A weight vest is a valuable fitness accessory that can be used for a variety of reasons. Some people wear such a vest during normal exercise for improving strength and losing weight. Athletes preparing for specific sporting events or to reach certain goals during training also use a weight vest.
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Treadmills are one of the most commonly purchased types of home exercise equipment, according to the American Council on Exercise. The versatility of a treadmill allows users of varying fitness levels to effectively incorporate treadmill workouts into a well-rounded fitness routine.
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Hyperthyroidism is a medical disorder that causes the thyroid to be overactive. Those who suffer from this condition have a metabolism that works quickly, which can cause weight loss, irritability and heart palpitations that can cause discomfort.
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If you weigh more than your recommended weight range, weight loss can improve your overall health. Even a modest weight loss is likely to improve blood cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugars, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Volleyball is a fast-paced team sport with two very distinct identities. Indoor and beach volleyball are both played on a court. The primary objective in both indoor and beach volleyball is to prevent the ball from bouncing in your team's half of the court while trying to make it land in the other team's court.
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The pH scale measures, on a scale from 0 to 14, the acidic or basic qualities of a chemical. The pH of battery acid is 0, while the pH of lye, a basic, or alkaline, cleaning substance, is close to 14. Water, with a pH of 7, is neutral, being neither acidic or basic.
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Rice Krispies cereal, manufactured by Kellogg’s, is a rice-based, low-sugar alternative to many of the higher-sugar kid’s cereals available. Rice Krispies is Kosher Parve-certified. For families with food sensitivities and allergies, dry Rice Krispies cereal contains no wheat, soy, milk or nuts.
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Flavored milk contains the same nutrients as unflavored milk. According to the National Dairy Council, flavored milk is a palatable alternative that helps ensure children consume adequate amounts of calcium each day. The main concern regarding flavored milks is their sugar content.
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The semisweet chocolate morsels in your favorite chocolate chip cookie may be more beneficial than you realize.
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Leafy greens, especially dark greens, are a great source of vitamins A, C and K. Vegans and those who are lactose intolerant like that the leafy green family is traditionally a good source of calcium and iron. Packed with fiber, the leafy green vegetable group is a versatile addition to a healthy diet.
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Fun size candy bars, popular at Halloween, are also available year-round. If you are counting calories, these mini-size candy bars make a smart, portion-controlled indulgence.
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Healthy individuals can get most, if not all, of their vitamins from food sources, but for people with vitamin deficiencies and finicky children with inadequate diets, gummy vitamins provide additional nutritional support. Gummy vitamins look and taste like gummy-style candies and come in both sweet and sour varieties.
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Traveling is one of the most common -- and misunderstood -- rules in all of basketball. The travel rule is intended to prevent players from gaining an advantage by moving with the ball without dribbling.
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Exercising in the water is a great way to get a good workout in without excessive impact on your limbs and joints, not to mention that it’s a lot of fun. Using the water to work your abdominal muscles can give you a greater variety of exercises than doing so on land.
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Every basketball game begins the same way—with the tipoff. While it may seem like a simple way to start the game, there is a whole set of rules governing not just the players tipping the ball, but everyone on the court. Making sure the tipoff goes right is essential to starting off the basketball game.
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Medicine balls have been used for decades as an effective exercise tool. Weighted, medicine balls can be tossed and handled more easily than free weights, for an efficient weight-training workout.
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Kayaking is about more than just paddling. Because of the nature of the kayak and the types of maneuvers you must do on the water, proper preparation--including exercise and strength training--is essential to becoming a good kayaker. Several exercises can get you ready to show off your kayak skills in the water.
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Part of getting ready for the rigors of sports or other physical activity is working on footwork, which affects agility, or the ability to move quickly and effectively in different directions. Agility and footwork is key to every major sport, including football, baseball, basketball and soccer.
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Pig, like its counterpart game of Horse, is one of the most classic basketball games and can be played with two or more people. Pig requires creativity and accurate shooting and requires players to match each others’ shots.
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Girls’ fastpitch softball is a popular high school and recreational sport across the United States. It's even an Olympic Sport. The rules of fastpitch softball govern all areas of the game, including base runners.
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