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There's the catch

Article Abstract:

Many women have difficulty throwing in softball and other sports because they do not put their whole bodies into the motion. A whipping action that uses the shoulders, back and legs gives the best forward momentum. Techniques on how to improve both throwing and catching are described.

Author: Herbstman, Sharon
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1996
Stretching exercises, Throwing, Pitching (Baseball), Catching (Baseball)

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Paradise ain't perfect

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A stay at the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat on Paradise Island in the Bahamas is described. Sivananda offers yoga classes on a beautiful resort island, but its vegetarian, caffeine-free food and required daily meditation sessions are not for everyone.

Author: Herbstman, Sharon
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1997
Description and travel, Seaside resorts, Bahamas, Paradise Island (Bahamas), Ashrams

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Pretrail motions: a fit camper is a happy camper. Get your body ready for the rigors of spring

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Backpackers and rock climbers should begin a fitness training program about six to eight weeks before a major trip. The regimen should include aerobics, strength training and flexibility exercises. Tips on sport-specific training are also given.

Author: Gardner, Renne
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1997
Physical fitness, Rock climbing, Backpacking

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