The invention of the wetsuit helped surfers surf all year round and practice in cold water for longer. This led to progress in the design of surfboards and allowed surfers to learn how to do more radical maneuvers. There is a specialty “Surfing Science and Technology” at the University of Plymouth in the UK. […]
Captain James Cook was the first person to describe surfing. This happened in 1778. He wrote that the man on the board “seemed to be on the verge of ecstasy, so quickly and smoothly carried away by the sea.” Hawaiians called surfing “he’enalu”, which means “sliding on the waves”. Surfing for Hawaiians was a central […]
Historical background Beach volleyball originated in the 1910s in Hawaii. While waiting for a good wave, members of the local surf club often played volleyball right on the beach. One of the most avid players was the famous swimmer Olympic champion and record holder Duke Kahanamoku. Later, he, already as the sports director of the […]
WHISTLER, CANADA Whistler rightfully bears the title of the snow capital of the world: the height of the cover is more than nine meters (to be precise, 914 centimeters). It is not surprising that the Winter Olympic Games (2010) were held here. SIERRA NEVADA, SPAIN The resort is located in the south of Spain, and […]
Places where you can enjoy real winter MEGEVE, FRANCE Megeve is one of the most picturesque ski resorts with world renown, located in the historical region of Haute-Savoie. the city is beautiful both in summer and in winter. In its center there is a pedestrian zone with paved streets, ancient architecture, churches of the XIII […]
Lets know a little bit more about it ! Until 1970, football was considered an exclusively men’s sport. But women began to play football in the XIX century. Historical records mention a meeting of women’s teams from England and Scotland. Lady Florence Caroline Dixie played a major role in the creation of women’s football. In […]
1. Improves Your Flexibility Improved flexibility is one amongst the primary and most blatant advantages of yoga. Throughout your first-class, you most likely won’t be ready to bit your toes, ne’er mind do a acrobatic feat. However if you keep on with it, you’ll notice a gradual loosening, and eventually, apparently not possible poses can become possible. You’ll conjointly most likely notice that aches and pains begin to disappear. That’s no coincidence. Tight hips will strain the genu thanks to improper alignment of the thigh and shinbones. Tight hamstrings will result in a flattening […]