The Long Jump

The long jump is an event that many great athletes have experienced through over the years. It is often taught in school, as part of an overall set of track and field events. It is different from the high jump in that the athlete is attempting obtain optimal...

The Javelin

There are not many young athletes that see themselves becoming experts in the use of the javelin. It is not a sport that gets a lot of media coverage nor is there a whole lot of money for athletes in the sport itself (commercial endorsements notwithstanding). Athletes...

NFL Scouting Combine

Operated and organized by National Football Scouting (NFS), the NFL Scouting Combine is perhaps the most exciting sporting event that happens every year. The NFL Combine, sometimes referred to as the National Invitational Camp, is a showplace that occurs every spring...

Boxing Your Way to Fitness

Stepping into the ring and boxing an opponent is a risky choice for even the boxer who emerges as the victor. Blows to the head and sensitive body zones such as the kidneys and liver can cause serious injury. But by mimicking the physical movements of a boxer in an...

How to Become an Athlete

The first rule of thumb to know about how to become an athlete is to know that it takes a tremendous amount of work and dedication to become an athlete. If you are not willing to learn the skills needed to become and athlete, which will require a lot of physical and...

How Exercise Can Improve Your Golf Game

If you ask some folks, they will tell you that they get all of the exercise they need playing golf. How surprised some of these people are to learn that other forms of exercise can actually help to improve a golfer’s game. Picture how much better your golf game...