Category Archive : SPORTS

Half-Marathon 101: Pre-Race Tips for Women Preparing for a Half-Marathon

Running can bring many health benefits as it is a type of physical activity that involves the activation of the whole body. Apart from that, there are many other benefits concerning your mental health, too. And yes, many women out there choose to run to stay fit, others to simply feel better and some do it for the feeling of accomplishment. read more

Practicing Capoeira Is a Great Way to Express Yourself and Become a Stronger Woman

The lifestyle we lead today is by no means healthy. A few decades ago, the TV sets used to be large and heavy, and people were the ones who were skinny. Today, due to the tempo of our lives and the development of technology, it has become the other way round. People spend at least a third of their day sitting in a chair behind a desk, and also a couple of hours commuting to and from work, which can take its toll on their body. When you are younger, it is difficult to see the detrimental effect that this lifestyle has, but they become more and more apparent as time goes on. Women should especially be careful with their health, as they can easily fall victim to osteoporosis, which is why these issues should be tackled in advance, by directly combating the negative effects of sitting with exercise. Of course, gym and aerobic classes seem like an obvious idea, but there are some sports that engage you more, and allow you to employ creativity, so that both the body and the mind are satisfied after a workout. Capoeira is a martial art that provides all of this, and much more.
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Is Artificial Rock Climbing Dangerous?

Most of us today lead somewhat standard lives. We work for at least 8 hours, or go to school; we come back and relax, maybe check out a Cod Bonus Vlad Cazino, and stuff like that. Most people have hobbies, in order to maintain variety in their life, but also to keep healthy; they usually exercise and do sports, because we have become acutely aware of the importance of physical and mental health in the past couple of years. However, some sports seem to be too extreme, and the risk of them may outweigh the benefits that they provide. In the eyes of many people, rock climbing is one of those sports. But is the situation any different when the rocks are artificial and indoors? Is artificial rock climbing too dangerous to pursue?
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3 Sports That Empower Girls and Young Women To Become True Superheroes

Sports have always played an important role in almost every community. The audience stands united cheering for their team or player to win, finding their idols in the players before them. Later, these idols have a powerful role in their communities, shining a light on serious issues and leading future generations in the right direction. However, up until recently, these role models were men. Female athletes were present but they were not as respected as their male colleagues. 
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