UFC Cage Fighting

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Cage Fighting dates back to ancient Greece as a featured favorite competition at the Olympic Games of Athens and more than eight decades ago Brazil lent its own influence on this sport with competitions known as vale tudo, or...

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...

Have Some Fun with Ultimate Frisbeeâ„¢

Ultimate Frisbee, often referred to as Ultimate, is a fast as well as exciting non-contact, team sport, played by people of all ages and skill levels. The game had its beginning in 1968 when a group of students from Columbia High School played on a parking lot at...

Cycling

Many people enjoy cycling as a hobby and these people are in very good company because some of the world’s best cyclists got their start from cycling as a hobby. Cycling is an activity that can be enjoyed by amateurs and professionals alike and because of that it is...

How Exercise Can Improve Your Soccer Game

Soccer is a game that is very demanding and requires a lot of training and conditioning. Not many sports are played on such a large field and lasts as long with few rest periods as soccer does. In a single match, the average soccer player covers about 5-8 miles, that...