycle, estrogen refers to any of a group of chemically similar hormones found in people and animals. In...
Your kidneys' job is to keep your blood clean by ridding it of wastes and excess water while producing urine. These bean-shaped organs are in the center of your back underneath your rib cage. Kidney infections, commonly referred to as...
Dementia is a brain malfunction that restricts a person's normal activities and generally results in the need for long-term care. As the dementia progresses, remembering, learning and communicating become difficult. Sufferers can no longer care...
Your kidneys have an important job. They keep your blood clean by ridding it of wastes and excess water while producing urine. These two bean-shaped organs are in the center of your back underneath your rib cage. Kidney infections, commonly...
The say the best offense is a good defense. That adage rings especially true in the sport of boxing. Most champion boxers are equally as good throwing punches as blocking them. Their time in the ring is as much a mental workout as a physical one....
Shoes are the single most important clothing accessory when dressing for a marathon running race. Uncomfortable feet can make for a long 26.2 miles. Be sure your running shoes fit properly. A too tight fit causes discomfort and constricts blood...
In its most genuine form, the sport of bicycle motocross, otherwise known as BMX, involves racing bikes on a dirt track. Built for speed and rough terrain, these motorcycle "impersonators" are over 40 years old. Today, BMX bikes are more...
Blood pressure is the strength of your blood as it presses alongside the artery walls while your heart pumps blood out. If that pressure is elevated for any length of time your body may be harmed in a variety of ways. High blood pressure (HBP),...
Beginner boxers are the biggest offenders when it comes to holding their breath. They think the sheer body force required to throw a punch warrants that. On the contrary, how you breathe while boxing is as important as your stance and hand...
For some marathon runners crossing the finish line is enough. Running a successful race, however, calls for setting short and long-term personal goals. Goals can include shaving a minute off your time each week; deciding on a desired completion...
Most boxers believe it is better to hit than be hit. To that end, they use "guards" or "styles" to block or intercept their opponent's punches. Which particular guard or style a fighter employs depends on what needs shielding their body or their...
The boxing stance is the cornerstone for throwing punches. Place your feet shoulder-width apart with your weight equally balanced on both legs. Right-handed boxers stand squarely with their left foot in front. Left-handed boxers lead with their...
Carbon monoxide (CO). It is called the silent killer because it is odorless, invisible and deadly. This poisonous gas kills more people every year than any other poison. It takes the place of oxygen in your blood and prevents oxygen from making...
Boxing is all about the hands. The sport centers around repeatedly throwing hard-hitting punches, making handwraps a necessity. These cotton wraps avert injury and damage by safeguarding your wrists, knuckles, thumbs and bones. In fact, unless...
