Category: Sports

If you are looking for an activity that will benefit both your body and your mind, you should seriously consider taking up running. This activity can work wonders for both your physical and mental wellbeing. Below have been listed six of the most important reasons why you should start running.

1. A Change of Scenery
If you live in a crowded part of town and don’t go out that often, running can be the perfect way to widen your horizons. If it is possible, you could even consider trail running. Running along trails is the perfect way to enjoy nature while getting some exercise. You’ll probably be able to enjoy seeing butterflies and birds along your route and, depending on where you live, you might also be able to catch a glimpse of deer or similar creatures.

2. You Won’t Get Bored
Unlike other exercises, it is very hard to get bored while running. With the changing elevation, obstacles such as puddles, rocks and the bones of dead chipmunks in the path, the environment will constantly be changing. Many people find this to be a welcome diversion from the rat-like repetition of running on a treadmill. Even if you run only one trail all year long, the scenery will change frequently depending on the season and weather.

3. It Can Be Peaceful
If you have the ability to run in a national forest, a park or somewhere away from the city, you will be away from the annoying influences of people and cars. Your mind will be able to calm down and you’ll be able to relax and take in the benefits of nature. The fresh air, the sky overhead and the wildlife in the area will all work together to create a relaxing experience even better than you would achieve at a spa.

4. Achieve Your Goals

If you’re like most people, you want to be constantly pushing your limits and reach greatness. If you have a certain route that you love to run but always find yourself walking at a certain part, you can easily set a goal of being able to run right through this area. You can focus on building up endurance until you are able to run right through this area with minimal effort. It’s a quick and easy way to feel awesome.

5. Running Outdoors Is Less Painful

If you decide to run off road rather than on a treadmill or along the sidewalk, you are doing something good for your body that it will thank you for in the years to come. Because the dirt has a little bit of give every time your foot hits it, you will reduce the amount of force subjected to your knees with every step you take. In addition, the constantly changing terrain and the addition of small obstacles such as rocks in the path will ensure that you are able to strengthen the muscles in your feet, legs and ankles.

6. Breathe Fresher Air

If you feel cooped up or claustrophobic after a long day at work, going for a nice, pleasant run along a creek or a dirt trail lined with pine needles can be the perfect way to unwind. It’s all well-known scientific fact that trees absorb carbon dioxide and put out oxygen, so running through a forest is a perfect way to get a blast of fresh air. There’s no way that running on a treadmill can give you that same experience.

In addition to the facts listed above, another reason to get into running is because of the common phenomenon known as runner’s high. This phrase is used to describe the intense feeling of psychological well-being that is frequently associated with intense, rhythmic type, long duration exercises.

Simply put, when the body is subjected to intense strain during physical workouts, the brain releases endorphins to help you accomplish your mission. Endorphins are the same chemicals that are released when a person ingests drugs such as cocaine or marijuana. For this reason, doctors have noted that often runners are less subject to depression and anxiety than the average person.

If you are interested in making yourself as healthy as you can be, and having a good time while you do so, consider taking up running.

Thanks to the shape of that ellipse pool table, as long as the ball is struck with no adequate force, it is impossible to miss the hole, regardless of the direction in which it is sent.

The rules are simple as the table. The games starts with 8-ball placed along with red and white balls at a marked point right in the direction of pocket. The players then calls the color and shoots ball followed by black to pot into pocket. To win the game you’ll always have to calculate the angles. Follow the complete tutoiral at official site.

GLB-GSB Blazer from GlobeBrand is world’s first skateboard having bluetooth enabled speakers. The built-in Boobbotix speaker gives riders freedom from messing with headphones wires. The 50mm driver together with passive radiator delivers high bass. The speaker gets it tracks from smartphone via bluetooth. The battery which rests under the skateboard can power speaker for 2 continues hours and can be recharged with USB cables. Everything is encased in ruggedized shell that resists-waters and can bear impacts.

Stary sakteboard embodies the power of the future. The dream of the Stary first took its shape on Kickstarter. The crowdfunding campaign for Stary skateboard ended with 1,178 contributors and collecting $740,000. Stary is the most sleek electric skateboard we have seen. It hits to the top speed of 30km/h for 16km, depending on weight . The whole weight of 3.9 kg which is pretty cool for urban mobility vehicle. The use of ultra lightweight carbon fiber and bamboo has helped to achieve this performance and weight. The engine rests in one of the rear wheels. A minimalist remote control is provided to accelerate and to apply brakes. The Stary will be available from Jan 2016.

Kingii Life Saving Inflatable Wristband is the smallest and the most portable form. It is the best companion for you if you have plans for any kind of activity and adventure related to water sports. Just wear like a wristband, pull up the pull-lever while in deep water, inflation bag will pop out in seconds inflating automatically. It will drag you to the safety, up to the surface.

There is a compass on strap and a whistle is also attached so that people can find you when blown. Inside the small tank, it has takes a standard canister containing compressed gas CO2 inside. There is a small compartment that keeps the canister secure. The canister is available in almost every sports shop. Your Indiegogo package includes two canisters.

Backers at Indeigogo have acted like Apple consumers and backed this project with over 800% and it still has four days to go. Seems like people are unexpectedly interested in water recreations and well aware of the safety measures.

Animated Feature Film ‘Big Hero 6’ has an action figure cosplay GoGo Tomago who rolls like a daredevil adrenaline junkie using maglev discs as skates and shields. Though not exact disc wheels of hers, Those Annular Skates can be a favorite weapon for ‘Big Hero 6’ fans if they want to join the force. Both wheels, better called Annular Skates, are 10-in in diameter and have no board whatsoever. As per argument, these are neither post modern nor skateboard.

Also known as ‘Post Modern Skateboard’, the Sidewinding Circular Skates seems to be similar to caster boards. Inside, they have a platform each to place feet on. Just put your feet on the platform and lean side-to-side to rotate the rubber wheels. This will start a forward movement, propelling the rider in a serpentine motion. In order to stop it, just let your toes place on the ground.

Since the wheels are not connected, it might take time to be an expert if you want to perform 720-degrees spins and turn on a dime or cruise down sidewalks, short grass and dirt surfaces. However, the package also includes an extendable metal beam to connect both wheels to make an easy learning of propulsion for novices. Checkout the action in the video.
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Sportswear brand TravisMathew presents their custom, made-to-order glass top ping pong table. Built to last using 1/8-inch wall structural steel, milled joints and finished with an auto quality paint job, the table top is constructed using a 300-pound sheet of polished edge glass for fast but consistent play, and service lines are bottom set to create a flawless glass playing surface.The TravisMathew Glass Ping Pong Table is what it says on the tin and will leave you amazed. This ping pong table comes with two custom rackets, a wine bucket, 100 ping pong balls—none of which will get lost under the table, and the satisfaction of knowing that your custom table was handmade and built-to-order in’ sunny’ Southern California. It can be shipped worldwide.If you do order one for yourself, you’ll be getting more than just an incredible table.It’s absolutely the coolest table around which you are not going to find anywhere else.

LEIF gives you ultimate freedom with ESnowboard . When two adventures of electric skateboarding and the conventional snowboarding meet together, we have ESnowboard. In other words, you can enjoy the moves of real snowboarding in the downtown of your city and need not to wait for the season and go on a snowy hills. Electric part first, wherein ESnowboard has two 2000W electric brushless motors, 18 rechargeable battery cells of 3.6V each that will recharge in 60 minutes. Now the fun part, which not only lets you experience snowboarding but also skating, surfing and even Segwaying. Just like riding, sliding and carving while snowboarding, the ESnowboard has all those mechanics such as sidecut, effective edge etc. The flexible deck allows all body movements like rotation, extension, flexion to make all possible maneuvers like J-turns, C-turns and even S-Turns. Surprisingly, all of it (speed, power) is controlled by a wireless ergonomic remote control. One thing more, Esnowboard leads you to the sideways at cool 20mph and run for up to 8 miles.