Choosing a road without much inclination can shoot well at a fixed rate without much effort. 130-150 beats maintain for 40-60 minutes is relatively easy and little traumatic for our joints and muscles, so cycling is an ideal sport to gain strength.

The downside: we need a bicycle and an enabling environment which will allow us to pedal. Originally a sport can be boring and without encouragement, but together into small groups and enjoy good roads will make you engage in this sport and earn a good aerobic capacity with hardly realize.

We can win a good resistance to pedal out for 40-60 minutes three days a week. Although it may seem a long time, cycling is not like running, as there are breaks on the bike pedaling, we sat and gesture is less traumatic. Just do not forget to stretch before and after cycling, as it is a gesture that tends to limit the mobility of lower body muscles.

Tomizawa I dreamed of winning in San Marino, which had become so perfect and was able to fight for first place, but it was the bike when going in fourth place, and they could not avoid. The fall was so sudden, and unexpected, that the Frenchman Alex de Angelis and English Scott Redding ran over helplessly, but it seemed that everything was going to be a scare, as happens more than once in this sport.

Although this time the news was not good, but quite the opposite, because about 14:20, when Pedrosa was leading the MotoGP race, states that Shoya Tomizawa dying helplessly medical equipment.

Tomizawa became a legend in motorcycling by becoming the first winner in Moto 2, and unfortunately, in San Marino will not forget him.

Shoya Tomizawa, rest in peace.

The 21-year-old had set back in their second round against Gisela Dulko (Argentina), 1:5, as it collapses and had to be medically treated. It was first that the tennis player had suffered a heat stroke. Asarenka said later, however, with being thrown in a sprint while warming up before the match. She slapped his arm to the head. In the hospital, now a mild concussion was found.

Already on the first two days, the climatic conditions at Flushing Meadows had made to create the players. “It was very hot, just hot. So you have to be patient and wait for the shade,” said Novak Djokovic. Almost all the pros cool since the tournament in the change breaks the neck with iced towels.

Petkovic defies heat and Petrova
Fed Cup player Andrea Petkovic had high temperatures in their opening game against the brave and made for a surprise. The 22 year-old defeated the world number 16th Nadia Petrova (Russia) after a grueling match in 2:33 hours with 6:2, 4:6, 7:6 (7:4). Opponent of Petkovic in the second round is Bethanie Mattek-Sands (USA), 28 ranks the world rankings behind the German champion is placed in the. Petkovic was her career has never been about the second round of a Grand Slam tournament in gone beyond.

No Extreme Heat Policy
While in New York are relatively few heat-rules that existed at the Australian Open in Melbourne since 1998, a so-called “Extreme Heat Policy.” When she meets at temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius in force, including no new matches are more begun. Moreover, the breaks may be extended during a game. The Tournament Referee has, in consultation with the professionals and the physicians the right to cancel all games when he is of the opinion that it was too dangerous for the professionals.

In Australia, the players are also highlighted in a brochure and with plates in the locker room on how they have to conduct themselves in extreme conditions. It recommends, among other things, before and after the match to weigh and balance the weight loss. The local tournament organizers recommend the players before the matches to lower their body temperature. Bathtubs are available in the cabin area with ten degrees of cold water. Scientific studies have shown that athletes hold out longer in the heat when he was “cool” goes into a match.

Treatments are allowed
At the U.S. Open there is only a writ of “Heat Policy, which applies from 30.1 degrees Celsius. Among other things, is laid down in writing, that between the second and third movement is a ten-minute break if the players want it. Also treatments for heat-related illness are allowed on the court.

I was not surprised at all that PING continue to evolve because it has always been outstanding in the market of putters. What did surprise me is that in this new series had 14 different models, all with the same insert in the face and in every way imaginable, both traditional and more flamboyant than others offer more news and promise to take this insertion than any other. Fourteen models are enough and do not have to think long to conclude that between a Ping Anser for a lifetime and with this new integration should not differ much in benefits as they do in their price. Everything is within a marketing campaign that is PING and other manufacturers, but … Is it correct?

I kept investigating a little more for the PING website and decided to count the number of putters available for purchase. Clearly, the Internet I can buy almost any suit but has a decade old but I decided to see how many offered on the official website. The result: 41 different putters, Scottsdale Series 14, 10 iN, 5 Redwood, 7 Karsten, 2 Jas and 3 Faith. That’s a lot of putters to choose from even for a fan of freshly baked material like me, but I am afraid I can not consider myself as a “customer type.” What about the person you just start playing? How do you sell that person a putter out of 41 available? Or better yet, how do you explain the differences between them?

It is clear that we all have very particular tastes and I like to putter I may not like my best friend but do not know if the manufacturers are doing a bit of hand the case to announce new and improved their products. For instance, yesterday Apple announced new iPods: three different models of iPods, one larger than the next and therefore with more features, but only 3. At the first glance you are able to see what is offered, what each one is and what not. Maybe it’s a totally different campaign to which manufacturers are following different courses, offering, just enter your site, 41 different models of putters. I did not want to count how much would join the irons, drivers and wedges added.

Right now we can choose the better we will stick and almost, I would say that we look more beautiful. Not long ago brought Ovid debate in which the golfer must improve regardless of the material you have and we gave many reason. My conclusion is that neither we need as much supply of sticks or manufacturers sell more to offer. Moreover, I am convinced that many are put off when choosing a stick to the avalanche about 40 putters represent manufacturer.

These figures to think a few seconds. What would happen if you take out PING putters only 10 models a year to great fanfare, with the advertising budget is spent on the 41 it now offers on its website. If you also sell every kind putter to a golfer, many do not think twice when buying. I might even sell more.

Food anti-injury:

Onions , garlic , leeks
The Allium genus vegetables such as garlic, onions, leeks, garlic, etc.. are very rich and powerful have a stimulating odor, the presence of a substance called allicin that is an allyl sulfide is decomposed by the action of an enzyme, releasing the pungent odor. Apart from scaring vampires, garlic and onions are a safe to prevent injuries because they provide joint sulfur, essential to form the components of the collagen matrix that feeds.

Fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids
The omega-3 fatty acids are in fashion, for its protective effects on the heart and circulation. But few people know that they are also an ally of the joints. In laboratory studies have found that omega-3s may improve healing of damaged ligaments by increasing the entry of new cells in the damaged area and accelerate the synthesis of collagen. Fish also contain vitamin D, magnesium and phosphorus. The fish richest in omega-3s are cold water like salmon, tuna, mackerel, herring, sardines, etc.

Gelatin
Gelatin desserts is derived from the hydrolysis of collagen from skin and bones of animals and fish. Gelatine contains HCP sold or what is the same hydrolyzed collagen protein, which guarantees the safety and digestibility of gelatin. Gelatine is a dessert very suitable for athletes because it contains fewer calories and is rich in amino acids such as hydroxyproline, glycine and proline, collagen components and also contains arginine, an amino acid precursor of creatine and other amino acids as L-phenylalanine and L-tyrosine act as precursors of chondrocytes for cartilage collagen synthesis. A European study pointed out that the HCP was able to reduce joint pain in the early stages of training. I tell you another great advantage of taking gelatin to prevent joint damage: it is very cheap, but better not tell anyone, lest they raise their price.

Wine
Much has been written about the virtues of red wine for health, provided you drink in moderation. The high content of polyphenols and tannins, not only protects the heart procyanidins also help stabilize the collagen fibers, improve the joint support and have anti-inflammatory.

Rich marine animals as a source of collagen and cartilage
The skin of fish is a marvel of engineering designed to reduce drag. The dermis of the fish is composed of collagen fibers that connect muscles to the tail of the fish in a hydrodynamics. This structure allows the fish to save energy by swimming. But at the plate, is responsible for gelatinous layer appears in the cod pil-pil and fish soups, or the famous fish tail or fish gelatin used in the kitchen because it solidifies on cooling. As you can deduce, this fish meat gives us specific substances to nourish the cartilage matrix and strengthen joints. In addition to providing omega-3 fatty acids as you have seen before. There are also marine animals usually consume little shark, turtle, squid , cuttlefish , octopus , which have a very special cartilaginous structure also helps to replace the animal cartilage. No need to go to Australia to take advantage of the magical (and very expensive) shark cartilage, although it is true they are not as effective in reducing joint problems as serious as the shark, the octopus and squid are cheap food as injury prevention.

Pineapple and papaya
These tropical fruits contain proteolytic enzymes and vitamin C. Pineapple contains bromelain and papaya has papain. They work by reducing inflammation, because they digest proteins from damaged tissues and stimulate the synthesis and repair of new tissue. In addition to taking them as food, fruit slices applied to sore areas reduce swelling and pain when there is inflammation or injury in bruises, sprains, fractures, etc.

Spices
Some spices added to foods are very useful to prevent and reduce injuries. The ginger reduces inflammation, pepper, cayenne has an analgesic effect because it contains capsaina, which inhibits the production of substance P is responsible for sending pain signals to the brain. The nail has an analgesic effect on painful joints. The saffron is anti-inflammatory analgesic and applied to the joints.

Sea cucumber
This exotic food you can find in Chinese restaurants, is a marine animal of the family of sea urchins. It has been always used in China for its anti-arthritic properties. Recent research has confirmed its anti-inflammatory role in diseases such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatic disease, etc. The sea cucumber has the ability to balance the level of protaglandinas responsible for anti-inflammatory process. It also contains vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, vitamin C, minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc, mucopolysaccharides and chondroitin, very important for restoring the joint tissue.

Water
Your joints have a cushion of water as a buffer to withstand shocks. So a good level of hydration is a top to keep the joints during a lifetime. For an athlete who loses more fluid by sweating, drinking properly is a guarantee to prevent injuries. It has been shown that dehydration can seriously weaken the joints and make them more prone to injury. Think cellular matrix surrounding the cartilage is composed by 60-80% water. The large capacity of hydration allows the movement of nutrients to feed the tissue and is responsible for the ability of articular cartilage to withstand pressure and recover from the loads. With age, vigorous exercise, dehydration, stress, etc. lose the ability to retain water and malnutrition occurs even can become calcified cartilage, which leads to death of chondrocytes and hardening of the joint. In order to avoid such extremes, just drink two to three liters of water a day minimum and replace sweat losses during exercises.

Foods rich in vitamin C
Vitamin C or ascorbic acid is a powerful antioxidant essential for the production and maintenance of collagen (connective tissue, cartilage, osteoid tissue of bone, dentin, skin and tendons) Vitamin C is a powerful reducing agent involved in the hydroxylation of proline and lysine protocolageno and transforms them into hydroxyproline and hydroxylysine to form collagen. It also stimulates the healing wounds, reducing recovery time after injury. Foods rich in vitamin C are fresh fruits like kiwi, strawberries, raspberries, papaya, citrus and vegetables such as watercress, parsley, peppers, broccoli and cabbage.

Foods rich in MSM
The MSM is a natural source of sulfur and stimulates the production of glucosamine in the joint. It is found in plant foods rich in enzymes, especially in vegetables of the cruciferous family (cabbage, broccoli, cabbage, red cabbage, etc.). And the family of garlic (garlic, onions, leeks, garlic, etc. .) should be taken in raw and fresh so it does not evaporate.

Protein-rich foods
Animal meat, legumes, nuts and fish are friends of your joints for two reasons. On the one hand, are rich in protein, containing amino acids needed to build muscles and soft tissues and prevent and reduce the repair time of the injury. On the other hand, contain iron and zinc. Zinc is a mineral that promotes tissue growth in general and helps repair the damage because it activates the enzymes necessary for the synthesis of collagen. Some medical items have found that zinc and iron deficiency may increase the likelihood of injury and osteoarthritis tissue is observed deficiencies in zinc. Try taking 15 mg of zinc and 18 mg of iron daily. Red meat ( beef , rabbit , pork ) and bivalve molluscs such mussels , cockles and clams are the foods rich in iron and zinc.

Foods rich in copper
Copper is needed for tissue elasticity. It is a cofactor of lysyl oxidase enzyme responsible for strengthening the collagen and elastin. Increases the tensile strength of the joints because their role is to link adjacent collagen fibers, encouraging the crossings between lysine. It is found in the liver, oysters and plant foods as yeast , nuts , lentils , mushrooms , onions , tomatoes and sunflower seeds .

Foods rich in sulfur
Sulfur is a mineral purifier and cleanser that is taken together with selenium and zinc. It is found in muscles, skin, bones, nails and hair. Sulfur is responsible for maintaining the flexibility and permeability of the membranes favoring the reactions of exchange of nutrients and waste products. Sulfur is important for joint health because it is part of proteoglycans in the matrix around the cartilage and when we do high-impact exercise the joints wear out faster and increase the demands of this mineral, so that diets low sulfur slow the repair joint. It has been the cartilage of people affected by osteoarthritis has a third less of sulfur compared with healthy cartilage. Sulfur is found in foods like eggs, garlic, onions and leeks, red peppers, etc.. It also appears in smaller quantities in grains, vegetables, meat, asparagus, cabbage, cabbage and broccoli. The problem is extremely volatile, hence the smell of garlic and onions , so that should be taken in raw and uncooked.