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Robert Wills Three-peat is highly possible for Lakers in next NBA season

THE BOLD declaration of Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Kobe "Black Mamba" Bryant that the team will attain its third straight crown in the next season of the National Basketball Association is highly possible. Basketball experts said three-peat might be hard to achieve in the face of the tough competition in the NBA but if the Lakers will continue to play its full potential it is very possible.



The basketball experts said one thing going for the Lakers in its quest for a piece of… Continue

Added by Robert Wills on June 24, 2010 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Robert Wills Pierce is no prophet in Celtics loss to Lakers in game 3 of NBA Finals



There is no doubt, Boston Celtics superstar forward Paul "Truth" Pierce is one of the top players in the National Basketball Association today.

Despite his NBA superstar status, there is one thing certain Pierce is just a heck of a professional basketball player and not a prophet.

This developed after Pierce failed in his prediction that the Celtics will sweep the next three games of the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles which would be held at the Boston Garden.

In game three… Continue

Added by Robert Wills on June 17, 2010 at 5:34pm — No Comments

Robert Wills Canadiens showing the world they are for real in NHL playoffs

After defeating and eliminating the top team in the National Hockey League (NHL) the Washington Capitals, the Montreal Canadiens is not yet finish shocking the world.

The Canadiens included in its list of victims in the NHL playoffs the top-seeded and defending Stanley Cup champions the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The eight seeded Canadiens eliminated the Penguins with their tough defence and superb offence to moved into the NHL Eastern Conference Finals against either the Boston or… Continue

Added by Robert Wills on June 11, 2010 at 6:13pm — No Comments

Robert Wills Parker has no desire to transfer to other NBA teams

The starting pointguard of the San Antonio Spurs has categorically denied persistent report that he had the desire to transfer to other National Basketball Association (NBA) teams.

Tony Parker told the media that there is no truth to the report since his heart belongs to the Spurs and he wants to stay with the team for many years to come.

Parker said he had a house in San Antonio and had no intention at the moment to move to other NBA teams other than the Spurs.

He revealed that he… Continue

Added by Robert Wills on May 27, 2010 at 7:26pm — No Comments

PB Triathlon Editor Focus your training for best results

5 tips to help you focus your training towards a specific goal:



  • Thinking about what you want to achieve this year, are you targeting one or a series of events?
  • Decide on an objective for your targets and work out what you think you would need to be good at on the day to achieve that objective.
  • Get the help of a coach or a friend who is an experienced…
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Added by PB Triathlon Editor on April 25, 2010 at 8:52am — No Comments

PB Swimming Editor Catch

One of the key reasons that a good swimmer has such a low stroke count per length is that there are fewer technical inefficiencies chipping away at their ability to pull themselves through water effectively. The negatives that affect swimmers of lesser ability might include some or all of the following:



• Poor Leg Kick mechanics

• Lack of balanced rotation

• Poor Timing

• Low body position

• Short arm pull, early exit and early reentry of the hand back into the… Continue

Added by PB Swimming Editor on April 25, 2010 at 8:30am — 1 Comment

PB Running Editor Are treadmills useful for speedwork?

Treadmills are very handy for speed work, particularly popular among athletes who are short on available training time, but there has to be a balance between indoor sessions and outdoor sessions if you truly want to see gains on the open road.



The limitation behind a treadmill is that you are really just trying to keep up instead of propelling your body mass forward. You do work very similar muscles, but it is harder to gain real-world speed. A treadmill is excellent for helping you… Continue

Added by PB Running Editor on April 14, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments

PB Running Editor Improve your speed and endurance with fartlek training

Fartlek, or ‘speed play’ as it translates from Swedish, is a form of interval training consisting of intermittent hard efforts of varying length in a session combined with easier efforts that usually lasts more than 45 minutes. Its purpose is to stress both the aerobic and anaerobic systems to varying degrees. Fartlek training is generally associated with running, but can include almost any kind of exercise.



When training, it is important to develop all aspects of our physiology,… Continue

Added by PB Running Editor on March 26, 2010 at 4:22pm — No Comments

PB Swimming Editor Kicking drills

The following drills will not only help develop your kick, but improve your rotation and body position as well.

They can easily be incorporated into your warm-up and warm-down and will yield good results if done consistently. Discipline yourself this season to make these and the other drills highlighted in an earlier post part of your regular swim programme.



Kick… Continue

Added by PB Swimming Editor on March 19, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Grazida King Evolv Water Approved for use by Athletes

Because of Evolv’s unique properties involving oxygen utilization, promoting a healthy inflammatory response and its positive effects on athletic performance, we have had many inquiries from professional, amateur and collegiate athletes seeking assurance that the product is safe to use and free of banned substances.

We are proud to announce that the product has been professionally tested by a leading WADA-approved lab and found Evolv’s Nutraceutical Beverage to be safe and…

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Added by Grazida King on March 19, 2010 at 2:20pm — No Comments

Sports Science Editor Quick guide to electrolytes

Electrolytes are chemical substances that become ions (positively or negatively charged) in solution and acquire the ability to conduct electricity. They are present in the human body and the right balance is essential for cells and organs to function properly.



Common electrolytes include sodium, potassium, chloride and bicarbonate. Too much or too little of an electrolyte can cause cells to malfunction and extremes in blood sodium levels can be fatal.



During exercise, you… Continue

Added by Sports Science Editor on March 12, 2010 at 8:45am — No Comments

Sports Science Editor Understanding fluid flow to enhance swimming performance

Sports scientists in Western Australia have been pioneering the use of computational fluid dynamics (CFD), the science of understanding fluid flow, to enhance the performance of Australian Olympic Swimming Team members.



They have been using CFD to model stroke performance. WAIS sports biomechanists have found that is more efficient to change a swimmer’s technique to reduce drag forces rather than solely increase the force applied by the swimmer. Clearly the more informed a swim coach… Continue

Added by Sports Science Editor on March 7, 2010 at 12:07pm — 2 Comments

PB Cycling Editor How to choose cycling shorts

You should choose road-cycling shorts based on the quality of materials and construction. But also crucial is how well they conform to your unique anatomy. Sometimes a relatively inexpensive pair may work better for you than a high-zoot model.



Shorts, like saddles, are tough to recommend because of differences in butts, crotches, seats and riding positions. Every rider has to try on shorts, buy the model/size that fits snugly but comfortably, then hope for the best on the… Continue

Added by PB Cycling Editor on March 6, 2010 at 9:11am — No Comments

Sports Science Editor Measuring VO2 max

Accurately measuring VO2 max involves a physical effort sufficient in duration and intensity to fully tax the aerobic energy system. In general clinical and athletic testing, this usually involves a graded exercise test (either on a treadmill or on a cycle ergometer) in which exercise intensity is progressively increased while measuring ventilation and oxygen and carbon dioxide concentration of the inhaled and exhaled air. VO2 max is reached when oxygen consumption remains at steady state… Continue

Added by Sports Science Editor on March 3, 2010 at 6:00pm — 3 Comments

Chris S. Look what I found to help me out.

Can You Gain Muscle and Burn Fat at the Same Time?

-- By Jon Benson, Author of "7 Minute Muscle"


Many fitness pros just plain don't believe that you can burn fat while building muscle at the same time. Every time I read an article by some doctor or expert claiming it's "biologically impossible" to gain muscle on a hypocaloric diet (a diet low in calories) I just laugh.

I do more than make claims - I have proved this to be true many times. I've had my body fat…

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Added by Chris S. on February 28, 2010 at 2:37pm — No Comments

PB Swimming Editor 5 swimming drills to help you unlock your full potential

Having good technique is the key to developing a more efficient swim stroke and drills are the key to good technique. You need to do drills regularly to see significant improvement in technique and the best way to ensure that you do them consistently is to build them into your warm-up or warm-down programme. If you train with a club, you will also experience many coaches incorporating drills into specific main set sessions.



Here are 5 swimming drills to help you unlock your full… Continue

Added by PB Swimming Editor on February 26, 2010 at 9:08am — No Comments

PB Swimming Editor Preparation for open water swimming

Many triathletes find swimming in open water a nerve racking experience involving poor visibility, waves, currents, cooler temperatures and the hustle of mass starts. As a result, it’s not uncommon for athletes to experience anxiety or panic. Open water does take some getting used to but here are three tips to ensure your transition from pool to open water is a smooth one.





Practise

Sounds so… Continue

Added by PB Swimming Editor on February 22, 2010 at 6:00pm — No Comments

PB Running Editor 4 training principles to underpin consistent running performance

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the amount of different advice proffered by fellow runners and written about in magazines & on the web. With so many sessions and programmes out there, many runners end up over complicating their training.



So remember, you won’t go too far wrong by sticking with the basics and focusing on just four key principles that should form the backbone of your training plan throughout the year. Tailor them according to your goals and distance you… Continue

Added by PB Running Editor on February 21, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments

PB Triathlon Editor Guide to training zones for endurance athletes

Training zones allow you to structure training in the most effective manner to ensure that you successfully reach your objectives. There are 4 methods commonly used for incorporating training zones into your weekly training schedule, these are heart rate, pace (running), power (cycling) and perceived effort



1.… Continue

Added by PB Triathlon Editor on February 17, 2010 at 11:21am — No Comments

Sports Science Editor Focus on caffeine

Most commonly drunk in coffee, tea and soft drinks, caffeine is used around the world by athletes to improve their alertness, concentration, reaction time and focus. Found naturally in leaves, nuts and seeds of various plants, caffeine is not on the WADA list of prohibited substances and does not dehydrate you when taken before or during exercise.



Caffeine has been found to help improve performance in both short and long endurance events, as well as short, high intensity intermittent… Continue

Added by Sports Science Editor on February 14, 2010 at 12:30pm — No Comments

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