The shoulder blade, or scapula, is one of the largest bones in the upper body. Several muscles attach to the scapula and act as stabilizers. If these muscles do not function properly, a condition can develop in which the inside edge of the scapula sticks outward.

All those pikes, herkies and split jumps may look easy when you see them on TV, but cheerleaders actually have to work pretty hard to pull off those feats with ease. If you're struggling to gain height in your jumps, spend a few days each week working on several types of training.

Although trout often are the preferred catch of fly fishermen, a fly is not the only bait that will attract the delicious fish. You can fish for trout using a light line and ultralight spinning tackle, and baiting your hook with natural bait--including dough bait you can make in your own kitchen.

Any parent knows that young children are filled with energy, eager to run, jump and play. Transferring that natural energy to competitive sports can help keep kids active and healthy as the grow, and other distractions increase that may lead to a more sedentary lifestyle.

A kayak is a small, narrow boat traditionally propelled with the use of a double-bladed paddle. As with other pieces of boating equipment, determining the ideal length of a kayak can sometimes be a challenging process.

Lifting weights can raise or lower your blood pressure. There are differences between how weightlifting effects your blood pressure during rest and exercise. Knowing how weight training might lower blood pressure can lead to improved cardiovascular health.

Teams that often end up on the winning end of the score in team sports are those that work well together. Learning to cooperate with others towards a common goal in sports is what builds character, friendship and important life skills for players and coaches.