Tag: sports

(Reuters) - Modern cardio machines come with so many bells and whistles that it's routine to watch a favorite movie, scale a virtual mountain, or share gossip with Facebook friends while getting fit at the gym.

But what do you push to maximize your workout?

Josh Lyon, of the chain of national gyms 24 Hour Fitness, advises his new clients to focus on the fundamentals.

"Learn the arithmetic before tackling the calculus," he said. "For the treadmill, it is generally incline and speed. For the elliptical, it is generally ramp and resistance."

Tour de France 2011 Stage 16 Highlights & FinishIts the start of the final week. The race heads into Gap, crosses the Col de Manse, then drops down again into the finish after completing a small circuit. As were heading towards the Alps, this stage is not flat, which is what you would expect, but it isnt too hard either as it just rises steadily throughout...."

The U.S. Women's Soccer Team has made it to the final game of the Women's World Cup for the first time in 12 years.
They take on Japan's team on Sunday.
Christine Brennan, USA Today Sports columnist, previews the match-up with Hari Sreenivasan.

How to Control Your Slice in GolfTo control your slice in golf, you need to realize what actually causes a slice.
Discover how to correct your slice with tips from a professional golf instructor in this free video on golf swings.

INDIAN WELLS, California, Mar. 18, 2011 (Reuters) World number one Rafa Nadal withstood a barrage of power serving by Croat Ivo Karlovic to reach the semi-finals of the Indian Wells ATP tournament with a thrilling 5-7 6-1 7-6 victory on Thursday.


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Andres Iniesta struck a dramatic winner late in extra time to give Spain World Cup glory for the first time but condemned the Netherlands to their third defeat in a final.

Iniesta drilled his left-foot strike across goal - but the Dutch were incensed after referee Howard Webb had failed to award their side a corner moments earlier when a free-kick took a sizeable deflection off Cesc Fabregas.

With the World Cup, Winter Olympics and Commonwealth Games, this year is set to be a record-breaker for sport tourism. Mike Starling gives the lowdown on the legacies created by hosting world-class sporting events.



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The latest youtube video clips of the 2010 Football World Cup: watch the 2010 Asia & South American World Cup Qualifiers, then the rest of the world ... and get ready for the real thing.


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Build muscle and core strength. No barbell required.

We've got nothing against barbells, but dumbbells offer a lot more versatility. You don't need much space, and you can find them anywherefrom the dinkiest hotel fitness center to your uncle's garage. We've put together the ultimate dumbbell-only routineone you can do with just a few pairs of weights.

Why It Works
Using dumbbells allows you to train one side of your body at a time, which is great for curing any strength imbalances you've developed. And because each limb moves independently, your core has to brace harder to prevent you from tipping to one side. Hello, six-pack!

Are you ready for some football? These HDTVs scored well in our fast-motion tests, and are ideal for watching the Super Bowl or the Winter Olympics.

These HDTVs scored well in our fast-motion tests, which can make them good choices for watching the Super Bowl or the Winter Olympics.