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Maria Yuryevna Sharapova is a professional tennis player from Russia who is ranked third in the world by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA). Sharapova became world No. 1 for the first time on August 22, 2005, when she was 18 years old, and she held the position for four weeks, from June 11, 2012, to July 8, 2012. Sharapova’s Personal Life Maria Sharapova was an athlete born on April 19, 1987, in Nyagan, Russia, to Yuri and Yelena. She and her father moved from Russia to the United States of America in 1994 to attend the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Florida. Her mother was forced to return to Russia because she did not obtain a visa and only joined them after two years. Maria Sharapova was not admitted to the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy immediately because she was too young. She began her tennis training at the Rick Macci Tennis Academy before signing a contract with the International Management Group (IMG), a global sports and talent management organization based in New York.                                 Her Career Maria Sharapova, then seventeen, became the first Russian player to win Wimbledon, the prestigious tennis tournament held each summer in London, England. Wimbledon is one of tennis' four Grand Slam tournaments, along with the US Open, French Open, and Australian Open, and winners of these competitions have defeated the best players in the world. Sharapova, who had spent much of her life in Florida at a renowned tennis academy, was the third youngest Wimbledon champion in history, with a $1 million prize purse for her women's singles title. She was then signed to several product endorsement deals. By the summer of 2005, she had been named the highest-paid female athlete in the world by Forbes magazine's Celebrity 100 list. Maria Sharapova broke into the top ten for the first time in 2004. Maria Sharapova won her first-ever grand slam singles title at Wimbledon in 2004. Maria Sharapova defeated Serena Williams in the 2004 WTA Tour Championships finals. Maria Sharapova became the first Russian woman to hold the world's No. 1 ranking on August 22, 2005. With her French Open victory in 2012, Maria Sharapova became only the tenth woman to complete a Career Grand Slam. At the 2012 French Open, Maria Sharapova won her first grand slam singles title since 2008 and her fourth overall, becoming the sixth woman in open history to complete a Career Grand Slam in singles. She has five Grand Slam titles and 35 singles titles to her name. Maria Sharapova was the first torchbearer in Russia's 2014 Winter Olympics lighting ceremony. Because of her popularity and good looks, she has endorsed various brands aside from sports. Maria Sharapova has also expressed her support for the United Nations Development Programme. She received the ESPY award for being the best tennis player.   Maria Sharapova was named WTA Humanitarian of the Year in 2010, as well as WTA Most Fashionable Player (on and off the court) and WTA Fan Favorite Singles Player. She has been a brand ambassador for several well-known companies, including Motorola, Tiffany, Land Rover, Canon, Tropicana, Gatorade, Nike, Porsche, and Tag Heuer.

Kobe Bryant grew up in Italy and entered the NBA straight out of high school. Bryant was a dominant scorer for the Los Angeles Lakers, winning five NBA championships and the MVP Award in 2008. Despite injuries in his later seasons, In December 2014, he passed Michael Jordan for third place on the NBA's all-time scoring list, and he retired in 2016 after scoring 60 points in his final game.  Dear basketball won an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 2018. On January 26, 2020, Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gigi, and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash. Bryant’s Personal Life Joe Bryant and Pamela Cox Bryant gave birth to him on August 23, 1978, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Shaya and Sharia are his two older sisters. He grew up playing both basketball and football and was a fan of the Los Angeles Lakers and the AC Milan football team. His family relocated to Rieti, Italy, when he was six. His family relocated to Philadelphia in 1991, and Kobe enrolled at 'Lower Merion High School.' The basketball legend collaborated with the non-profit After-School All-Stars as part of the Kobe & Vanessa Bryant Family Foundation. He also ran the Kobe Basketball Academy, an annual summer camp. After 53 years, his basketball participation helped 'Lower Merion High School win a state championship.                                 His Career Bryant was selected as a starter for the 1998 All-Star Game in his second season with the Lakers, making him the NBA's youngest All-Star at 19. The shooting guard then won three consecutive NBA championships with superstar center Shaquille O'Neal, and he was named first-team all-NBA from 2002 to 2004. He also signed multi-year sponsorship deals with Adidas, Sprite, and other major brands. Even though the Lakers struggled after O'Neal left in 2004, Bryant excelled. He set an NBA record with 81 points against the Toronto Raptors in January 2006, the second-highest single-game total in NBA history, and led the league in scoring the following year and the year after. Bryant was named Most Valuable Player in 2008, and he led his team to the NBA Finals, where the Boston Celtics defeated them. The Lakers won the NBA Finals in 2009, defeating the Orlando Magic. Soon after, Bryant attended a memorial service for friend and music legend Michael Jackson. The Lakers won their second straight championship the following year, defeating the Celtics. Bryant was a member of the United States Olympic teams in 2008 and 2012, winning gold medals with teammates Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and Carmelo Anthony, among others.   Bryant put in a lot of effort to get back on the court after tearing his Achilles tendon in April 2013., but he fractured his knee just six games into the 2013-2014 season. The veteran All-Star passed Michael Jordan for third place on the NBA scoring list in December 2014, but his season was cut short for the third time in a row when he tore his rotator cuff in January 2015.

James Rodriguez is a professional footballer from Colombia. Real Madrid C.F. in Spain currently signs James Rodriguez. He is an attacking midfielder for Real Madrid and the Colombian National Team. He rose to prominence following a successful World Cup campaign in 2014. With six goals, James Rodriguez was awarded the FIFA Golden Boot. He is currently one of the world's best young talents. Rodriquez’s Personal Life Wilson James Rodrguez Bedoya and Maria Del Pilar Rubio gave birth to James David Rodrguez Rubio on July 12, 1991, in Cucuta, Colombia. His father was also a football player, having played for the 1985 U-20 and Colombian national teams. Wilson's athletic career was cut short due to injuries and a battle with alcoholism. James inherited his father's love of football and became interested in it at a young age. He used to play Pony Football with Academia Tolimense as a child, and by the time he was in his early teens, he was a very skilled player.                                 His Career In his mid-teens, he made his professional debut with the Colombian second-division club Envigado. The following year, he was promoted to Colombia's first division. He joined the Argentine club Banfield in 2008 and made his debut in February 2009. On February 27, he scored his first goal, a long-range strike, in a 3-1 victory over Rosario Central. He astounded his coaches and teammates with his skillful performances at 17 and became a regular first-team player, appearing in every Apertura 2009. He also became Argentina's youngest foreigner to score a goal. He did an excellent job throughout the year and quickly gained a large fan base. He became a highly sought-after player and was signed by Porto, a Portuguese sports club, in July 2010 for €5.1 million. In December 2010, he scored his first goal in European football in a 3-1 home victory for Porto over Bulgarian club CSKA Sofia. In the 2011-12 season, he reached new heights of success, scoring 14 goals and providing 11 assists for Porto. He was also the first Colombian player to win the LPFP Award for Breakthrough Player of the Year in 2011. In the 2012-13 season, he became a regular starter. He was instrumental in the 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the 2012-13 UEFA Champions League group stage. He also assisted on a goal in a 2-1 win over Estoril. He maintained his stellar play throughout the season, finishing with 13 goals and 15 assists in 32 appearances. In 2013, James Rodriguez joined French club AS Monaco for €45 million, making him one of the most expensive transfers in world football history. He made his Monaco debut in a 2-0 win over Bordeaux. During the season, he also assisted on two goals in a 2-1 victory over Saint-Étienne. In a 2-0 win over Rennes, he scored his first goal for the club with a free kick. Following the World Cup, he joined the Spanish club Real Madrid for an undisclosed fee, estimated to be around €80 million. He made his debut in the UEFA Super Cup against Sevilla at Cardiff City Stadium, which Real Madrid won 2-0. In August 2014, he scored his first goal for Real Madrid against Atlético Madrid.

The Portuguese football legend has the most Instagram followers, but he is also a superhero for his charitable work. Cristiano Ronaldo's family supports him, but they can sometimes break his heart. When he was recently shown a videotaped interview of his late father conducted in 2004, a year before his death, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner was moved to tears. Ronaldo’s Personal Life Cristiano Ronaldo was born in Madeira, Portugal, on February 5, 1985, to Jose Dinis Aveiro and Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro. His father worked as a municipal gardener, and his mother was a cook. Ronaldo was the youngest of four children, with a son and two daughters. Ronaldo was expelled from school after he assaulted his teacher with a chair. He had always been a keen footballer, and by the age of fourteen, he had decided to focus on becoming a professional footballer. Ronaldo had been playing for Androrinha since he was eight years old.                                 His Career Cristiano Ronaldo joined the club 'Nacional' in his hometown of Madeira in 1995, and after a successful trial, he joined one of the biggest clubs in Portugal, namely, 'Sporting CP.' In 2003-2004, Cristiano Ronaldo became Manchester United's first Portuguese player. He wanted his Sporting FC number 28, but at Old Trafford, he was given the No.7 jersey, which David Beckham and Eric Cantona had previously worn. Cristiano Ronaldo made his Manchester United debut as a substitute for Nicky Butt against Bolton Wonders on August 16, 2003, and United won 4-0. In his first match, Ronaldo received a standing ovation from the crowd and numerous compliments from United legend George Best. Cristiano Ronaldo's career took off in the 2006-07 season when he scored more than 20 goals for Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson. He established his importance on the field by assisting them in winning their first Premier League championship in four years in the 2005-06 season. Cristiano Ronaldo decided to join Real Madrid from Manchester United ahead of the 2008-09 season for the highest-ever signing fee of £80 million. Madrid announced a 5-year contract extension with Cristiano Ronaldo until 2015, paying him £11 million per year and including a €1 billion release fee, marking a significant advancement in Cristiano Ronaldo's career. Ronaldo was given the number 9 jersey in his early days at Real Madrid because Raul was the club captain then. Cristiano Ronaldo's life story changed when he moved from Manchester United to Real Madrid, thanks to his success at the Santiago Bernabeu. He has played 292 games and scored 311 goals in his eight years at Real Madrid. Ronaldo left Real Madrid in 2018 for Juventus for a fee of €100 million plus €12 million in additional costs. Ronaldo agreed to a four-year contract with Juventus, and the fee paid by the new team was the highest ever paid for a 30-year-old player. In his fourth game for Juventus, Ronaldo scored his first goal against Sassuolo, and he was sent off for the first time in his 154th Champions League match against Valencia.

LeBron James, in full LeBron Raymone James, by the name King James, (born December 30, 1984, in Akron, Ohio, U.S.), is an American professional basketball player who has won National Basketball Association (NBA) championships with the Miami Heat (2012 and 2013), the Cleveland Cavaliers (2016), and the Los Angeles Lakers (2017). LeBron James is a basketball player from the United States. He had a difficult childhood but showed incredible talent at a young age. He was instrumental in leading his team to two consecutive Division III State Championships as a freshman at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. James’s Personal Life LeBron James was born in Akron, Ohio, on December 30, 1984, to Gloria Marie James and ex-convict Anthony McClelland. Because his father was uninterested in parenting , Gloria raised him on her own. Gloria agreed to let him live with Frank Walker's family, who had introduced him to basketball when he was nine years old because she felt he would be better off with a more stable family. He played AAU basketball for the Northeast Ohio Shooting Stars and attended St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, a white private school, rather than the local public school. He was also named Ohio's Mr. Basketball in his senior year. He was also named to USA Today's All-USA First Team and Gatorade National Player of the Year for the third and second years.                                  His Career LeBron was regarded as the best high school prospect since Kobe, and he was selected first overall in the 2003 draught. Over the years, he, Wade, and Anothony formed a formidable friendship. When he joined the Cleveland Cavaliers, he made an almost immediate impact. James led the East to victory in the 2006 All-Star Game with 29 points and was named the NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player. He finished second in overall NBA Most Valuable Player Award voting to Steve Nash, despite final season averages of 31.4 points, seven rebounds, and 6.6 assists per game. The Cavaliers qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 1998 under James' leadership. In his postseason debut, James had a triple-double in a victory over the Washington Wizards. He made his first game-winning shot in Game 3 and another in Game 5. Cleveland would go on to defeat the Wizards before being eliminated in the second round by the Detroit Pistons. In 2012 and 2013, the Heat won back-to-back championships. He was the finals MVP and league MVP during this time, proving everyone who doubted him wrong. He had promised his beloved hometown of Cleveland a championship. He signed with the Cavs in 2014, which was well received by Cavs fans; they also made a trade for Kevin Love from the Timberwolves, and he formed an impressive trio with Kyrie Irving. The 2016 Finals are the best Finals series I've ever seen. The Cavs, trailing 3-1 in the series, win the remaining games and the championship. In his pursuit of greatness, Lebron would eventually leave Cleveland and sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, where he would win his fourth championship in the 2020 season and continue to strive for greatness.

Mickelson began playing golf at the age of 18 months, hitting his first golf balls. He learned the fundamentals of the game by imitating his father's swing, which led the naturally right-handed Phil to adopt the left-handed stroke that earned him the nickname "Lefty." Mickelson’s Personal Life On June 16, 1970, Philip Alfred Mickelson was born in San Diego, California. Mickelson's golf career began around the time he could walk. Phil and Mary, his parents, tell of a young Phil running away from home at three, telling neighbors he was going to the golf course. Before starting school, Mickelson began golfing under the tutelage of his father. Phil Artwork.'s schedule as a commercial pilot allowed them to play together several times a week, and young Phil honed his creative short game in their San Diego backyard practice area. In 1988, Mickelson graduated from the University of San Diego High School. He attended Arizona State University in Tempe on a golf scholarship and graduated in 1992. Mickelson rose to the top of the national amateur golf rankings at Arizona State. He won three NCAA individual championships as well as three Haskins Awards as the best collegiate golfer. He became only the second collegiate golfer to be named to the first team in all four years. Following his victory in Tucson in 1991, he attended ASU and earned his bachelor's degree. He was only the second collegiate golfer to be named first-team All-American all four years.                                 His Career Mickelson was exempted from the professional golf qualification process due to his 'PGA Tour victory in 1991, which was valid for two years. In 1992, he hired Jim "Bones" Mackay as his caddy and went on to play on several PGA tours over the next few years. Many of these events were won by him, including the 'World Series of Golf' (1996), the 'Colonial National Invitation' (2000), and the 'Greater Hartford Open' (2001). (2001 and 2002). In 2000, he ended Tiger Woods' six-year winning streak on the PGA Tour by winning the 'Buick Invitational.' However, he had yet to win a major and was dubbed the "best player never to win a major" in golf circles. He broke the major jinx in 2004 when he won the 68th 'Masters Tournament' at the 'Augusta National Golf Club' in Georgia at the age of 33. He became only the third left-handed golfer in history to win the Masters. A career-low followed his 'Master' victory until he won his second major title at the 'PGA Championship' in Baltusrol in 2005. After winning the 'Masters' in 2006, his third major title, he ranked second on the 'Official World Golf Ranking list in 2007. This was his highest ranking to date. He was on track to become the only player to win three majors in a row, joining Tiger Woods and Ben Hogan, but his performance dipped at the 'US Open' at Winged Foot in 2006, where he finished in a tie for second place, one stroke behind Geoff Ogilvy. He won the 'Deutsche Bank Championship' in 2007, finishing two strokes ahead of Tiger Woods. He won the 'Crown Plaza Invitational' at Colonia the following year, beating out Tim Clark and Rod Pampling. In 2009, he won his first 'World Golf Championship' by one stroke over Nick Watney at the WGC-CA Championship. He had won the 'Northern Trust Open' at Rivera earlier that year, putting him second on the 'PGA Tour' wins list with 35 wins. Despite multiple breaks in his golfing career due to his wife's and mother's cancer treatments, he kept ranking one spot behind Tiger Woods by winning the 'Tour Championship and the 'WGC-HSBC Championship' in 2009.

It was the end of 2002, and Tiger dominated the PGA Tour like no one before him and possibly no one would ever do again. Tiger didn't just own the golf course; he owned the sporting world in general and the television with all of his numerous commercials, radio spots, and endorsements, and his Q rating was through the roof. A man who thrives on competition discovered that he had none. Tiger began to set new goals on January 12, 2003. Woods won his first major title in nearly 11 years with his victory at the 2019 Masters, and he went on to tie Sam Snead's career record of 82 PGA Tour victories later that year. Wood’s Personal Life Tiger Woods, born Eldrick Tont Woods on December 30, 1975, in Cypress, California, was the only child of an African American Army officer father and a Thai mother. When Woods was a child, his father started calling him "Tiger" after a fellow soldier and friend with the same name. Woods began playing golf as a child. Earl, his father, was his teacher and mentor. Woods had become an expert at the game by eight, even performing on television shows such as Good Morning America.                                  His Career He won the 1997 U.S. Masters in Augusta, Georgia, with a record score of 270. That victory was even more impressive, considering Tiger Woods was only 21 years old. Tiger Woods was the youngest person ever to win the tournament and the first African-American. Tiger Woods's victory would not be his last, as he tied the course record at the British Open later that year. Tiger Woods finished his career with four US PGA titles, three US Open victories, three Open Championship victories, and three US Masters victories. Tiger Woods won the Buick Invitational and the Western Open in 2003, followed by another victory the following year. The young man who began his career as a golf prodigy was getting into his stride. Tiger Woods won six major championships in 2005, a feat few professional golfers have achieved. Tiger Woods was named PGA Tour Player of the Year the same year, but it was not his first time receiving the honor. Tiger Woods received the award for the seventh time in nine years in 2005. Tiger Woods won the BMW Championship and the Tour Championship in 2007, extending his winning streak into the future. He was later named PGA Tour Player of the Year by his peers, a prestigious honor in golf. Tiger Woods has had several setbacks in his golf career, including a messy divorce, a cheating scandal, and ongoing knee problems. Despite this, Tiger Woods appears to be on the mend, having participated in several high-profile tournaments and holding his own against golfers half his age. Tiger Woods may have been the youngest golfer to win a major tournament, but he's not ready to hang up his clubs yet.

Usain Bolt of Jamaica is an Olympic legend dubbed "the fastest man alive" after breaking world records and winning gold medals at 2008, 2012, and 2016 Summer Games. He was raised by his parents, Wellesley and Jennifer Bolt, and his brothers, Sadeeki and Shrine. His family ran a store in the countryside, where Usain spent his time playing cricket and football with his brother. Bolt’s Personal Life Bolt was born in Jamaica on August 21, 1986. Early on, Bolt was a standout cricket player and a sprinter, and coaches noticed his natural speed at school. Under the tutelage of Pablo McNeil, a former Olympic sprint athlete, he began to concentrate solely on sprinting. (Bolt's coach and mentor would later be Glen Mills.)  Bolt's lightning speed wowed fans as early as 14, and he won his first high school championship medal in 2001, taking silver in the 200-meter race. Bolt made his international debut at the 2002 World Junior Championships in Kingston, Jamaica, where he won the 200-meter dash, becoming the youngest world junior gold medalist ever. Bolt's accomplishments wowed the sports world, and he received the International Association of Athletics Foundation's Rising Star Award that year, further elevating the profile of a young man who would soon be known as "Lightning Bolt."                                 His Career Despite being plagued by injuries at the start of his professional career, Usain Bolt could compete and even contend in most competitions. His career was transformed when he broke the Jamaican record for the 200m in 19.75 seconds. He quickly broke the 100m world record with 9.72 seconds. Usain Bolt's Olympic performances have defined his career. At the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, he broke his world record in the 100m with 9.69 seconds and the 200m world record with 19.30 seconds. He is the only athlete to have three consecutive Olympic gold medals in the 100m and 200m sprints. Usain Bolt successfully defended his 100m and 200m titles and broke the world record for the 4x100m relay with Jamaican teammates Yohan Blake, Nesta Carter, and Michael Frater in 36.84 seconds. Here is a list of all of Usain Bolt's gold medals and world records as of August 2014: World Records 9.58 seconds for the 100m. The world record for the 200m is 19.19 seconds. 36.84 seconds is the world record for the 4x100m relay. Medals of Gold Eight gold medals at the Olympics Eleven gold medals at the World Championships One gold medal from the World Junior Championship He extended his Olympic winning streak by winning the 200 meters in 19.78 seconds. "What else can I do to demonstrate that I am the greatest?" In an interview with BBC Sport, Bolt stated. "I want to be one of the greatest, like [Muhammad] Ali and Pelé. I've made the sport exciting and made people want to watch it. "I have elevated the sport to a new level."

Rafael Nadal, sometimes known as the King of Clay, is one of the best tennis players and an all-time single-surface specialist. Nadal is second only to Roger Federer in terms of all-time Grand Slam winners, with 17 titles under his belt. The fact that Nadal has won 11 French Open titles, which is astounding, makes him the player with the most Major victories ever. While Nadal first served as Federer's arch-enemy, rival's routinely defeating the Swiss master on all surfaces; he has since grown into a legendary all-court player in his own right. Nadal’s Personal Life Nadal was born and has continuously resided in Manacor, Mallorca. Since he was three years old, his uncle Toni has been his coach; they broke up in 2016, and Nadal hired Carlos Moya to take over. Toni Nadal was the one who suggested that Rafa switches to playing with his left hand since he (correctly) thought it would offer him an advantage on the court. Rafa's reputation as a focused and dedicated athlete has also been greatly attributed to Toni's harsh training techniques. Nadal has a sporting background and is naturally athletic. Rafa's other uncle Miguel Angel Nadal played professional football, even for FC Barcelona, and Toni was a former professional tennis player.                                 His Career Rafael Nadal has won a higher percentage of his matches than any other player among the six athletes, with more than 900 victories throughout the Open era. How many more titles might the Spaniard have attained if injuries hadn't so regularly cut short his career? Since making his Wimbledon debut in 2003, Nadal has missed eight Grand Slam competitions and numerous others on tour. Nadal's Grand Slam career was derailed by injury before it even got off the ground when an elbow issue caused him to withdraw from the 2003 French Open. A year later, he could not compete in Wimbledon and Roland Garros due to an ankle ailment. However, when he was playing, he was a winning machine. At 15, Nadal won his first match on the circuit. Two months later, he captured his first championship in Sopot, Poland. By 2005, he dominated the European clay-court season, winning in Rome, Barcelona, and Monte-Carlo before winning his first Grand Slam tournament at the French Open. That year, he won 11 trophies, which is still his most excellent total for a single season. 2013 was Nadal's second-most successful year when he won 10 titles despite missing the season's beginning due to injury. Between Sao Paulo in February and the French Open, he competed in eight tournaments and only dropped a match against Novak Djokovic in the Monte-Carlo final. Nadal is a beautiful example of triumphing despite hardships and physical constraints. He has battled off multiple injuries throughout his career, including a chronic knee injury, with courage and perseverance. He disproved everyone who questioned his durability by continuing to rule the roost far past 30 despite having a physically taxing playing style.

As exercise is one of the essential needs of the body to be healthy, pursuing a particular sport gives a different level of fitness and body conditioning. One of the most amazing sports is boxing. Training for boxing needs cardio and HIIT workouts while at the same time strengthening the muscles at a static dynamism. One specific exercise that is best for boxing training is skipping or jumping because it improves stamina and mental alertness. Here are the types of skipping exercises that are best for boxing trainees to include in their regimens.                                 Boxing trainees need to master two basic skipping steps such as: Bounce Step This is the very basic skipping step where you carry all your body including the feet together up and down when jumping and landing while managing and skipping the rope movements. This is perfect for beginners not only because of its lowest difficulty level, but it hones the body and mind while progressing toward the more difficult skipping types.   Alternate Foot Step The Alternate-Foot step skipping type is where you are like doing the steps of running while skipping on a rope. In this procedure, you must be sure to keep a pace of non-stop and unobstructed running completely not bothered by the rope that you are skipping on. This is done by passing the rope under the feet after every one of the feet touches the ground surface.   Double Under Similar to the bounce step in which you leap twice because the rope crosses twice beneath your feet. This is definitely a dynamic activity because you need to keep in mind not stepping on the rope while keeping your pace perfectly in passing under the feet.   Boxer Skip The boxer skip is purposed for building endurance in the body without using more muscles and without getting too tired easily. This skipping step can be done in a longer period of time while setting the entire physiological aspects of the body inclined to higher gears and fast dynamism in the near future. Basically, Boxer Skip induces explosiveness while in a very balanced rhythm through a higher foundation on footwork and leg strength. Boxer Skip is done like you are in a jogging rhythm and stepping on alternating-foot. One of the differences between the boxer skip and alternate foot is the speed and size of the footsteps. But the biggest difference is that in boxer skip, the rope passes in the interval where both feet touch the ground surface. There are also other types of skipping that boxing trainees can do to induce their body's strengths and improve their weaknesses. Skipping step tricks such as: Foot Cross High Knee is done by skipping the rope while jumping higher and having the knees bent Front Straddle is done by skipping rope in a running position but knees bent Lateral Hops is when jumping to every side while skipping the rope Other types of skipping steps when skipping are to add some arm tricks such as Arm Criss-Cross and Arm Side Swing. Written by: GigiQuin PREVIOUS PAGE |  NEXT PAGE

10 Essential Boxing Equipment For Boxing Boxing has been around for ages, and to this day, it remains one of the most effective ways to get a full-body workout. There are countless places where people can find information about boxing, but within this guide, here are the 10 essential boxing equipments that a boxer needs.                                 1. Boxing gloves Boxing gloves is very important for a boxer. The primary purpose of these gloves is protection, which is why they tend to look bulky and bulky compared to other types of gloves. Boxing gloves and hand wraps provide protection for the knuckles.   2. Boxing shoes Boxing shoes are explicitly designed to simulate the impact of a punch. The foot is often the most vulnerable part of the body during boxing fight or sparring, so boxers need to protect it while they train to avoid getting hurt.     3. Running or Training Shoes While wearing boxing shoes is recommended during training or sparring session, some people still prefers to wear running or training shoes since that is what they are comfortable wearing during training or running. Also, your boxing shoes will wear quickly if you use it during training session. Many people only wear boxing shoes during sparring or fight to make sure it has good traction and minimise slipping that can lead to injury.   4. Boxing Pads Using a boxing pads is part of the boxing training that's why most boxing gym provides pads that people can borrow when they just started or when they forgot to bring their own. It's recommended to buy your own pads since hands get really sweaty during training. Boxing pads is used to practice boxing combinations alternately with a partner.   5. Speed bag Many professional boxers use various types of unique punching bags to practice their punches, including speed bags and heavy bags. Both of these punching bags come in different shapes and weights. While speed bags are generally used for practicing punches at a fast pace to improve timing, heavy bags are usually used for practicing heavy punches to improve punches strengths and techniques.   6. Light/heavy bag Aside from the speed bag and the heavy bag, many boxers also use a light/heavy bag to practice their punching power and accuracy. Many professional boxers have both types of bags, so they can alternate between using the two depending on what kind of punch they need to practice.   7. Skipping Rope It's recommended to have a skipping rope in your training bag so that you are not sharing with other people. Skipping rope is always part of an endurance training that's why most boxing gym provides people a skipping rope that they can use during training.      8. Boxing Hand Wraps Wearing a boxing hand wraps under gloves is very important especially when you are at the beginner level. It's a protection for your hand when you throw high impact punches since it acts as a cushion for your fist. It also provides additional support and stability to your wrists reducing the risk of having an injury.   9. Mouth Guard Wearing a mouth guard is a must during sparring session to avoid the risk of cracking or breaking your teeth. Mouth guard protects your teeth, tounge and gums.     10. Boxing Headgear Wearing a boxing headgear or head protection is a must especially when you are at a beginner level. It's good to wear a head protection while you are still improving your boxing head movements and boxing techniques. Headgear protects your head since it reduces the impact of a punch.     Conclusion. There are many different types of boxing equipment for both amateur and professional boxers, but more than this gear may be needed when you begin to face more advanced opponents. To ensure your success as a boxer, speak with a fitness and good boxing trainer to get information regarding boxing training that will help to improve your boxing skills.   Written by: Lomia_K PREVIOUS PAGE |  NEXT PAGE

Starting any sport is a great idea, and swimming is one of the best ones that you could possibly decide on! Apart from being an extremely useful skill in life, swimming has tremendous health benefits and, of course, it's a whole lot of fun! Now, you've decided to start swimming, but you don't really know how to do it; what do you do? Read this article, of course! Today, we'll walk you through everything you need to get started with swimming. It may seem daunting at the start, especially if you’ve had bad experiences in public pools in the past (I know I’ve had my fair share of scares). However, you’ll find that by following some helpful tips and an instructor’s advice, you’ll be an ace swimmer in no time!   Practice consistently The first and most important factor is consistent practice. This means for the first 3-4 weeks, you'll be in and out of the swimming pool like an all-you-can-eat buffet that has a free weekend going on. Seriously, we're talking about swimming every day about 5-10 times and repeating this for at least 20 days to let your border get familiar with the water and the motions that swimming requires. You'll be happy to note that progress comes fast, and your body will start adapting really quickly!                                  Get the right equipment and resources By resources, we mean things like a subscription to a training program that ideally has a coach with years of experience and provides all the tools you'll need as a beginner swimmer. By tools, we mean things like kickboards, pull buoys, and swimming snorkels, among others. These help you get familiar with the ropes when it comes to swimming while ensuring some of the heavy lifting is being handled by them. Kickboards, for instance, will make sure you can practice your strokes and limb motions without having to worry about what your body as a whole is doing. Consult with your instructor to get a personalized plan for you.   Form is important Think of your body as an aerodynamic car. If you put a large board vertically on the car's roof, it will create a lot of drag and slow you down for no good reason. Who would do that? Exactly. The same thing happens in swimming; if you let your leg hang too low from your body or don't keep your frame in a straight line, you'll suffer from unnecessary drag. Accordingly, it's crucial to ensure your form is good and minimize the effort you must put in to keep swimming.   Be consistent, seriously We said it earlier, but we have to say it again; consistency is everything here. Follow the guides mentioned in the very first tip and add periods of rest and warmups into that plan. Though the general plan should work fine for you, consider asking your instructor or coach for advice in case they have any suggestions that might improve your results further.