Improving Productivity With Photographic Artwork

Appropriately chosen photographic imagery has long been used by advertising agencies to whet the appetites of consumers and spur on sales. Photographic images and other forms of artwork are also often used as therapeutic aids to relax patients in mental health facilities and calm the nerves of restless waiting room occupants. Photography conveys emotion in ways similar to music - it is, in essence, music for the eyes. In the same ways that a stirring ballad can move one to tears, rousing arrangements from John Phillips Suza marches to hymns of the faith to modern day rock and roll can also instill energy and inspire action. So it is with other art forms such as photography. One of the most overlooked and underutilized tools for ratcheting up productivity is the appropriate use of carefully chosen photographic artwork. If you are looking for ways to increase productivity, improve employee morale, and beautify your work environment at very reasonable cost, consider the use of photographic artwork. It is a low-cost, high-impact investment that pays dividends for years.
 
 
Five Steps to Improving Productivity through Artwork
 
1. Simplicity of subject matter. The artwork that best stimulates productivity is comprised of images that convey power and stimulation without resorting to entertainment. In other words, the message of the medium must be sufficiently clear that it is understood immediately. Images that are complex, multi-subject structures will hold the eye too long, as the viewer considers the intricacies on the image, and deconstructs it visually, evaluating the independent elements. Instead, single-subject images with clarity and purpose are most effective. 
 
2. Project power. Subject matter in motivational imagery should not be complicated, and should not contain more than a single word or perhaps two, if it contains text at all. Ideally, the subject is the message. The subject portrayed in a manner that conveys power, action, and passion. The subject may range from a single flower to a soldier in the midst of a battle cry battle to a mountain thrusting itself majestically through the clouds. But the insight and artistry of the photographer is required to capture the subject and convey its essence and its texture powerfully to the viewer. That power and passion may be achieved through the use of color, the positioning of the subject within the frame, or the drama surrounding the event portrayed. (This is often accomplished using motion blurs and similar devices.) Consider the drama portrayed in whitewater rafting images, BMX bicycling images, and other images that reflect power, determination and purpose. 
 
4. Climb with color. Subject matter is the central element of the motivational image, but not the only one. The appropriate use of color helps to inspire and elevate energy levels. Even a single flower bloom, and the spectacular rays of an emerging daybreak across the crystal-blue surface of a lake can provide strong, positive subliminal messages of hope and vibrancy. Like all elements of the photographic artwork, color can be over-blown. The appropriate balance to be struck here is strength and life without garishness and over-manipulation.  But just as black-and-white photography serves to depress the mood and darken the outlook, properly lit color and texture serves to brighten outlooks, and lift spirits.  
 
5. Present perfectly. The final critical element of motivating artwork is presentation. Wide, ornate frames typically distract the viewer's eye from the subject of the image, diluting the drama and energy that would otherwise be conveyed. However, matting often has the opposite effect when it is done well, picking up and amplifying the colors and textures of the subject like a visual megaphone. The presentation is a matter of location, lighting, and housing. For optimal impact on productivity, photographic artwork should be placed where natural breaks in the routine will cause the eye to fall on the artwork in return trips to the place of work. For example, when artwork that is designed to motivate and inspire is hung in foyers and annexes, it should be placed on walls where it will be viewed naturally as employees return to work - not where they will see it as they are leaving for lunch, or at the end of the day. In order to avoid desensitization, it is also useful to display this artwork where it is not in the constant eyeline of the employee, in order to preserve its freshness and extend the life of its impact as a motivator and productivity tool.
 
Photographic Artwork is a Great Business Investment
These five steps will help you capture significant recurring productivity improvement as a result of the powerful subliminal forces of visual artwork. Compelling photographic art is the best way to present the most attractive and uplifting aspects of the real world, and consistently motivate employees. It is a great investment in your business that will pay dividends year after year.

Get Back to Low Rider Biking

A popular style of bike that is coming back into vogue lately is the low rider bike. Unlike standard bikes, that people may use for exercise or transportation, they add comfort and style to the biking experience. For many, riding one is more than just a hobby, it is a lifestyle. Through their bikes, many enthusiasts find a way to express their own personality. There are those who think nothing of spending thousands of dollars on sound systems, individualized hydraulics, and beautiful murals to their low rider bikes. The thrill of building or customizing a low rider is almost as important as riding it and showing it off to admirers.

Many of these bikers join together to form clubs. There is a great advantage to joining such a club, since it gives the bikers a chance to feel that they belong to a community, and they can share all of their ideas and find resources for improving their low riders. For the younger set, it is a great way to meet new people while learning a great skill and getting exercise doing it. These clubs are also very active in organizing biking competitions. These competitions allow the participants to showcase their bikes and their skills, as well as meet people from all over the country.

If you remember the popular show from the sixties "The Munsters", you will remember that Eddie Munster rode one of the earliest low rider bikes ever seen. His was a Stingray style bike by Schwinn, but customized by George Barris to the unique low rider contours. This has remained, since the sixties, one of the most popular styles of them. When mountain bikes and BMX bikes came into popularity in the eighties, the sport of low rider bikes fell out of favor with the biking public, but they are coming back into style once again, both for young bikers who like the sportiness of them and for older bikers who like the stylishness of them.

If you decide to get in on this great sport, there is a wide range of choices open to you. Many people like to buy the components and build their own customized low rider bike. All of the resources, including instructions as will as parts, can be easily found on various sites on the Internet. If you are not handy, you can have a customized bike made for you, by giving the specifications you are interested in. Clubs often have their own websites that have a wealth of information on the topic. They will usually have a section showing all of the members' mountain bikes, so you can get great ideas for designs. Of course, mountain bike manufacturers websites will also have all of the information you may need. It is well worth boning up on this topic before you make the commitment to buy or build a low rider bike, so you have a full understanding of the sport, and can therefore enjoy it for a long time to come.

Extreme Sports Wall Decals Bring Life Size Action to Your Bedroom Walls

If you're interested in extreme sports like Motocross, skateboarding, BMX or snowboarding, then you'll want to read about how to show your fan pride with extreme sports wall decals. After reading this article, you should be able to see how to show your sports enthusiasm with removable wall decals.

Hang Them Anywhere
The really cool thing about wall graphics is that they can be applied to any clean smooth surface. And because they're made to be restuck to walls and surfaces, you can take them down and move them to other locations.

Stands up to Hard Use
Wall decals for kids are going to get touched. They're going to get dirty. They're going to be hanging on the wall in direct sunlight day in and day out. Extreme sports wall decals are up to the task. They're fade resistant. They're easy to clean, and they're durable and will stand up to being touched and moved often.

Outrageous Action
If you're really into extreme sports like motocross, what could be better than getting a larger than life image of Brian Deegan soaring hands free and upside down to put up right next to your favorite flat screen TV. That way when you're not catching him live in action you can still keep the inspiration.

Inspire Your Dad
Look. It sucks getting old. If your Dad is over 40, when he was young, half the action sports like Snowboarding didn't exist. You totally need to get him his own sports wall decals of Travis Rice. Even if you can't have your sports wall decals up all the time, when you hang with your dad to catch the latest competition, you can show your pride by putting it up for the event.

Inspire your Son
Remember when you were young and felt like you were no good at anything you did? Find out which sport he's into and then go out and get him the gear to do it and some extreme sports wall decals to get him inspired. Hang out with him. Show your pride in him and get him fired up.

Better yet, after he gets his gear and gets going, break out your hi-res camera with telephoto lens and get a few shots of him in full action at a meet or event. You can get custom vinyl wall decals made with your own images.

Appeal to the Individual
Action sports are primarily one person pitting themselves against a challenge. Having sports wall decals of the heroes of these sports can only encourage your own kids to explore how to be successful as their own person.

Extreme sports wall decals depict high performing and achieving individuals in action. Fans of extreme sports learn that individual achievements are important and possible. Being able to rely on yourself to accomplish a goal is an important talent to cultivate.

Conclusion
So now that you know some of the benefits of these great wall graphics, what are you waiting for? Show your fan pride. Bond with your kids. Get to know what they're into. Get your own wall graphics today!

Top Ten Extreme Sports

Extreme sports have a craze all over the world. Here is a detailed analysis on the basis of the Sporting Goods Manufacturer's Association International's report. Following is the current Super study of Sports Participation.

TOP 10 MOST POPULAR SPORTS

1. Inline skating 19.2 million

2. Skateboarding 11 million

3. Paintball 9.8 million

4. Artificial Wall climbing 8.6 million

5. Snowboarding 7.8 million

6. Mountain biking 6.9 million

7. Trail running 6.1 million

8. BMX bicycling 3.3 million

9. Wake boarding 3.3 million

10. Roller Hockey 2.7 million

Following are some additional facts on the 12 most popular extreme sports:

• Inline skating:
Out of total population of inline skating, 51 percent are female. However, 58 percent of all regular (25-plus days/year) inline skaters are male.

• Skateboarding:

The average number of days of participation is 44.

• Paintball:

Overall participation in paintball and U.S. sales has grown up each year since 1998.

• Artificial Wall Climbing:

The average age was found to be only 19.9 years in this game.

• Snowboarding:

Sales figures are incredible now. Snowboard equipment sale in 2003 was $141 million.

• Mountain Biking:

Almost 70 percent of mountain bikers are guys.

• Trail Running:

Since 1990, on the whole participation has increased 17.3 percent in trail running. It became 6.1 million in 2003.

• BMX Bicycling:

The average age of a BMX cyclist is 26.

• Wakeboarding:

The average annual income of a wake boarder is $73,400.

• Roller Hockey:

Out of the 2.7 million roller hockey participants, 33 percent of them play the sport on a "regular" (25-plus days/year) basis.

As is said, fear is in the brain! If a person overcomes it, extreme sports are a thrilling experience. If this fear persists in the brain, extreme sports seem to be no less than a suicidal act.

Elementary Bicycle Maintenance - Tires, Tubes and Wheels

If you ride a bicycle the chances are that some day at some point it will break. In fact I received a program the other day on a CD called Ride it Break it Fix it which is all about repairing and maintaining a good functioning bicycle.
 
There are those people that ride bicycles that have no desire to learn how to repair them, but even those people should know how to do some simple maintenance, fix a flat or do other minor repairs.
 
I personally have ridden a bicycle as much as 120 Miles in 1 day. I put between 2000 and 3000 miles on my bike annually, so I need to be able to do some minor repairs with minimal tools when out away form my home base. Many recreational riders will not need to have as in depth knowledge as a person that rides as often or as much as I do, however they should still know a few things. This report will help you decide what you should know based on your mechanical ability and riding style.
 
Anyone that rides alone should know at least how to fix a flat tire. If you always ride with a group or you always ride with a partner, especially if your ride with a partner that is very mechanical you may be able to get by without this knowledge. You should still know how to check the tire pressure and what it should be. Most of the time you will find the recommended tire pressure right on the side of the tire. Check the tire pressure with a tire pressure gauge, not by the feel of the tire. Some tubes have Presta Valves, some have Schrader Valves, and make sure you know which one you have. Most of the pumps in the US are made for Schrader and unless you have an adapter with you or your companion does, you may be out of luck even if you have a new tire and tube.

You can purchase at most bike shops and at most online bike stores such as Bike Nashbar, Bikmania, and Performance Bike a small device that pumps up bike tires using a CO2 cylinder. These take a while to get used to using, so buy some extra cartridges, you are very likely to drain the first few without getting anything in the tire itself.
 
It is best if you always carry an extra tube, or at the very least a patch kit. I have found that patching a Mountain Bike Tube seems to work, patching a road bike tube appears to be an exercise in futility. Your best bet if you ride a road bike is to carry an extra tube, and unless you are very good with the CO2 inflator, get a frame pump. I have had to carry my road bike for a few miles one time and now I always carry a new tube.
 
Here's something no one ever tells you that could save you a real headache. In order to replace the tube you need to take the old tube out of the tire and after you do check the tire itself by running something along the inside. If you feel anything check to make sure it is not the cause of the blowout, glass or a tack can get stuck in the tire, if you put the new tube in a tire that has some sort of foreign object going through it then the new tube will get flattened also.
 
Also before you put the new tube in, blow it up and make sure there are no kinks. You don't have to blow it up too much, just enough to get the kinks out that are there from it being folded up in the box, or wrapped in a bag. Check also that the new tube has no leaks. I have had a few brand new tubes that had bad valves, or even holes in them. I have also had tubes literally explode after they were placed in the tire. The exploding tube can often be avoided by making sure the tube is not twisted inside the tire. The narrower tires that use the Presta Valve are the most likely to have the problem. Install them carefully and make sure that there are no foreign objects in your tire.
 
If you have quick release hubs on your bike then you won't need any wrenches to remove the wheel from the bike. For most bikes you will need a wrench to remove the wheels from the bike itself. A set of tire removal tools are invaluable for changing a tube. I have one that I bought in Arizona back about 20 years ago. It does not need to be fancy, the best one I have looks like a plastic screwdriver with a strange head on it. I also have some Maxxis Tools that my grandson Jason won at McDonough Georgia at a BMX Race. He picked up some Maxxis tires that day too.
 
Once you have replaced the tube and repaired the flat and have put the tire back on the bike you should check the wheel for True. That simply means that when you spin the wheel does it wobble back and forth or does the brake pads or the fork stay the same distance from the side of the tire all the way around?
 
Some of the causes of wobble can be a broken or weak spoke. It also can be that the tire is not centered or that the quick release has not been tightened properly. You can ride a bike for a while with a wheel that is out of true, but you should have it checked and repaired at a shop very soon after finding the problem. If you have a broken spoke or a bent spoke, you should have the bike checked by a competent shop ASAP. If it is a matter of the wheel is incorrectly seated or the quick release not being tightened simply re-seat the wheel or tighten the quick release. 
 
I plan to make a series of these reports on various aspects of bike repair and maintenance and will possibly be doing some videos that relate to these reports. 
 
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Dirt Bike Reviews Can Save You Money

There is nothing quite like dirt biking, it blows all the cobwebs away and gets work out of your head for awhile or hopefully a lot longer. But you need to make sure that you are getting the best gear for your money. Dirt bike gear does not come cheap and there is plenty of sub standard stuff out there that will give you very little bang for your buck. Then again, a lot of the original maker's gear can be good, but it is just so much more expensive than the pattern parts and accessories that it seems a bit pointless paying that much more for it. Of course the quality's there but just because some of the alternatives are made by other companies that doesn't necessarily mean that they are going to be inferior. Even if they are not quite as good, then the difference in price might still make the pattern parts worth going for.

Of course, the trouble is that unless you know someone that has used them, how do you know which are the good parts and accessories that will give you great performance as well as a considerable cost savings over the original parts. Well, probably the best answer is too look at as many dirt bike reviews in biking magazines as you can. Dirt bike magazines very often have sections where they try out new and used pattern parts and give you the low down on which are the best for the price they cost.

Many Internet dirt bike review sites also have a section for parts and accessories and you can pick up some really good tips there. After all, what is the point in spending all your hard earned money without knowing if the items that you are buying are any good or not or if you could get the same thing cheaper and just as good?

However probably the best of all the dirt bike review mediums is the many different dirt bike forums and Internet chat rooms. These are really great because of the fact that they are interactive. You don't have to go through piles of dirt bike reviews in magazines or sites to find what you are looking for, you just ask a question and then see if anyone else has used the parts that you are thinking of buying. That way you can not only get a review, but probably the best review around, someone that has actually used the things and can tell you what you need to know. If you are thinking of upgrading or getting some replacement items then it is worth trying to get some feed back to make sure that you are getting best that you can afford.

Bike Wheel Types - The Right Wheel For Your Cycling Lifestyle

Not every biker is unique and they have different needs and purposes for riding a bicycle. Some people ride their bikes to serve as replacement for cars while some ride them as a sport or for racing. Knowing the bike wheel types allows you to make the most of your bicycle while ensuring that your cycling needs are met efficiently.

The mountain bike wheel

Among the most common bike wheel types is the mountain bike wheel that is designed for mountain bikes. They usually have 26-inch rims that are often the standard size for mountain bikes and they also have clincher tires. However, you can also find them nowadays in tubeless variants. Still, mountain bike wheels contain low air pressure so they can absorb shock better. These wheels are suitable for off-road cycling that usually consist of steep climbs, dirt trails, unpaved roads, etc.

For racing and stunts

There are also bike wheel types suitable for rougher conditions including stunts and racing purposes. For stunts and jumps, the ideal wheels to use are BMX wheels can provide you with more pressure and shock absorption to support your moves and swerves. On the other hand, there are racing wheels that are lighter so you can swerve quickly through various race tracks. Racer wheels are also aerodynamic and are thinner and leaner.

Buy according to usage

Aside from your riding style, it is important to match the bike wheels to the type of bike that you have. That way, you can ensure that your bike is able to perform well for you as a mode of transportation, for racing, or for riding on rough roads. The lighter the wheels are, the lesser drag issues you encounter so you can pedal effortlessly. Meanwhile, buy stronger and thicker bike wheels if you are into riding or if you need to let your bike pass through rough roads.

Bicycle Designs & Styles - Choosing Between Custom Made Cycles and Factory Built Bikes

Currently there are many types of bicycles available. Even so, the standard safety bicycle design developed in the 1800's is the basis of our current bicycle designs. The types of bicycle most commonly used today are mountain bikes, cruisers, touring bicycles, racing bikes, BMX's and utility bikes. The class a bicycle falls in hinges on a number of elements; style of construction, number of passengers, gearing and propulsion.

Mountain bicycles were intended for trail and mountain riding where the terrain is tough. The frames are constructed to resist the rough treatment of riding in natural settings. In addition, special tires and gearing make it easier for riders to get the power they require to keep moving.

BMX bicycles are another unique style. These cycles usually have little 16 - 24 inch traction treaded tires. They are small framed, making them easier to maneuver and much faster. BMX bikes are usually used for racing and even for doing fantastic tricks.

Racing cycles are designed for road cycling and they are all about speed. They're light weight and have excellent handling. Racing bicycles use drop handlebars, positioned lower than the saddle. This puts the riders body in the best possible aerodynamic posture. The closeness of the derailleur gear ratios permit the rider to pedal at the most effective cadence.

Touring bikes are unique in that they have racks mounted on them to carry the riders gear. These racks are attached to the frame of the bicycle in front and back. The wheel base is also longer than on a standard bike, which makes it able to carry more weight. Also, features such as wider tires and additional water bottle mounts are commonly incorporated.

Tandem bicycles carry two or more passengers at once. Tandem refers to the way the seats of the bicycle are set up, and not to the number of passengers it will carry. All the passengers of a tandem bike pedal, providing power. In most tandem set ups, the front rider controls the steering just like in a standard bicycle.

Low rider bicycles are normally home-built, extraordinary customized bikes. They have normally got an old-school curled banana seat with a extremely tall sissy bar. Ape-hangers are the norm for handlebars, giving the bicycle a "chopper" look & feel. They're normally chromed to the limit and have glittery, high spoke-count wheels.

Recumbent bikes & trikes are designed so that the rider is reclining back in a low-statured position. Also commonly referred to as 'bents. The seat supports the passengers back and the legs are extended forward to the pedals. The seat and pedals are usually at the same height. Tires used on recumbents are commonly smaller and farther apart than they are on an upright bike. Recumbents can be guided using either over- or under- seat steering.

There are other types of human powered vehicles referred to as "bikes" too. Though they are not technically regarded as bicycles, they work on the same general principles. They include unicycles, tricycles and quadracycles. Fun to ride, no doubt, none of these styles are used very often.

Despite the multitude of bicycles that are commercially available, there are always those that want to construct their own. Building a bicycle, trike, or tandem at home is fun and not awful hard. In fact, nearly anybody with a can-do attitude, a a couple of tools and some simple instruction could build a decent bicycle.

Bike building can be done in a shed or garage and it's an excellent small project. For individuals that want a custom-made bike without the custom built cost it's an excellent choice. The bicycle you make could bring back a old-time style or lead the pack into the future of bike construction.

Whether you decide to ride a factory built bicycle or a unique custom bike, the important thing is to get out there and ride! Next time, we'll discuss the important topic of bicycle safety.

Leaps Of Faith - Extreme Sports With Adventurous Appeal

Extreme sports have traditionally been the preserve of only the maddest, baddest and most dangerous to know, and of course rebellious teenagers keen to worry their mums. However, as with any trend worth its salt, the history and variety of 'extreme' activities - also known as action, adventure or dangerous sports - are more interesting than many people realise, and there are well-established organisations which can help make delving into their adrenaline-pumping world almost as safe as any other hobby.

The phrase 'extreme sports' only came into use in the 1990s, probably thanks to the first television coverage of organised events like the X Games. Many enthusiasts actually dislike the term, arguing that most typical activities such as bungee jumping, hang gliding and ice climbing are not 'sports' in the sense of competing against others to win something, and the 'extreme' tag just smacks of mid-90s advertising hype.

Whatever you prefer to call it, extreme sports is a loose and ill-defined category which can include fairly mainstream pastimes like inline skating, BMX biking and snowboarding, (activities which can all involve elaborate spins, stunts and tricks) as well as more 'out-there' pursuits such as BASE jumping, freediving, zorbing, swooping, kite landboarding, volcano gliding, shark diving, octopus wrestling, nude parasailing, mafioso cuckolding (alright, that one's not real).

Just as some of these fall out of fashion - for instance, octopus wrestling is now considered cruel - new sports and clubs are growing up all the time, although several are tongue-in-cheek parodies such as extreme wheelbarrow and the celebrated extreme ironing. Skateboarding and snowboarding, or 'snurfing' as it was originally called, have been popular since their inception in the 1950s and 60s, while kite surfing can trace its origins back to thirteenth-century China when kites were used, just like sails on boats, to harness the power of the wind and allow streamlined, one-man canoes to go much faster for practical reasons, not just fun!

With so much choice and interest in these previously niche activities, it's unsurprising that an industry is springing up around extreme sports instruction and adventure holidays, where novices can learn the basics of a sport and then let loose their adventurous spirits in a supervised environment. These experiences could be the ideal gift for the 'person who has everything'; don't you know someone who'd rather spend their honeymoon in a cage in the Indian Ocean baiting great white sharks, than admiring their new toaster? Don't we all?! How about bouncing down a hill in a three-metre, transparent PVC ball, with or without the optional water, and other people, inside it? It's called zorbing, and it's seriously taking off as the latest way to spend a fun weekend, from New Zealand to Bournemouth.

Bear in mind that some activities should not be attempted by absolute beginners; the BASE jumping academy will only admit 'students' who have completed 200 skydives, and swooping, or 'extreme skydiving', is similar. As long as you're clued up about such regulations, got any necessary equipment, and perhaps made sure your life insurance is up to date, though, why not explore a new activity today - the sky really is the limit!

Beach Cruisers - Defining Adventure

Bicycles are with human beings since more than 100 years. It has seen several reforms in terms of speed, design, utility and usability. People use bicycles for short distance commuting, children use bicycles to go to school, fitness enthusiasts use cycle for exercising, and one most important use of cycling is in sports like mountain biking, beach biking, and cycle races.

Beach Cruisers or Cruiser bicycles are bikes with heavy duty frames and wide tires. Such bikes were introduced first in America, and it became very much popular. Their wide tires provided better balance and simple mechanicals ideally suited to riding on flat sandy beaches. These cycles became popular among people passing time on beaches during the 1960s and 1970s, that's why they are popularly known as Beach Cruisers.

Gary Fisher and Joe Breeze led the foundation of Mountain Bikes by adding superior brakes, and gears to them. build and sell custom mountain bikes to fellow enthusiasts, launching a worldwide cycling phenomenon. They started building and selling custom mountain bikes to mountain cycling enthusiasts, launching a worldwide cycling phenomenon.

Changing Mood Of People

Human mind is always dependent on fashion and trends. The trend of riding a cruise bike became very much popular in America, and Europe, not only among mountain riders, and beach bikers but also among general public. Middle aged people who have the money and purchasing power and who were less interested in owning a faster motor bike, due to their lost passion after an age, started to like these modern day multipurpose cruisers. The benefits were endless; these cruisers provided enough speed to commute from one place to another, proper driving comfort, powerful breaks and gears to make your driving experience easy. Another addition in this list was no polluting emissions like other motorbikes, which made them more popular.

Beach biking also becomes a rage these days, due to fine cruise designs, better dynamics, and option to accommodate your whole body with proper comfort. One can easily experience the pleasure of beach cruising with a lovely cruise biker or a wonderful biking cruise biking session.

Mini ATV Tires

For non-ATV enthusiast, this might sound like news but for those who are familiar with the workings of ATVs, we know that Mini ATV tires play a huge role in defining the performance of our ride. Thankfully, due to technology, there is a wide range of Mini ATV tires in the market, therefore, ATV enthusiasts are actually quite spoilt for choice. Does it make a difference which Mini ATV Tires you use? Of course it does.

Some ATV riders insist that they don’t need high quality Mini ATV tires because they don’t ride in mud all the time, therefore, don’t need special Mini ATV tires for that purpose. But that’s the whole point of getting high quality Mini ATV tires – you want one that can literally work effectively in all kinds of conditions. It’s important. You want Mini ATV tires for hard-pack, mud, snow, ice, rocks and trails too.

However, if you are one of those ATV riders who prefer to have specialty tires because you focus on certain terrains. There are specialty tires that you can buy for your Mini ATV. Mud Mini ATV tires are designed to handle mud holes while snow Mini ATV tires are designed to grab and plow through snow and ice. The trail types of Mini ATV tires are made to give ATV riders a smooth a ride as possible and are often very easy to handle be it hard-pack, rocks or slippery surfaces.

Taking care and using your Mini ATV tires

If you’ve just gotten yourself some new Mini ATV tires, you should always mount the Mini ATV tires rims with bead seat safety humps. This is to ensure that there’s resistance to dislodgement or there’s no sudden deflation when you’re mounting your new Mini ATV tires. Well, if you’re not sure how to mount or use your Mini ATV tires, there’s always the owner’s manual. Oh, we know it’s tedious and if you’ve been riding your ATV for some time, you probably know all the ropes. But there’s the thing, it’s better to be safe than sorry. So, flip through the new Mini ATV tires owner’s manual to see if there’s anything you should pay special attention to. Read the operating pressures and safety instructions sections thoroughly to make sure you know how to handle your new Mini ATV tires properly. Keep your new Mini ATV tires’ owner’s manual for easy reference later on.

Observing the restrictions of your Mini ATV tires’ operating pressures is particularly important of operating your Mini ATV. The Mini ATV tires’ operating pressures are often molded right there on the tire sidewall itself.

Taking care of your Mini ATV tires

Tires can last a long time, therefore, if you take good care of your Mini ATV tires properly, they will last you for years to come. However, this is only possible if you observe rules of using your Mini ATV tires. For instance, riding your Mini ATV on paved surfaces is never a good idea. And although you know how to mount your new Mini ATV tires yourself, it’s best to consult with a professional because only a specially trained person should mount the ATV tires.

Put on a Great School Assembly Program

If you want to make waves with the kids at school this year, consider a school assembly program that won't bore them with talk, talk, talk and nothing else. Sure, the kids will listen, but you'll never know how much of the information they're actually going to absorb. Either that, or they end up squirming and fidgeting through the entire thing, wondering when it's going to be over.

With an exciting school assembly program, the kids will be groaning with disappointment when it's over! What kind of program are we talking about? How about action-packed extreme sports shows that combines riveting music, educational topic discussions, and action all into one? An extreme BMX stunt show riding team can provide everything any school assembly program needs to keep the attention levels high, the focus on topic and provide enough impact to make it a lasting memory.

Whether you need a school assembly program to promote Red Ribbon Week, bicycle safety, drug awareness or other topics that cover school safety, health and motivation, an extreme sports school assembly program is not only relevant to kid interest these days, but can make a difference when nothing else can. Watching grown-ups don safety gear, talk about important issues and provide thrilling stunts all at the same time will make a lasting impression on kids at any well-planned school assembly program, no matter their grade level, throughout the country.

When it comes to ensuring that those kids are going to remember the lessons you've tried to teach, drive it home with a bang. An extreme sports show will spice up any school assembly program, no matter what your topic, and have them talking among themselves about it for months afterward. Whether you're on the PTA planning committee, a member of student council or a concerned parent, suggest an extreme sports show to offer your kids at your next school assembly program not only information and education, but awe-inspiring excitement as well.

Tennessee State Fair Has Animal Fun

Gads of entertaining events can be found at the Tennessee state fair in Nashville. During the month of September each year you'll find everything from animal and vegetable exhibits to Robots strutting their stuff on stage. Also High School Bands from across the state are selected and invited to join the Bands and Fans in the Stands event. Parking at the fair is a cinch if you have an RV. The grounds feature a safe and secure park for visitors who want to camp out a little and spend more than the usual day at the fair. Why not spend the entire 10 days of the fair camping out?

There are lots of animal shows and exhibits available for the fairgoing public. Come and see both Tigers and Sharks on the same grounds. The Tigers of India exhibit features rare tigers of the full range of color variations. The tigers have been raised by hand and enjoy 'playtime' with their human counterparts. Visitors can sit under a shaded canopy to enjoy the Live Shark Encounter featuring professional divers and great white sharks. After the show audience members can have their pictures taken with the Jaw of an ancient 60 foot shark called the Carcharodon Megalondon.

For some thrills and chills visitors should head over to the Bike Stunt Show and the Aerial Thrill Show. In the bike stunt show watch some of the top BMX ramp riders and inline skaters and skateboarders perform fast paced stunts. The Aerial Thrill Show features the stunts of accomplished aerialist and artists who routinely engage in death defying feats, including a globe of death, and the stratospheric swaypoles.

Head over to the Volunteer Village and watch Sorghum Savory turned into sweet syrup the old fashioned way over heated fires. This Sorghum can be preserved for long periods of time without chemical preservatives. After visiting Volunteer Village head over to the Great Lakes Timber Show featuring chainsaw carving, ax throwing, wood chopping, one and two-man crosscut sawing, modified chainsawing, and log rolling.

Skateboard Back Packs and Accessories - Hoverboard Backpack Storage Systems

Since the hover boards of the future will be larger and taller than traditional skateboards they will require a little more room to be stored. For kids using hover boards to go to high school or using them on college campuses to get to and from the dorms, apartments or their homes special changes will need to be made on their backpacks storage systems.

A few hover board designs which had been kicked around at the online think tank discussed inflatable sections of the board. If parts of the hover board can be deflated then the hover board can rest in a sleeve on the back of a custom designed backpack similar to the ones that kids use to put their schoolbooks in.

Once done with class the rider will have to re-inflate the hover board; this can be done by a couple of strategies. A small pump mechanism can be incorporated into the backpack and solar powered operating by battery. The small pump would be engaged after the hover board is turned on which will allow the airflow directed into the inflatable parts. This would fill up the hover board like a balloon (half-way), but additional air pressure will be needed to fully inflate. This is where the small pump mechanism comes in.

The backpack storage device for the hover board will be an integral part for the rider. Skateboards are often put into a sleeve in special backpacks with Velcro straps. The hover board will follow this tradition with only an incremental change as needed. Those who designed backpacks for schoolbooks will also get into the hover board backpack carrying business.

Currently there are several patents for backpacks that hold skateboards and if you go into any skateboard shop you can see the current designs and models; these will all be changing as the number of hover boards increases into the market. There are even some inexpensive skateboard holding designs at Wal-Mart.

The market potential for hover boards is most likely about 35 million users in the United States alone. Much of this will be determined by cost and efficient cease of economies of scale in manufacturing, along with current economic conditions.

Accessories for hover boards will be as common as accessories for new iPods, BMX racing bikes or ATVs. There will also be new attire, safety gear and the incorporation of communication systems within the hover board available online in Internet Stores and in specialty skateboard, hover board and surfing shops. Net centrically speaking the backpack will be an integral part of hover board use in future society.

Lose Weight By Mountain Bike Riding

There have been a lot of strange diets and fitness systems recently but they are not always a lot of fun. One of the latest fitness and exercise fads is to lose weight by mountain bike riding. Mountain biking is one of the most fun things that you can do while at the same time getting a great workout. It's only natural that if you are riding fast down a dirt track then it must be one the best ways to have fun will getting fit. Although it is not always thought of as good exercise, mountain biking is a really good way to burn calories. You just have to make sure that you don't put them back on again at the local Pizzeria after your cycling workout.

If you are just thinking of starting to lose weight by mountain bike riding then you need to make sure that you have got all of the right gear. It only makes sense that if you don't have a good bike then you will not have as much fun and it's quite possible that you won't have as good a workout as you normally would experience. The fact is you need a good bike to help you to get the most out of your mountain biking workout. If you are going to be riding on some tough off-road trails then it is essential that you have something that is reliable. If you just go for something that is not really made to be ridden on a trail, then it might well be unreliable and that can spoil a good day out.

For safety reasons you also need a good helmet. It is essential if you are going to be riding the trails that you buy one that is of good quality and meets all of the recommended safety and riding standards. Mountain biking is great fun but if you fall off your bicycle then you will need something to keep you safe. You also might want to wear some good boots as well. Boots that are made for mountain biking give you good protection around the ankles and are a very good investment.

Many people find that once they start mountain biking they want to continue to spend a lot more time out on the trails. There is not many other ways to burn calories that turn out to be so much fun that you want to keep doing the exercise even after losing the weight but mountain biking has that effect on people. If you want to start to lose weight by mountain bike riding then it might be a good idea to join a club. You can get some great advice there and you will find more people to go riding with. So if you are thinking of trying lose weight by mountain bike riding then it is well worth a try as you will not only lose weight but you could also find yourself with a great new hobby as well.

Creative Assemblies Create Character

Using a creative medium such as a school assembly is a positive and entertaining way to spread the message about building character. Students learn so much from school, and not all of it is good for them, especially when peer-pressure is involved. Prepare students for a life of success by teaching them values and character traits that they may otherwise not be exposed to. A school is much more than just a classroom where math or English lessons are explained. It is also a place where student learn how to face adversity and deal with life or social situations in a closed environment.

A great way to prepare student for the outside world is to spread a positive message through the use of school assemblies. These performances provide students with an audio and visual explanation of why they should stay away from drugs or alcohol, and how peer-pressure can negatively affect the actions of students who would otherwise know better.

Using a school assembly to share with students about positive character building is not only a great way for students to get out of the classroom, it also provides them with a chance to learn about important aspects of life and how to make it better. The important six pillars of character include:

• Citizenship
• Caring
• Responsibility
• Respect
• Trustworthiness
• Fairness

Students who learn any one of these traits understand how important it is to take pride in themselves and their surroundings, how to deal with a negative situation without resorting to anger or violence, sharing with others, treating each and every individual with respect and courtesy, and how to be loyal and create a good reputation.

Each and every student can benefit with the message a school assembly has on building a positive character, especially when it is presented in a fun and exciting way.

Merchant Accounts for Skateboard Shops

Skateboarding is not an afterthought. For the last few years boarding has lost its skates in the public eye. Skateboarding is not a dead art; in fact it's more popular than ever. Skaters have new things to do as well. Since surfers that needed something to do when the waves weren't breaking or the weather was bad turned to "concrete surfing", the basics of balance, skill and committing to a risk in a moment have been and hopefully will be the ethos that boarding enthusiasts will continue to live by.

Today, as many skaters surf, so many snowboard and wake board as well. Its natural progression and the future will bring out crazier and more extremes of board sports for the new breed of athletes who are looking for more than a stick and ball experience. When I was growing up, if you didn't want to be on the team, whether it was softball, soccer or whatever sport kids and young adults were taking part in at the time, you turned to an individualistic sport. As options were limited, tennis, track and skiing made up the short list. In a nation that has bread teamwork and forced social skill sets, the paradigm has changed and changed in a way that has created different values, goals and interactions for our kids while they grow up.

Skateboarding and alternative sports may in fact be a metaphor for the new generation of a progressive society. Participation in individual sports is not for everyone; as there is no set practice to be late for, you really need to get out there and practice and be involved. From there, advancing your skills is mainly up to you and for that reason, the learning curve is what you make of it. Skateboarders and other one-participant sports love that aspect of these activities which leaves them in charge of their own future. Studies have shown that kids growing up without team related activities, who take part in sports like skateboarding, surfing and motocross were more likely to lead and less likely to succumb to peer pressures.

Like all sports, gear is essential and to think that a skateboard is a piece of wood with some wheels on it is just going to piss off skateboarders. If you're a skateboarder, you know what I mean. As with all industries, skateboard manufacturers spend lots of time and money researching and developing new ways to make boards, trucks and wheels more durable, lighter and less expensive, in an attempt to increase their performance and help riders further the sport. Skateboard shops are not such fringe retailers anymore.

Today the sale of boards and accessories still makes up a good portion of their revenues; however, many are expanding their product lines to include other extreme sports that are loosely linked to the skate scene. It's not uncommon to see snowboards, bmx bikes and wakeboard equipment next to decks and trucks when you walk into your local shop anymore. Merchants see the trends and are preparing themselves for the next new rage. Remember, you used to buy your skateboards in a surf shop.

Skateboarding is not going anywhere; however skateboarding is a sensation activity and skaters will look outside skating for a new rush. Consequently, skaters who haven't picked it up as quickly or get sick of skating will try the next like sport quickly, and repeat until they find one that works for their lifestyle and natural ability. Shop owners need to be ready for everything. Their shops operate mainly on a walk-in basis; however, many operate websites to serve customers worldwide.

A merchant account is a necessary evil, or is it. The terms that banks offer merchants is often an unreasonable proposition that they deal with but don't have to. Merchant service providers can help small shop owners like skate shops and the like to better their situation. Getting good discount rates on credit card processing is available if you look for it. A good place to start is online. Look up a merchant service provider if you're interested.

Transporter 3 - Movie

Dumb but fun, over the top with never a stop, super-duper thriller "Transporter 3" is one long caricature of everything and everybody it touches.

Some of its derring-do gives new meaning to "ridiculous." And as to Jason Stratham's Frank Martin who's being compared to Daniel Craig's James Bond, he's got the bod but not the face. A partially balding nondescript can't really compete with large high cheekbones.

Now, as to the roaring action, it's generally quite original in concept but also original in its brazen indifference to physical improbabilities, or even possibilities. These aspects, needless to say, are good for more than a few laughs. Some of the through-the-air action even comes off in slight skips of motion suggesting that the digital editor just couldn't pull it off seamlessly.

In one sequence, Martin shows you how to get yourself and your car surfaced from the bottom of a deep river while you're down there. (Umm . . . not advisable.) Then he shows you how to drive a car off a bridge and onto the roof of a moving train, then off the train roof into the gap between separated cars and into the interior of the car.

We also get to see our hero decking a dozen burly assaulters in one attack.

To its credit, the film does have some decent dialogue and well-established evil in the villains.

Well, OK, plot . . .

Here goes Frank Martin again into manly martial arts adventure and smite-the-baddy capers. He's that intrepid hired person-transporter whose profession it is to get an assigned individual from one part of the world to another even as baddies galore are pursuing them with lethal intent.

These bad guys, in this case, want to bring eight container ships carrying toxic poisons into a Ukrainian harbor as they await super profits on the shipment. Trying to thwart this shipment is Leonid Vasilev (Jeroen Krabbe), the head of the Ukrainian Environmental Protection Agency. Trying to thwart Vasilev are the villains who have kidnapped his daughter Valentina (Natalya Rudakova). Trying to thwart the thwarters is a blackmailer who grabs Valentina. Enter The Transporter, Frank Martin (Jason Stratham), who's in the middle of it all against his will. The latter villain, now in charge, forcibly lock an electronic bracelet onto a wrist of Martin and of Valentina. It is cued into a device on the Mercedes BMX they're to be driving. If the wearer moves further than 75 feet of the auto, s/he blows up.

Martin is to transport her from Marseilles through Stuttgart and Budapest all the way to the Black Sea to the international intrigue town of Odessa.

And, what d'ya know -- cynical, uncooperative Valentina will fall into a mutual romance relationship with Frank.

All the Euro kicks are there, including a car chase between an Audi S8 and Martin's BMX, the latter item being virtually the film's co-star.

The movie does maintain a strangle-hold on your senses. You can't be bored. But there are many lapses in logic. If undiscriminating brute action is your thing, this is right up there with the most energetic. It has both respect and contempt for your intelligence, generally favoring the latter.

"Transporter 3" (quality rating: 6 out of 10)
Director: Olivier Megaton
Screenplay: Luc Besson, Robert Mark Kamen
Cast: Jason Stratham, Natalya Rudakova
Time: 1 hr.,43 min.
Rating: PG-13 (intense action and violence, some sexual content and drug material)

Mountain Biking and Knee Problems - Health Advise For Mountain Bikers

Even though biking itself is considered to be a form of recreation that has a low impact on the knees, mountain biking and knee problems often seem to go hand-in-hand. Of course, while rock-hopping, root dodging and stream fording are many times the causes of knee injuries while mountain biking, other factors, whose source is not as obvious, may play a role in knee injuries or knee pain. While it may be necessary to consult a physician if knee pain persists or worsens, there may be some quick and easy fixes that may help alleviate nagging knee pains and problems.

Some of the factors related to mountain biking and knee problems include: the biking routine, the bike itself and the physical makeup of the rider. Knee pain is generally based on a combination of these three factors. Listed below are some ways that each of the factors relate to knee problems:

• The Bike Routine - riding habits; change in distance, duration and intensity of conditioning
• The Bike - saddle height and setback; crank length; foot positioning; use of new equipment
• The Rider - asymmetrical leg length; inelastic, weak or tight muscles; previous injuries

One of the major issues involved with mountain biking and knee problems is that the bike is not fitted to the rider. Many times a rider will try to adjust to the frame of the mountain bike. In fact, the mountain bike frame should fit the frame of the rider. Adjusting the position of the seat, the height of the saddle and the crank length may help relieve some of the issues related to knee pain. As with anything else, if the fit is not right then problems will inevitably result. Many times after the bike is adjusted to better fit the rider, the rider will feel relief from the pain immediately.

Listening to the body is key in any recreational activity. Since pain is the body's way of alerting the individual that something is wrong, it is important to heed these warnings. Often there are simple ways to deal with knee problems related to mountain biking. Perhaps a decrease in intensity or distance of the ride may be necessary or simply ensuring that proper stretching occurs before and after the ride. However, there are times when the issues related to knee problems cannot be fixed by adjusting the bike or proper stretching. It is possible that damaged or torn ligaments, cartilage or tendons may be the culprit. A physician can prescribe the best method to remedy these situations.

Prevention of knee problems is always easier than the treatment of knee problems. Experience and conditioning are important in any recreational activity and mountain biking is no exception. Be aware of the difficulty of the trail and the physical ability and agility required by the trial, have properly fitted riding equipment, and do not forget the knee pads. This will lead to a more enjoyable ride with less pain both during and after the ride.

Pocket Bikes

Pocket bikes, the minuscule versions of motorbikes, are a major craze nowadays. These bikes are small and light enough to carry under the arm, but big enough for a child to ride. One can find models for children as young as three or four years old. They are cheap, at just over $500, and accelerate quickly to speeds of 55 km/h and faster.

The pocket bikes are not “street legal,” as they do not have VIN numbers and do not have to meet the safety requirements of a motorcycle. As they are quite small in appearance, other motorists may not see them. The riders do not need to possess a license and generally do not wear the suitable protective gear. Mostly, these pocket bikes are run off road and in by lanes. A pocket bike can cause danger to the person who lacks the fine motor skills that are very essential for very precise throttle control.

The pocket bikes come with a forty to forty-nine-cc size engine, and they continue up to 110cc engine. The Honda CRF50 has become a standard in pocket bikes. The rate of speed possible on a pocket bike is breathtaking. There are strong chances of getting hurt if you are not careful while driving it. These bikes make a lot of noise and can be disturbing to neighbors and others. Many other brands of bikes are also available in the market.

An entire industry has sprouted around the modern-day pocket bikes. As a result, pocket bike owners have an array of choices available to them for customizing their pocket bikes with parts and accessories unique for each pocket bike.

A Look At Some Of The More Common Mountain Bike Designs

Mountain bikes are designed for off-road riding. Whether made for racing or the more leisurely rider, there are four basic frame designs for mountain bikes: rigid, hard-tail, soft-tail, and full suspension.

The rigid (also commonly known as fully rigid) mountain bikes resemble a conventional sort of bike as you would imagine it. A rigid mountain bike has neither a rear suspension nor a front suspension. These used to be the most common kind of mountain bike but they are rapidly being replaced by the more comfortable models which feature some sort of suspension system. Fully rigid bikes tend to be lower-priced than models with a suspension. Many riders still prefer rigid bikes because it's what they're accustomed to, and the feel that the rigid design allows them greater control.

Another common mountain bike design is the hard-tail. Hard-tail mountain bikes are so named because they have a conventional rear end without a suspension. Hard-tails differ from fully rigid bikes in that they have a front suspension. The hard-tail is perhaps the most popular mountain bike design. Many professional riders prefer the feel of a hard-tail and the comfort of a front suspension.

The next kind of mountain bike design is the soft-tail. As you probably guessed, soft-tails employ a rear suspension. Rear suspensions are a more recent innovation than front suspension due to the complexities of the design. Soft-tails are often more expensive than hard-tails, but they also tend to be more forgiving.

Finally there's the full suspension mountain bike. Bikes with this design feature both front and rear suspensions. These bikes are the latest mountain bike design. For a long time riders avoided full suspension bikes because they were heavy and they tended to sag in the middle like an old swayback horse. It took years for engineers and riders to perfect a viable, functional full suspension mountain bike. It was in the 1990's when these bikes finally reached a point where they were marketable.

In addition to the frame and suspension, there are other differences in mountain bike designs. One key area where bikes differ is the brakes. Mountain bikes either have some form of caliper brakes, which are the kind of brakes typically associated with bikes. This kind of brake squeezes the rims to slow and stop the bike. The other type of brake is the drum brake. Drum brakes on bikes are similar to the braking system on automobiles. Drum brakes are more expensive than caliper brakes but they're also easier to maintain. Mountain bike braking systems have even been made which utilize hydraulic power.

Another area where you have some choice in mountain bike design is tire size. Mountain bike tires typically range in size from 24" to 29". Smaller tires are used when greater maneuverability is required as in stunt-riding and jumping. Larger tires are used when speed is the key.

As with any other important purchase, do your homework before buying a new mountain bike. Think about your needs and your budget. Mountain biking is a terrific past-time. It's a fun way to get some fresh air, enjoy the outdoors, and improve your health.

Sport Bike Essential Protective Gear

Nothing beats riding a sport bike with the wind on your hair, the open road in front of you and the beautiful scenery passing the corner of your eyes. Some people consider owning a sport bike as one of the best things that they have ever purchased. However, statistics has shown that motorcycle accidents have increased 89% from 1997 and that those involved are usually aged 20 to 29.

The high rate of motorcycle road crashes can be alarming so imagine what a high-speed sport bike would fare in terms of crashes and accidents. It's not therefore a matter of question that protective gear be used and prioritized to prevent the fatal consequences of motorcycle accidents.

1. The Helmet

The all-essential helmet is the most important protective gear for any serious sport bike rider. Full face helmets are usually required and can protect the head better than open-face ones. High impact lightweight helmets are popular but the important features for a good helmet include its ability to absorb shock, a comfortable internal lining and a tear resistant face shield. Make sure that the helmet can also be removed easily and that it has a cooling system that will allow your face to breathe.

2. The Knee straps and braces

This gear is important to prevent any injury to the knee, calves and lower part of the thigh. Make sure that you pick a high quality knee brace that is lightweight as it is durable. Some braces use velcro for straps but this is not advisable. Choose pull on designs that can securely fasten the brace to your knee and can comfortably compress the brace to your knee to prevent it from moving or shifting.

3. The Gloves

Gloves can protect your hands from scratches and gashes. Since they are the ones most likely to borne the impact of any crash, make sure that they are sheathed with gloves made of leather or high-quality synthetic material. The better ones are perforated for ventilation and have a comfortable inner lining to prevent the palms from sweating. Some gloves come fingerless, while others fully-cover the whole hand. Make sure though that they fit you well and the straps holds the glove in place.

4. The Jacket

Primarily, jackets are more for style than they are used to protect the body from injury. Today, however, more and more jackets are produced with protection as the primary purpose. The exterior may be made of leather or of a synthetic material, but inside, the jacket is stuffed full of pads to protect the shoulders, elbows and chest from injuries. It also functions as a reflector for sport bike fanatics who take out their bikes in the evening.

Calories Burned While Cycling - How Many Calories Are Burned During Bicycling?

Cycling is the best way to burn calories. It is a form of cardio workout that can shed extra pounds from your body. We have seen many people undergoing low calorie diets, surgeries in order to shed those unwanted fats from their body. They even go to the level of starvation that can be extremely dangerous.

Most people are resorting to cycling nowadays in order to burn calories. Excess indulgence in junk foods, high stress, erratic sleeping habits and aging causes obesity. The percentage of obese people is increasing with each passing day. Everybody is whining about his or her extra weight. In order to lose weight and discard diseases associated with fats, cycling seems to a better alternative. It not only de-stresses your mind but also offers you a toned body.

The roles of bicycles are increasing with each passing because they are pollution free. Even celebrities are doing this cardio workout in order to lose weight. Gradually the whole process is gaining momentum and in many countries it is becoming a style statement too.

How Many Calories Are Burned During Bicycling?

Calories burnt during cycling may vary with the level of intensity used. A very slow bicycling can burn around 380-530 calories while a moderate speed can burn 500-700 calories and a very speedy cycling can burn up to 1060 calories.

In order to burn more calories, you have to use more energy. It is also a passion for many. Some people enjoy a cycle ride all the way through the city while some like to do mountain cycling, which is regarded as the extreme form bicycling. It burn up to 1400 calories. Try this exercise in order to burn calories.

Long Distance Cycling - Helmet And Eye Protection

It goes without saying that you'll need a helmet for such a journey, and there are many riders who decry this. In many states it is now a law, personally, I do not need a law to make me wear a helmet. Helmets are a must and as one Motorcycle Racing Gear company advertises; "How much is your head worth?" Precisely, and so, do not skimp on quality head gear.

There is something else you should know, once you crash your helmet is pretty much toast, so do not believe that you can go pick up a bicycle helmet at a thrift store or garage sale, if it's got scratch marks on it, it may no longer have structural integrity. Your helmet must fit properly or you will have problems with it, as it pulls down or back when going down hills at high speed or gives your head aches along your entire route. Do not be surprised to find a good helmet running you up over $100.

Likewise, do not be surprised to find good sunglasses, or protective eyewear costing in excess of $100 either, and believe me the first sunny day you are without them, you'll become a true believer in their value. One dust storm can cost you a lost day and three bottles of eye drops for the next week. If at all possible buy the helmet first then eye glasses that work with it and fit as one. The straps of your helmet will hold your sunglasses or protective eyewear in place, but an improper fit can cause your glasses to push into your head and cause migraines or move around as you ride, causing an unsafe condition.

Tips For Safer and More Enjoyable Bike Riding

In order to get the most benefit out of bike riding for enjoyment, as well as an excellent form of exercise, precautions for safety need to be taken. When you plan to go bike riding, following this advice will assist you in maintaining your safety.

The main element in ensuring biking safety is to purchase the proper equipment, and maintain it in a proper working condition. Ensuring that your bike is the appropriate size for you is of paramount importance. Your bike is the proper size if the tips of your toes just reach the ground when you are sitting on it. Avoid a bike that allows your feet to be flat on the ground, or one where you can't reach the ground at all. It will be necessary to make accurate calculations about the frame size of your bike, if you will be purchasing your bike, sight unseen, online. To accomplish this, you will need to measure the inside of your leg to the ground, and deduct 10 inches to allow for the space between the ground and the bottom of the bike frame. You will want to subtract 3 additional inches if you are purchasing a mountain bike, but only 1 inch if a road bike is your choice. This measurement represents the biggest bike frame that will be appropriate for you. You will have trouble handling one with a frame larger than this. If you are purchasing a bike for a child, this rule is essential as choosing a larger bike for them to "grow into" can be dangerous.

Once you have settled on an appropriate bike, a cycling helmet that fits properly will be your most vital piece of biking equipment to ensure safety, followed by clothing that will make you plainly visible to drivers, if you will be cycling after dark. When you are confident that you have the appropriate biking equipment, you will need to ensure that it is kept in proper condition. Maintenance of your bike will include: maintaining proper inflation of tires and examining tires for damage, inspection of brake function and cleanliness, as brakes that are covered in mud may not function properly. Be sure that your bike chain is clean and not obstructed.

You should have a thorough knowledge of traffic rules and be sure to follow them whenever you are on your bike. Bike riders are subject to the rules of the road, just as motor vehicle drivers are. This means maintaining the proper lane when you are in a roundabout, or at a traffic light, and not weaving through cars. It is common for drivers not to see a bike passing, so you need to use extreme caution when you are passing a car or lorry, and guard against cars pulling out in front of you without notice, or opening their door in your path.

Ensure your visibility. In addition to the appropriate clothing to ensure visibility, your bike should have working lights in the front and back. All night riding bikes should have a continuous white light on the front, and the back should be outfitted with a flashing red light. Try to restrict your night riding to streets that have ample lighting.

Be sure to utilize the cycle lane whenever there is one available. This option allows you to remain safer by avoiding biking in traffic traveling at high speeds.

Utilize your hand signals to let other traffic know what you are doing, and when pedestrians enter your path, sound your bell so they are aware of your presence.

The International Bicycle Show - 3 Reasons Why You Should Go

There are many international bicycle shows all around the world. You may not want to go to all but these shows will provide a lot of great opportunities for all bike enthusiasts, young or old, beginners or advanced cyclists. There are 3 main reasons why you should go to an international bicycle show at least once in your life.

The first reason to go to an international bicycle show is to look and test drives the latest and coolest bicycle gadget for the new year. Technologies are always advancing in almost every facet of cycling. It is best to keep up with these advances in order to better your cycling wisdom and abilities. If you want an edge over your competition, a working knowledge of advance technologies may tip the scale into your favor.

Another reason to go is the chance to network with manufacturers of the bicycle companies. If you hate your job and you really love cycling, you may network your way to finding a job with that company. In order to find that job, having familiarity of the cycling community is crucial to your success.

The last reason to go to an international bicycle show is to mingle with other cycling fans all around the world. You may never know if a meeting with another cycling fanatic can help improve your cycling abilities because it could happen. Many cyclists are always looking for that next cutting edge tip; going to the show may help you find that answer.

Trek Mountain Bike Review

Trek is one of the best companies that could offer just about anyone their choice of a mountain bike, whether they are shopping to buy for their very first one or they are biking enthusiasts looking for newer models to add on to their collection. Although there are many companies that offer mountain bikes, the Trek mountain bikes are really among the most trusted cycling machines that are depended on by a great number of experienced bikers.

Trek is known to be the creator of a wide choice of mountain bikes. The Trek 6500 and the Trek 820 are the company's most popular and perceived to be among the best mountain bikes. If anyone will look at the wide range of choices of Trek mountain bikes, then he or she will probably get muddled up as to what they will end up buying. However, if they will just take the time to examine and look into these bikes before they actually buy them, then they will get to know what they want in just a matter of time. If they are serious bikers, then they would probably have a clear idea on what suits them and what could provide them with the support and power that they need. But, if they are shopping for mountain bikes for the first time, then they would probably need extra time to do their homework to make the best choice.

One of the best Trek mountain bikes is the Trek 820, which is known to be the mountain bike for all-around use. Having a frame of high-tensile steel, this bile allows anyone to have an upright position that is comfortable for biking. A great value for anyone's money, this bike is excellent for all terrain types and is perfect for those bikes rides that will take anyone from sun-up to sundown to complete. While another great mountain bike from Trek is the Trek 6500, the Trek 3700 is also another model that is worth looking into. This mountain bike with its aluminum frame is perfect for those trails and tarmac bike rides. Its RST suspension form lets any biker enjoy his ride in a comfortable way. Both male and female bikers would find this bike suitable for them.

Among the primary things that anyone should always remember about Trek mountain bikes they do not only offer outstanding support to a biker but also utmost comfort as well. This is one great factor that anyone should consider when it comes to looking for and buying a mountain bike. While there are a lot of companies now that offer different varieties of mountain bikes, if it is quality, reliability and reasonable prices that anyone is looking for, then Trek is definitely among the companies that can be trusted to provide all these and more.

BMX Racing - What's it All About?

The sport of BMX racing is gaining popularity all over the world, especially since it was made an official Olympic sport in the summer of 2008. BMX racing is a sport that is derived from motocross racing, hence the name, bicycle motorcross (BMX). It's been around since the 1960's, however it wasn't until the 1970's when more and more kids started to mimic the Motocross legends that they looked up to, increasing the popularity of the sport.

The BMX race track is a dirt course that is made of a starting block, jumps in various places throughout the course and a finish line. Most races are ran in sprint format allowing only eight riders on the track at a time. Out of the eight riders the fastest will move onto the final race. The motos or the qualifying races give the BMX riders up to three times to get a spot in the final race. Depending on the number of riders there are in the event, there will be many mini races or heats that will filter into the last one that determines the champion.

Protective gear is an important element of BMX racing. The racers' gear looks somewhat similar to that of Motocross racers. The competitor wears long sleeve jerseys to protect their arms from track burn in case of a fall or crash. Their legs are covered by protective heavy-duty leather racing pants. Leather gloves are also worn to prevent hand injury. Riders in official races must wear a full face helmet to protect from head and neck injuries. Knee, shin and elbow guards are worn to protect the most vulnerable bones that are likely to make contact with the ground if the rider wrecks.

The standard rim size for BMX bikes 20 inches, although there are smaller and bigger sizes depending on age and height of the rider. BMX racing bikes are typically smaller than a mountain or road bike. It is this smaller size and lightweight, sturdy construction that allows the biker to fly around the course at top speed and take to the air when they hit the jumps.

BMX frames are made out of lightweight aluminum, alloy and/or cro-moly (chromium molybdenum), making them light and sturdy so they can hold up to any punishment that the rider puts it through on the track. Although BMX racing a solo sport, teams are formed by sponsors to cover the cost of the riders needs.

If you are interested in becoming a professional BMX rider you must be at least sixteen years of age. You must be confident in your riding skills and have proven yourself in the amateur classes. Once you break into the professional class you have to practice and hone your skills to stay there. BMX racing is a relatively new sport. A sport that thanks to the summer 2008 Olympics has now been seen world wide. This exposure is sure to keep the sport growing and strong. The future for BMX racing is truly limitless.

Mountain Bike Clipless Tips

Why Ride Mountain Clipless pedals? Clipless I think is one of the most important additions to mountain biking. Many experts say an increase of about 5% of the power transmitted to the bike. I agree with that. The main advantage for me is I feel more in control of the bike. Are connected to the bicycle in the hands and feet until they decide to separate. Unexpected shocks, jumps washboard trail intentional, and many other situations, my feet did not come outpedals until they decide to bail. Then, my feet are immediately disconnected. Starting a steep hill, is much easier to get into a foot and then the other while you are cycling than it is to enter the clip in the second point, if you ride with a footrest.

How can I get in Mountain clipless pedals? Most of the pedals you use a slightly downward push on the pedal and then put your weight on that foot and get a click. Most people are in itstart by putting the same left foot and right foot in the first all time. Then he starts pulling the horse and one for A.

How do I get out of clipless pedals? To free Clipless you rotate your heel away from the bike. To learn how this movement is possible to build a wall and click, click, click, click, click, click Extract. This may take a little 'getting used to. I recommend that if you have a cycling coach and trainer to use the workwith them for a while '. So before you go to the practice of moving into a park or in a place with a soft landing site so if you fall, you end up with road rash. If you do not have a coach, you can simply put your bike in the living room and practice clicking in and out, while watching television. Most people get in a few days. Warning: If you have a footrest mounted on an extended period and get used to Clipless, but try to return to clip foot, you will learn to break the tipclip all over again. And then learn clipless.

What happens if I can not escape? When you stop your bike, you fall. This can be very dangerous on the steep trails and city streets.

To learn how to use Mountain Bike Clipless Pedals careful I was with several drivers learning to drive cars. Most people learn quickly. I recommend not to go on an epic journey right after installing the new pedals. I have seen some very slowFallen pilots do not know how to get out.

Practice, practice. My advice is to put the bike in front of the TV and practice to get in and out, again and again for one night. If you have a trainer put on your bike and get a workout while you learn. So the easy path --- NO steep side hills or descents.

As I close my Clipless? Many pedals are adjustable spring tension holding the cleat inpedal. I believe in learning, you must release the spring for easier adjustment. Only when you start off the pedal if you tighten the springs. All my pedals are set for the definition and the sweets were riding Clipless since about 1991.

Who does clipless pedals? There are several manufacturers of clipless Mountain. Shimano was the first to build and promote them heavily. Many of Shimano mountain bike pedals cleatscompatible. Work spikes in pedals Shimano. I always try to use the terminals supplied with the pedal that I use. Crank Brothers is another major manufacturer of pedals. The Crank Brothers cleats work only on Crank Brothers pedals.

I am out of my pedals when I crash? Usually, if you took the time to get used Clipless you will react naturally and click in an accident without even thinking.

Types of Mountain BikeClipless Pedals. There are basically 3 types of clipless Mountain.

Double-sided pedals grip the cleat on each side.

Half and half time Clipless pedals with one hand and what looks like a normal pedal on the opposite side.

Platform Clipless pedal that captures the firm in the midst of a big pedal.

I think if you ride Clipless you'll need at least learn to drive a double-sidedpedals. Half and half are ok to visit the city, but unless you get used to leaving your Clipless under stress, it is intended to fall further.

Mountain Bike Clipless road pedals are the same machines? N. Road pedals are usually the one hand, the other is minimized to increase the angle of the bike. This allows you to pedal as far as possible in a front corner of the pedal Hit the road.

Most of the route has a stop screwssystem. They do not belong to the same screw clamps mountain.

Mountain biking shoes have the cleat recessed into the sole so that you can walk without walking on the cleat. Road shoes are much less comfortable to walk and you walk on the cleat.

If you're not a serious Road Racer, mountain bike shoes and pedals work better on the road the bike pedals and shoes. Many drivers use a pair of shoes and matching pedals to get their road bikes and mountain bikes.

TypesClipless Mountain Bike Shoes. There are two general types of mountain bike shoes automatically. I classify them as comfort shoes and sneakers.

Comfort shoes are usually designed to look like light hiking shoes or cross trainers and have laces to hold the feet.

Running shoes are generally based on the 2, 3, velcro closures to keep your feet OR4. All Clipless shoes have stiff soles that make it uncomfortable to walk or stand allday, but they are good to convert the energy in foot pedal revolutions.

Comfort shoes generally have only a little 'more flexible than running shoes. Many people want to use their shoes is like hiking shoes and mountain biking. This is not working well. If the shoe is also running quite well on the bike, the sole is too stiff to work well for hiking.

I usually recommend that cyclists should buy running shoes Mountain Bike. The type of walking shoes cycling pleasure againnot good for walking in the shoes tend to be more durable and will give you more support while driving.

Road shoes VS ATV shoes many companies do the same for both hiking boots and drive, but one built on their hiking boots.

Where can I get points? Hiking boots Most of the 4 holes in the plate on the bottom of the shoe, but most cleats only 2 screws. This allows you to mount the cleats forward oralso the shoe. The plate usually sliding front to back and pivot to allow you to adjust the heel in a natural feel while pedaling. Watch the position of the feet as you pedal the pedals old and trying to play it.

Making cramps with pedals or shoes? The cleats come with pedals and the pedals are specific. Many people stop working with Shimano SPD pedals, but I prefer to use the points that correspond to the pedals that accompanypedals the same manufacturer.

Tandem folding bike

You have three options when it comes to adding a folding tandem bicycle to your collection. The first option is to buy a folding tandem. Producers who are bending the following tandems: Bilenky, Calfee, Davidson and Co-Motion. Some models may be interested in include: Bilenky Cosmo-Comfort Travel Tandem, the Bilenky Tinker Siganture, Arizona Tandem Double Davis, Bob Brown, rumba Burly S & D in tandem, the Burly Duet S & S Bushnell RoadTandem.

Your second option is to get the regular Re-equipped tandem with a special device, called S & S ™ coupling. This device is a nut in July which can quickly connect and disconnect sections of cycling in tandem. If it's an option that interests you, then you want to take your tandem bike mechanic or bike shop that has experience with this bike changed.

The third option you have is to buy a system of bike-trail. This half biketrailers are great for families. They can turn almost all the tandem bicycle adult leaflets. The trailer can be attached or detached as required.

A track of products, a motorcycle that is available is the Chariot Catch'em Trail-a-Bike. Add this tandem was designed for children aged between 5 and 8. It connects to a bicycle for adults with a pair secure. It has its own shifting 6-set speed-up that will help children to learn to change their motion when they prepared to fly theirown. This tandem trailer sells for less than $ 300.

Cheap Bike Racks

The use of bike rack is a sure way to prevent the bicycle against theft. The bicycle racks are devices that can be attached to prevent theft. The carrier can be connected to a machine, like a car, truck, trolley or bus for transporting bicycles. Usually, the racks are available on the fronts of buses and trolleybuses.

Available in a variety of mounting designs, bike racks offer a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of each individual. Easy to mount bike racksproviding safety. They provide a convenient and secure parking for bicycles. Types of roof racks are bike racks, tow ball rack, door-trunk, spare tire mounting brackets, and more. They may be constructed of high quality steel, iron, aluminum or plastic. The cost of racks depends on the material used.

Today, a number of manufacturing firms bicycle racks at low cost. More racks on the market today are easy to use. To compete with their rivals,many companies are revising the price of bicycle racks. Racks offer high quality at lower prices.

How expensive bike racks, bike racks also offer economic advantages such as security and simplicity. Moreover, they offer flexibility, allowing a person to attach any type of bike: tandems, tricycles, trailers. With the purchase of inexpensive racks, you can save a bit '

Cheap bike racks can be purchased online. There are sitesproviding bike racks at low prices, executives of high-quality bike, bike racks and free. Buyers can choose any type of racks for research online. Bike-rack-orsracksdirect.com plus.com and some sites offer bike racks at low prices on the Internet.

If the bike rack is cheap and good, be careful to buy what ensures excellent protection. Before purchasing the racks at low prices, make sure that they offer easy installation and high bicycles.

Interval Training for Cyclists - How can increase performance ranges

Interval training has long been recognized as one of the best parts of the bike in a training program to improve performance. If you try to improve your strength and speed, endurance and to some extent.

The advantage of a man on a bicycle is that intervals allow you to train at a higher intensity for longer. Consider the following example: If you went to a perceived exertion of 90% on your bike, may be able to continue, for example, 30 minutes before it was necessary to slow orstop. However, it could probably run with the same intensity during the two periods of 20 minutes with 10 minutes rest in between.

In the above example, we have this high intensity, for a total of 40 intervals of minutes if you use more than 10 minutes if you had mounted without the use of intervals. In the short interval of time and the opportunity to push your body harder, which in turn will help you improve your performance.

Intervals usually tend to put any pressure on your body and as a resultshould not use more than twice a week. To prevent over training (which can lead to injury or chronic fatigue), try to do only the ranges on the day of rest after a walk or recovery. Avoid like the plague, after a tough race or a day of heavy training.

There are a number of intervals that could be done to slow / high resistance to high velocity / low resistance. The particular type of interval you choose depends entirely on the type of guideare training and what particular aspects of the performance of your bike you are looking to improve.

Vertical Jumping Secrets Your competitors are not Want You To Know

Many athletes have difficulty in increasing the power of their one-legged jump. This article will reveal the trick to use your horizontal momentum fast with an easy exercise to increase vertical jump.

It is not uncommon for an athlete to be able to jump very high by one leg, while another athlete will experience much more dynamic with the other leg.

Maximum power down, however, is always done with two legs. The trick is to be able to achieve the same momentumjumping from one leg.

The key is to do a little 'practice.

The next time you're at your basketball court, running as fast as possible to the free throw line, then jump with one leg. When you have made the brand so exactly where they landed their feet on the ground.

You will notice the difference from the free throw of where we landed. The key is to minimize the distance that does not lose part of your vertical.

When the exercise becomes easier, you can try to dowith two legs is even more powerful.

Tiptoe also build the muscles of the calf. This is an easy exercise to perform. All that is really needed is to be on your toes, one at a time or simultaneously with both legs, then lower and repeat. The best results are achieved when you do this exercise slowly.

To access the secrets even more powerful vertical jump and your competitors outjump court every time to check the websitebelow!

Car & Bike Rack - The secret key to choose the Right Rack

If you are looking for car carrier, then it is likely that you know what a mission is to respond to your bike in the car, if you are still breaking. But there is such a variety of media on the market and not even imagine where to begin to correct? Read on to find simple solutions, but little known secrets to find the best bike racks for cars.

By keeping the following points in mind, you should be able to refine your search.

1. How muchbike that you want
2. Bike type
3. Vehicle type
4. Preferably where the bikes are loaded
5. Price
6. Different countries Travel
7. Need access to the back door of the vehicle

OK then, let's go into more details ...

1. How Do You Want The transport of bicycles?
Car & Bike Rack is made for ports 1-5 bikes. Simply decide the number of bikes you want to be able to mount and go from there. Note that all models will be adapted toyour vehicle. Here is where the choice of a bike rack gets a little 'harder!

2. Bike type
Women's bike is a bit 'more difficult to mount and may require extra bars or straps to the angle of the crossbar. Other bikes such as tandems or bicycles for children may not fit your type. Make sure that the bike racks that can accommodate you want to do the types of bikes safely.

3. Vehicle type
Not all bike rackadapts to your vehicle. For example, there is a spare tire mount rack for the SUV with a spare, then there is a rear bike trunk rack car door, or you can go with a hitch mounted bike carrier, if the vehicle has a mounted . Most cars will be able to fit roof bars, if you do not mind the extra resistance that the bike is fine, you can safely go with this option. The last option is specially designed for the truck bed.

4. Preferably where the bikes areresponsible
A stands bicycle can be mounted on the roof, hitch, trunk or back of the metabolism of a pick-up. The reasons are the people are against each other and there are also advantages and disadvantages of each position.

At the end of the day, depends on where you go with your bike, how fast you want to be able to bring down the vehicle, distance traveled, bicycle safety, stability and ease of access. Another concern is that someCycling, like a man in a bicycle could go too low support for the rear wheel is just clear the ground.

5. Price
Obviously the best brands are more expensive because they offer a lifetime warranty and excellent service. Many of these more expensive brands are also several accessories you can buy to customize a bike rack for your car.

6. Different countries of travel.
If you drive off-road with a bicycle rack loaded, youmust do some serious reflection on the structure and motion of the rack if it will withstand the rigors of such a field. You should also take into account the interaction between the wheels and the ground. If you travel over long distances, for example, then the roof bar is not a good idea, because there are many additional drag created.

7. Need access to the back door of the vehicle
Trunk bike rack mountable prevent access to the rear. This isthan loading the bike on a swing away from hitch bike racks.

Began a career as a BMX rider

Starting a career in BMX racing bike can be a really fun way to earn a living. The costs are fairly low, with some effort and dedication you could be on track within a few days. The first step would necessarily join the BMX Bikers Association. Going pro means you must register with the regulatory body for the sport to make it legal. You might also consider the American Bicycle Association (ABA) and the National Bicycle League (NBL).The cost of membership is about $ 45, including some benefits such as discounts on products and tickets.

The next step is to choose the bicycle BMX appropriate for your business. There are several models available, made for the race. Ask yourself if you receive a "class" type motorcycle with a wheel eight inches, or a cruiser, which includes a wheel twenty four inches. Exploring your options and do not be afraid to ask the shop for what you need. We endpay two hundred dollars for a decent bike. Once you've bought your bike, it is imperative that you have the necessary equipment safety. Among the items on your list, you should include a helmet with chin strap, shirt, pants (jeans will do), gloves and pads for safety bar, knee and elbow pads.

Now that you have your bike with all the safety equipment needed, it is time for a training course. To find the dirt road next to you, you might askBMX bike dealer, or go online to abaBMX.com. Examine your budget and see if you are going to practice alone, or if you do riding lessons. Remember that there are costs when you use the track, and some times of the day are less expensive than others, so you should check this too.

And 'certainly a good idea to have a few hours of practice before you decide to enter your first race. The practice has given way to the experiment (autumn), andYou'll be more comfortable when it comes time to face the opponents. Attend some events and shows how the professionals do, the advice of their unique styles and techniques. Ask around for the best cycling practices, to develop a style of your choice. Making new friends in pursuing the same goals as you, can provide useful information. Run with your friends there, and start to work with small obstacles on the performance of your stunt.

All games and BMXcompetitions are the same. If you have more stunts, no special invitations made for this category. Racing is a different story. The first two races will probably require you to register some elements, like a plaque. Ask the administrator during the race to help. Want to be saved along with the other competitors with a similar level of skill and age group. The more races you win, the more difficult for competitors will be, good luck!

7 tips for improving Cycling Fitness

1. Base Fitness.

Fitness refers to the basic aerobic capacity of an athlete skiing. Increased aerobic fitness with heart rate training zone, between 60 - 80%, this level of training is often associated with towers balancing act for life. At this level of training of the heart is exercised, increasing its ability to send blood through the body. Basic skills is important for endurance events, but it is also important to have a good base of aerobic fitness firstBusiness ferocious, sessions of interval training.

2. Winter training.

Winter is a good time for a break of 2 or 3 weeks. You lose high level of fitness, but in the long term can benefit, especially if you've had a difficult season. After a break for a couple of weeks, work to build your fitness training base through regular miles. This will take you ready for the season in the spring.

3. Power performanceMeter.

A power meter can measure precisely how much effort you put in can be useful for assessing the level of effort during training. A power meter is more accurate than a heart rate to determine the levels of effort.

4. Having a clear direction.

To enable the best progress in gym bike, it is important to have clear objectives and a plan for training by correspondence. This allows you to maximize each training session. When you make the quality of training is moreimportant than quantity.

5.Train to greater intensity of a race pace.

If the preparation of a mile test 10 times, the training should involve more than a race horse 10 miles against the clock. Between sessions, which involve periods of time to redouble their efforts in a race that will increase your anaerobic threshold and increase the speed of the upper extremities.

6. Respond to signals from the body.

When training is important to listen to your body. If we ignore the signals from the body so it can easily leadmore training that can do more harm than good. This is an important skill to be able to respond to the signals of our training. That will come with time, is also helpful to keep a training diary where you can see your feelings and signals, such as average heart rate.

7. Enjoy your training.

If we consider education as an experience to endure, if we believe that education is suffering then we have the right mindset to get an education. If we value education, we have aPositive attitude and this will allow further progress. Interval training is never "nice" in a sense, but we must try to keep a positive attitude towards our training.