http://www.bernie.bloglion.com Bernie Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:52:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Yes, there are many kayak types. They differ greatly in their size and construction but there is sure to be one out there for you. Whether you're a hardcore entheusiast or weekend hobbyist, read the descriptions below so you know what you need - if you're going to buy or ... http://www.bernie.bloglion.com/2008/06/25/one-size-doesnt-fit-all-adventures-kayak-types-explained/ Most of those who love sports fancy rock-climbing. It proves to be one of the best ways to workout and helps to improve both, physical and mental strength. Rock climbing has come a long way and is now not only restricted to the professional climbers. However, the professional climbers do ... http://www.bernie.bloglion.com/2008/06/25/rock-climbing-as-a-strength-and-cardio-workout/ A type of footwear specially designed and used for climbing rocks and cliffs are known as climbing shoes. These are also known as kletterschuh. The requirement while climbing a rock face is to increase the grip of the foot, as it acts as an anchor while climbing. Regular sneakers and ... http://www.bernie.bloglion.com/2008/05/28/learning-to-get-a-grip-on-rock-climbing-shoes/ As winter gets into full gear, people from all around the south are tuning up their skis and pulling out their snowboards in anticipation of a weekend ritual of winter fun on the slopes of North Carolina. This year promises to be a good one, as temperatures remain consistently cold, ... http://www.bernie.bloglion.com/2008/05/27/north-carolina-skiing-and-snowboarding-know-what-to-expect/ In the past few years, Rock climbing is seen as a mainstream sport and the number of people taking up this adventurous sport is on the rise every year. This is because it allows the exploration of inaccessible cliffs, rocks and encourages you to move higher when climbing the face ... http://www.bernie.bloglion.com/2008/05/20/rock-climbing-health-benefits/ For a passionate athlete, competition is the only medium through which he can test his ability. Competition offers the athlete an opportunity to establish himself in his field. By stating how important competition is for an athlete, you realize that when participating in a competition, nothing less that complete physical ... http://www.bernie.bloglion.com/2008/05/20/previewing-your-rock-climbing-route-prior-to-competition/ For many young billiard players ripping off the green baize, which is the woven wool, or wool-nylon blend, used to cover the upper surface of a pool table, is their worst nightmare. But, the horrifying reality of having to justify a bad stroke to the bar and billiards owner cannot ... http://www.bernie.bloglion.com/2008/05/16/is-pool-a-game-for-males/ How extreme can you go? Well. Water skiing will let you decide that. This is one of the toughest in the name of sport. Certain resorts have dedicated themselves for water skiing. They go all out in providing the best environs for the sport and this helps everyone. The enthusiast is ... http://www.bernie.bloglion.com/2008/05/16/resorts-where-you-can-water-ski/ The objective of e very rock climber is to reach the zenith of your performance level on the day of the competition. For this you must start certain preparatory activities almost two-months before the actual event. Besides the usual training routine you should start targeting specific muscle systems (aerobic, anaerobic) ... http://www.bernie.bloglion.com/2008/05/11/prepare-for-a-rock-climbing-competition/ Visualize a 1,000 foot tall expanse of upright, continuous, flawless glass. If you were asked to climb it, it would not at all be possible unless you had suction cups on your hands as well as feet. Now visualize a 1,000 foot tall expanse of an upright rock wall, which ... http://www.bernie.bloglion.com/2008/05/10/rock-climbing-skills/