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University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna Most of us are familiar with stage fright – with all its nasty manifestations such as rapid pulse, dry mouth, shaky voice, blushing and sweaty palms – but is the condition restricted to humans? How do animals react to the presence of human audiences? These questions have recently been addressed by the group of Christine Aurich at the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna. Their results confirm that horse riders suffer more stress when...
Gymfinity Children's Activity Center of Fitchburg Wisconsin competes simultaneously in Milwaukee, Southern Illinois and Norther Illinois Fitchburg Wisconsin (PRWEB) January 16, 2013 3 Different teams under one roof and they all had a meet at the same time. The Madison area's hub of gymnastics and trampoline competition took to the gyms of 3 different areas this weekend and had overwhelming success. The Gymfinity Optional team (levels 7, 8, and 9 in USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic...
Michael Harper for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online It’s been pitched as a solution for those eco-minded individuals who need to get from point A to point B but are too lazy to walk. Complete with an electric motor and a top speed of 17 mph, the Zboard is part Segway, part Tony Hawk, and incredibly cool. This weight sensing electronic skateboard has already had its time in the Internet limelight following a successful Kickstarter campaign (the founders proudly boast that they...
From a donation to help challenged kids and adults at Upward Transitions Therapeutic Horsemanship (UTTH), the Cyr Family Charitable Fund was able to connect two non profits for a wonderful day of horsemanship at Happy Heart Ranch. Ms. Wheelchair America 2013 is the spokesperson for the Ms. Wheelchair America Foundation, and spent the day learning about horsemanship and riding in the arena with Upward Transitions Therapeutic Horsemanship. Pipe Creek, Texas (PRWEB) December 09, 2012 The...
MIAMI, Aug. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Club Med - the original all-inclusive resort company with 80 resorts around the world - is thrilled to announce Hunter Kemper, captain of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team, will participate in the Sept. 23 Race Series Triathlon at Club Med Sandpiper Bay in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Not only is the legendary Kemper competing alongside resort guests and pro-athletes, but his expertise will also be showcased during elite training programs and Q&A...
Ironman Triathlon programs are required if one wants to finish it. When it comes to putting personal training to the test and going for the ultimate in fitness, endurance and stamina, an Ironman Triathlon is the type of challenge that people should look for. Quickmusclebuildingtips.com offers some great advice and useful tips about competing in and completing this competition. Houston, TX (PRWEB) August 09, 2012 Ironman Triathon training typical starts months or even sometimes years...
NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Real estate developer, Elie Hirschfeld today announced that he will participate in Saturday's inaugural 2012 Ironman U.S. Championship, a 140.6-mile race which will take place in parts of both New York City and New Jersey, making it the most metropolitan environment ever to host an Ironman. Mr. Hirschfeld has completed over 75 triathlons as well as many rigorous sports activities - including the Israman Ironman Triathlon, the Mooseman N.H. Half...
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Aug. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/-- Armonk resident Aaron Kwittken is a man on a mission, a two-fold mission - to complete his first ever full-length Ironman Triathlon on August 11 while raising $25,000 for Center Lane, a program of Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) that serves LGBTQ youth. He has already raised $22,000 to date from friends, family, colleagues and clients and is confident that he will reach his $25,000 goal by race day. (Photo:...
After his old Sanshou team captain Cung Le & team member Melvin Guillard have won their MMA professional fights at UFC 148, Master Shawn Liu led a team of Sanda (Sanshou) fighters from his private institute to Orlando, Florida to participate in the 14th Annual International Chinese Martial Arts Championship World Wide Circuit and brought home 14 medals in various categories including Sanda, Kungfu forms and weapons. Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) July 28, 2012 The Shaolin Institute team of 12...
CHICAGO, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- There are more than 26 million golfers in the United States, with approximately 62% experiencing some kind of injury related to the game. So Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers--the largest physical therapist owned and managed practice in the U.S.--is especially excited to introduce its Golf Rehabilitation and Performance Program, designed to provide golfers with the form, flexibility, and strength they need to stay healthy and to realize their...
