http://articles.performanceunderwearplus.com/rss.xml A blog about performanceunderwearplus.com daily 365 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://articles.performanceunderwearplus.com/?a=35554 <p>by Gregg Hall</p><p>The popularity of extreme sports has blossomed and has moved from cult status to the mainstream of society. These sports, many of which were unknown beyond the small groups that followed them until recently, attract large audiences now due to the inherent risks of injury and even death. It seems that even the spectators benefit from the adrenaline rush that is received by the participants of these sports.<br /><br />Some of the most popular extreme sports have been around for over forty years or more. Mountain climbing and biking, skateboarding and surfing are all considered extreme sports and have been around for decades. Skateboarding was actually invented by surfers who were seeking a way to cross train when the surf wasn't up. These sports are now considered tame in extreme sports circles except for the niche extremes within them such as the big wave riding done by Laird Hamilton. This man surfs mountain sized waves over 50 feet tall that are so powerful he has to be towed into them by jet ski or dropped in from a helicopter! <br /><br />With extreme sports it is very important that proper safety precautions be followed to avoid unnecessary injury and be as safe as possible. For example, most skateboarders will think nothing of buying the newest skateboard or new wheels and trucks but barely give any thought to safety equipment if at all. It is important to especially wear at least a helmet to avoid severe head injuries which can even prove fatal without a helmet. Here are a few things here that can help you.<br /><br />If you or your child has an interest in participating in an extreme sport it would be wise to speak to someone who is regarded as an expert in that particular sport before you get started. They will be able to give you insider information and head off any mistakes you might make out of ignorance. <br /><br />Unless you are from the planet Krypton and have a big red &quot;S&quot; painted in your chest, don't think that you can immediately equal the skills and tricks that the pros in the sports perform. They all started in the same way that you are. No one is born able to walk and talk and learning one of these extreme sports is no different, it takes time, practice, and patience. Don't rush out and try to accomplish a trick you see your hero do on TV, you may not survive it.</p><h3 class="popup">About the Author </h3><p>Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find more about this as well as Performance Underwear Plus at <a href="http://www.performanceunderwearplus.com/">http://www.performanceunderwearplus.com</a></p> 2006-08-24T00:44-04:00 http://articles.performanceunderwearplus.com/?a=35553 <p>by Gregg Hall</p><p>What are the determining factors in naming a sport extreme? There are many sports considered to be extreme sports today but how did they become to be known as such? Some came from seemingly benign beginnings and have evolved to more dangerous sports. The addiction to these sports it seems comes from the associated adrenaline rush that comes from the participation in them. Let's look at some examples of extreme sports.<br /><br />Skateboarding is considered the best known of extreme sports and was actually started in the sixties by bored surfers looking for a way to get exercise and cross train when the surf wasn't up. The sport took on a life of its own and soon national competitions were being held bringing the cult sport into mainstream America. From its humble beginnings the sport has now garnered worldwide attention.<br /><br />The cold weather sister to skateboarding is snow boarding which takes the same movements and more onto the snow. This extreme sport has really caught fire today and in the last winter Olympics the snowboarding events were among the most popular. As its popularity has grown many resorts have added specialized snowboard trails and trick spots.<br /><br />The sport that takes biking to the extreme is BMX biking. There are a couple of different versions of this sport with one being like traditional racing with dirt jumps and obstacles. Freestyle BMX is more closely related to skateboarding as they use the same courses as the skateboarders use and perform tricks on their bikes.<br /><br />Have you seen the skiers that do all the crazy tricks and flips coming off of ramps on the slopes? This is freestyle skiing and is one of the most popular of the winter extreme sports. Like snowboarding, this sport has its own tricks and its own language.<br /><br />An extreme sport mainly for the more mature of participants has recently evolved to be called sport climbing. With sport climbing there are preset handgrips and a designated course to climb with the goal to prove one's strength and athletic ability.<br /><br />Ever felt the urge to jump out of an airplane? Most people don't, but still this has become a very popular sport that gives an enormous adrenaline rush from the initial jump. Parachuting teams work together to form shapes and perform choreographed aerial maneuvers while freefalling.<br /><br />There is no doubt that as our culture seeks new ways to create excitement there will be new extreme sports introduced that may prove to be just as popular as the ones we see now.</p><h3 class="popup">About the Author </h3><p>Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find more about this as well as Performance Underwear at <a href="http://www.performanceunderwearplus.com/">http://www.performanceunderwearplus.com</a></p> 2006-08-24T00:40-04:00