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Return of the Kettlebell

20 October 2009 by Ming Liu
( 4 Votes )

Recently I came across an excellent article and training manual about kettlebell. Something I have seen before but never had a chance to try out, so is it just a Soviet Union myth or is it really the magic ball of fitness?

Kettlebell is a very simple training aid that resembles a cannon ball with a handle, and has been around longer than you may think (with evidence dating back thousands of years)! But it recently returned to mainstream fitness due to a very simple fact – results.

Dumbbells or free-weight training certainly give you strength and build muscle, but if you want to improve your sporting performance, overall fitness, speed, flexibility and cardiovascular system, kettlebell has proved itse.....

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Skiing, Road Cycling, Running, Windsurfing, Mountaineering, Mountain Biking, Swimming, Snowboarding, Surfing, Kettlebell, Kettlebell training

An answer to a skier’s dream?

01 October 2009 by Ming Liu
( 5 Votes )

For years, skiers have searched high and low for that elusive pair of perfect ski boots, comfortable enough for walking and wearing all day long. Some end up throwing away countless pairs and swear never again, some simply pray for the pain to go away one day.

 

Now a company in Boulder, Colorado USA claim to have the answer…for those with $1,295 for the privilege at least.

 

Apex sports group introduced their first ski boots called Apex in September 2009, featuring a heat-mouldable liner soft boot (like those from snowboarding) comfortable enough for walking or even driving. With a two buckle carbon-fibre outer chassis to lock on to ski bindings and provide rigidity for pressure control.....

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