Feb

28

Cheerleading: Becoming As Dangerous As These Top 7 Most Dangerous Youth Sports?

February 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Cheerleading, once a rather tame activity composed mostly of pompoms and megaphones, has taken an about face in America over the last few decades.

Today, cheerleaders use gymnastic moves and athletic ability to flip, somersault and even catapult one another into the air, with stunts that can rival the excitement of any football or basketball game.

In fact, “[Cheerleading has] evolved from a school-spirit activity into an activity demanding high levels of gymnastics skill and athleticism,” according to a study in the journal Pediatrics.

This is a preview of Cheerleading: Becoming As Dangerous As These Top 7 Most Dangerous Youth Sports?. Read the full post (854 words, estimated 3:25 mins reading time)

Share This

Feb

9

Is Playing Video Games Really Hurting Our Children?

February 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I love playing video games. I think it is fun. I am 37 years old and I personally like the WW11 games. It seems as though I am really in a war and shooting up the enemy. I don’t seem to have a problem with it. However, does their seem to be a certain age where it really can be dangerous to our children? Perhaps dangerous to their behavior?

This is a preview of Is Playing Video Games Really Hurting Our Children?. Read the full post (394 words, estimated 1:35 mins reading time)

Share This

Feb

1

Mountain Biking Basics

February 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment

If you want a good way to spend time outside having fun, then you may want to try mountain biking. If you are looking for a fun adrenaline rush, then going very fast down the side of a mountain can be great fun, but it is also dangerous. If you are careful and take precautions, though, it is a sport that the whole family can enjoy.

Mountain Biking Styles There are three styles of mountain biking. The three different styles include cross-country, free riding, and downhill biking. The styles are somewhat similar to each other, but they each have different skills that are needed. The mountain biking style that you want to do will determine what kind of bike that you need to purchase.

This is a preview of Mountain Biking Basics. Read the full post (570 words, estimated 2:17 mins reading time)

Share This

Close
E-mail It