NWSL Power Rankings: Wave sit at the top while Dash and Pride rise ahead of Week 21
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2023-10-06 22:19
MLB Rumors: Pete Alonso asking price, Red Sox necessary evil, Braves target?
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Mexico soccer coach Diego Cocca fired after 3-0 loss to US and is replaced by Jaime Lozano
Diego Cocca was fired as coach of Mexico’s national team, four days after a 3-0 loss to the United States in a CONCACAF Nations League semifinal
2023-06-20 05:22
SEC football standings based on yards per play through Week 2
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2023-09-15 23:29
Jurgen Klopp explains why touchline ban can be 'super helpful'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp explains the benefits of being handed a touchline ban - the German will be in the stands against Aston Villa after recent comments made about referee Paul Tierney.
2023-05-20 01:45
TikTok has gone wild for adult gymnastics – here’s what you should know
Have you always wanted to be able to do the splits or a backflip? Maybe you’ve watched your kids do a gymnastics class and thought, ‘Wow, that looks so fun’. Adult gymnastics is gaining some serious popularity online, with the TikTok hashtag #adultgymnastics getting over 209.5 million views. Influencers such as Anna Archer – who has over 300,000 followers on Instagram and creates content surrounding lots of different fitness experiments – and stunt woman Corinne Nicewick have shared clips of their experiences of trying out gymnastics as an adult. Nicewick, despite being a talented stuntwoman, has shared clips of how challenging she has found the sport, with viewers finding her attempts both funny and encouraging. Gymnastics has put some famous faces in good stead for other fitness-related challenges, with gymnast Beth Tweddle winning the 2103 series of Dancing on Ice and Ellie Downie, GB gymnast taking on the gruelling SAS: Who Dares Wins reality show in 2023.So, what do you need to know before you get involved? How does adult gymnastics work? Can anyone do it? Classes have been steadily cropping up across the UK encouraging adults of all abilities to get involved in gymnastics, and unless you have a health problem or injury that may restrict you from doing so, anyone can get involved. It is not so dissimilar to exercises you may already do like plyometrics (explosive body weight resistance exercises like box jumps), CrossFit or yoga. “Gymnastics is a series of different exercises that test your strength, mobility, flexibility and agility,” says Sofia Zolobova, instructor and gymnastics expert at Gymbox. “It’s also a lot of fun, incorporating lots of different floor, beam and hoop exercises,” she explains. This element of variety can bring a more fun, playful element to your workout routine. What are the health and wellbeing benefits of adult gymnastics? Gymnastics will give your body a really different workout and improve your strength, mobility and balance. “Strength and mobility are both very important as we grow older,” says Zolobova. “Gymnastics uses your own body weight, so not only do you get stronger, you move better. For example, to be able to execute a hand stand you need great shoulder mobility,” she explains. “With our modern tight shoulders, gymnastics can be helpful in improving our posture.” How do you get past being scared? As a kid, doing a cartwheel and taking a tumble doesn’t seem so threatening, but as adults we are all a bit more scared of getting hurt. Instead of falling into the trap of fear, embrace the playfulness of it. Zolobova says: “It’s a really fun way to exercise. It includes handstands, cartwheels and frog jumps, letting you unleash your inner child. It empowers you to do cool tricks as an adult and work up to a certain goal. It’s also a great fear fighter – sometimes you just have to let go and trust yourself.” What should we be careful of in adult gymnastics? Your fitness and flexibility may not progress as quickly as they might have done as a child. “Children are naturally more flexible than adults, so when undertaking gymnastics for the first time keep this in mind. Take things slow and one step at a time – you can always build up strength and flexibility with consistent practice,” explains Zolobova. How do we protect our backs and joints? Putting your back out or hurting your joints is a very real fear as an adult. Zolobova says: “Stretching should never be skimped on and should be thorough and dynamic [involving movement]. It’s also very important to make sure the body is warmed up before undertaking any gymnastic moves, a light jog and jumping jacks are great ways to get the muscles warm fast.”
2023-08-30 21:46
Folarin Balogun switches international allegiance from England to USA
Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun has confirmed that he has switched international allegiances from England to the United States.
2023-05-16 23:19
3 Chicago Bears players who could lose their starting jobs to rookies
The Chicago Bears still have a lot of work to do, but a few veterans on the team could be relegated to the bench because of rookies. For a team like the Chicago Bears that went 3-14 in 2022, there are still several holes to fill and opportunities to be seized. That includes the division and seve...
2023-06-17 04:17
Amy Yang takes the Meijer LPGA Classic lead with her third straight 67
Amy Yang birdied all five par 5s at Blythefield and shot her third straight 5-under 67 to take the third-round lead Saturday in the Meijer LPGA Classic
2023-06-18 07:28
MLB Rumors: Sure sounds like Dusty Baker won't return to the Astros
All signs point to Dusty Baker retiring after the Houston Astros' season-ending Game 7 loss to the Texas Rangers in the ALCS.
2023-10-24 21:48
Joshua Sills: Philadelphia Eagles player acquitted of rape and kidnapping
Joshua Sills, 25, an offensive guard for the NFL franchise, is found not guilty by a jury in Ohio.
2023-08-05 08:19
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