Sports Equipment Blog (Page 1)

  1. where to get donations of board games and play sports equipment?

    September 4, 2010, 9:13 am
    I am seeking the donation of board games and sports equipment for an alternative middle school.

  3. Kettlebell training provides ‘excellent’ results

    September 3, 2010, 9:44 am
    Not many people can say they exercise with an object that was once used as counter balance to weigh grains in Russia during the 1700s. But those who use kettlebell weights can affirm this, and boast about how it has changed their lives.

  4. The CANINE Sandbag Leg Workout

    September 2, 2010, 7:32 am

  6. Five easy ways to Fall into fitness

    September 1, 2010, 6:47 am
    Even a half hour walking your neighborhood pays off in increased energy and stamina. Most health-club aerobics classes are just an hour long, yet offer big ...

  7. Trip Advisor: If wheelchair helper is attentive, give a tip

    August 30, 2010, 6:56 am
    It had a small gym with an elliptical machine and free weights. Yesterday when I went in to work out, the elliptical was covered with sweat. ...

  8. A Beginner’s Guide To Fitness Equipment.

    August 28, 2010, 4:42 am
    Statistics at the time of writing indicated that over two thirds of the UK population are overweight (slightly more in America). The media and the Governments are pushing fitness and healthy lifestyles but what exactly should you do if you want to make the...(read more)

  9. The Best Types of Cardio Equipment

    August 25, 2010, 12:56 am
    One of these studies, published in Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport in 2006, compared energy expenditure on the elliptical trainer between combined ...

  10. What's wrong with my resume? Why can't I get a job?

    August 21, 2010, 3:47 am
    WORK EXPERIENCE: August 2009-September 2009: Customer Service; PG College Bookstore; Largo, MD Assisted customers by providing them with items needed such as book, equipment, supplies, and uniforms. Filled out the necessary paperwork to complete sales; advised customers about the process for using financial aid, grants, and other sources to purchase items. Also answered telephones and responded to customer inquiries. August 2009: Volunteer; Stone Soul Picnic; Washington, DC I provided full accommodation and support to the artists according to regulations; event calendar management, made transportation arrangements. I also provided artists with food, beverages, and other items at their request. Organized and prepared trailers to accommodate the celebrities and radio station employees from WKYS 93.9. March 2008-November 2008: Teller; Bank of America, Clinton, MD I processed transactions accurately and efficiently in accordance with established policies and procedures. Identified customer needs and refer financial products and services to consumer and small business customers. Act as Bank of Americas face to the customer and consistently seek to delight our customers by demonstrating The Bank of America Spirit. Ensured regulatory requirements, such as Anti-Money Laundering and Bank Secrecy Act are adhered to. Contributed to a positive team environment in the banking center through 360-degree coaching. August 2007-January 2008: Sales Associate; Sears; Clinton, MD Assisted customers by providing knowledge and expertise on electronic devices; sold merchandise; filled out necessary paperwork to complete sales; advised customers about the process for applying and opening accounts with the company. July 2005-August 2005: Clerical Assistant; US EPA; Arlington, VA Xeroxed, answered phones, delivered documents, light typing on the computer is MS Word format. During PG County public school holidays 2004-2005: Clerical Assistant; US EPA; Arlington, VA Performed filing duties; organized and sorted budget files in numerical/sequential order and placed in the appropriate folders by branch/division created by execution personnel; typed labels; xeroxed documents as requested; deliver to in-boxes; received phone inquiries and forwarded calls to the appropriate budget execution team member; scheduled meetings for the team. June 2002-August 2002: Camp Assistant; Hillcrest Heights Community Center; Temple Hills, MD Assisted camp leaders with children activities (cheerleading, dance routines, arts and crafts); helped camp leaders keep track of children on field trips; helped serve meals. June 2003-August 2003: Childcare Assistant; Woodyard Road Nursery; Clinton, MD Assisted day care workers with daily activities for kids; attended field trips with workers; helped supervise young children; taught basic elementary skills (reading, writing, counting, colors). As needed (8 hour days): Sonja Winfrey’s residence; Private Home Clinton, MD Provide childcare services for one toddler and a 5 year old; feed kids on schedule; prepare breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks; read stories; assist with potty training; teach nursery rhymes; take kids for daily walks, play and exercise; provide entertaining movies; schedule nap times. As needed (2-3 times per week 4 hours minimum): Cowherd Residence; Private Home Capital Heights, MD Provide childcare services for 3 children; feed kids on schedule; prepare breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks; read stories; play games; take kids for daily walks, play and exercise. SKILLS: Computers Typing Internet Wordperfect Microsoft Word Create Web Pages on Black Planet OTHER ACTIVITIES/INTERESTS: Surrattsville High School - MD-942 AFJROTC - Non-Commissioned Officer Academy (NCO) - April 2004 - Honor Guard (August 2004-June 2005) - National Drill Competitions - Cadet Officer Leadership Program (July 30-August 5, 2005) - Gospel Choir - R&B Band EDUCATION: High School Graduate Surrattsville High School 05/30/2007 REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST DESCRIPTION OF OTHER ACTIVITIES Non-Commissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) - April 2004 I developed leadership and life skills, by performing military tasks in group activities. I learned USA ROTC standards for living and performed physical. I learned public speaking and team work by using my teammates to complete obstacle courses. For more information contact Chief Black at Surrattsville High School. Honor Guard (August 2004-June 2005) - National Drill Competitions I participated in drill competitions along the east coast. I learned organization skills by being in put charge of organizing the AFJROTC HONOR GUARD uniform as well as the standard ROTC uniform. I learned public speaking and team work. For more information contact Chief Black at Surrattsville High School. Surrattsville High School R&B

  11. 5 Important Factors That Affect Your Home Gym Design

    August 20, 2010, 4:37 am
    The environment in which you exercise matters as much as the type and frequency of exercises you do. This explains why fitness gyms continue to enjoy a strong following. However, with the cost and inconvenience often associated with gym memberships, more and more people are opting to use a home gym. It's not only cheaper in the long run but also offers the kind of privacy not readily available at public gyms. Ready to create your own physical fitness space? Here are some of the most important...(read more)

  12. Biz Buzz: Trainer opens her own fitness center

    August 15, 2010, 11:38 pm
    In the 1980s, Leah Husk worked at the White House for Ronald Reagan and, like many young people fresh out of college, found that the hours were long, the job was stressful and she wanted to blow off some steam by working out. The problem was, the White House had ...