The Health Benefits of Ballet Dancing

August 27, 2011 – 11:40 pm

Whether your goal is to stay fit, expand your mind or improve your well being or all of the above, ballet has tremendous benefits for all. Combining flexibility, muscle work and cardiovascular movement, ballet is a sure way to get into shape.

You can experience many health benefits of ballet dancing even if youre not a professional dancer. If youre looking for a fun and challenging way to get in shape, improve indurance and flexibility try ballet!

Ballet is a great way to get into shape. Not only is it a good cardio workout, but your muscles are actively engaged as you are developing strength, which will in turn help burn fat and contribute to a sleek physique.

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Tags: Ballet, Ballet Dancing

Is It Time for Physical Therapy? What to Expect and Insurance Costs

August 27, 2011 – 1:36 pm

You stretch, you run, you lift, you exercise every day, yet something doesn’t feel quite right. Maybe it’s a nagging pain or stiffness in your joints that won’t go away.

Whatever the problem, maybe it’s time to see a physical therapist.

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Best Free Workout Music for the iPod

August 27, 2011 – 6:15 am

Your iPod can be a powerful fitness tool, not just a jukebox. Learn where to find free video downloads and workout playlist downloads that can supplement your workouts.

If the first thing you reach for at the gym is your iPod, you’re probably already using your MP3 player to create playlists of music that motivate you through your workout. But did you know that you can use your iPod as a trainer in addition to being a jukebox at the gym?

The web abounds with great resources for gym rats who want to use their iPods to lose weight. Kick your workouts into high gear with free specially-designed iPod song downloads and iPod video downloads to supplement your workouts.

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Phone Book Tearing Submissions

August 26, 2011 – 11:19 pm

Hello DIESELS!

The Mighty Atom, One of the Best Strongmen Ever

We are three weeks into the Diesel Classic Strongman Feats Tournament.

Here is where we left off going into last week:

Here is how the tournament panned out last week for Phone Book Tearing:

So, the new scores in the Phone Book Tearing bracket:

And the new running totals after Reverse Nail Bending, Card Tearing and Phone Book Tearing:

BOOM!!

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