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    Energy Systems In Soccer

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    This is because the aerobic system is used for physical activities requiring the presence of oxygen for more than a few minutes to ensure muscular contraction is able to continue. This system is more for long endurance events such as, marathons, triathlons, swimming and cycling. In a soccer game, a defender usually won’t run at one particular speed for a long period of time like these other sports. Carbohydrates, fats and proteins are used as fuel in this system and will usually last for more…

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    just the homesickness but the extreme physical demands I faced. Camp Ak-O-Mak (Ontario, Canada) is not a traditional camp. It was the first and remains the only women’s open water swim training camp in the world. Twice a day swim training, weekly triathlons competitions, open water swim races of every conceivable distance. It was hard. I was exhausted and hated every minute of it. The camp motto is “Tough Enough?” I decided I was not. I didn’t care. I vowed to never go back. Nine years…

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    plaintiff left Musgrave’s and pursued a successful career in horses and horse breeding with her husband. The plaintiff also was fit and healthy up until this accident as she played sport from a young age, gave birth to two girls, participated in a fun triathlon, went for daily walks and rode horses. Being a mother, the plaintiff was depended on by her two daughters she also was depended on by her husband to help on the stud farm and also had to fulfil her duties as a part-time…

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    Nowadays, people are becoming sedentary instead of exercising. According to the questionnaire, older people are least likely to meet suggested guidelines of physical activity (Murphy, 2009). Whereas many professionals, who are concerned for human health, claim that taking physical activities is contributing to health, some argue that there are risks of exercising. The issue of whether regular exercise is good for the healthy lifestyle for people of all ages is being increasingly discussed. In…

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    Gines Vivancos

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    Shake-a-Leg Miami. The simple act of filling a child with a disabilities’ day up to the brim with happiness and joy is what gives essence and spirit to my own life. Leaving the psychological aspect behind, I have recently completed my third Olympic triathlon (after countless hours of practice and sweat). All of these grand achievements are a product of my hard work and…

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    Chris Sheen's The Trail

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    wife, Chris seems to have the perfect life with the perfect nuclear family. Formerly unfit and reaching an apparent midlife crisis Chris now lives a healthy lifestyle and follows a strict exercise regime of jogging and competing in marathons and triathlons that will coincidentally be extremely advantageous to him throughout the duration of this novel. Arriving home from his morning jog Chris finds his house abandoned and the family missing which instantly triggers alarm bells. The readers are…

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    Good4U Group Project Names: Emma Cawley (s00149016), Melissa Ndakengerwa (s00143642), Nicole Carr (s00129846). Class: Bachelor of Business (BBS Hons). Year: Three. Module: Marketing Management. Company Background and Introduction (Nicole) The company ‘Good4U Foods’ came about in 2004 were Bernie Butler and her daughter Michelle who is a certified dietitian and nutritionist, came together with an idea that Bernie had stumbled on and transformed it into the popular food…

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    Throughout chapters seventeen through twenty-four of the nonfiction novel From Triumph to Tragedy, authors John Tartaglio and Andrew Chapin argue that, regardless of the circumstances of a situation, people should not give up on the way to reaching their goals when unexpected challenges hinder their ability to achieve what they aspire to. Both authors want to encourage readers to battle through tough times, by highlighting that, despite the challenges which come with having both legs amputated…

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    sponsored by Crossfit Inc. held every summer since 2007. There are team and individual competitions. Members are scored and ranked on workouts they had been given just hours before the competition. Also added is a surprise element, such as a short triathlon or ocean swim. The games are designed to determine the world 's fittest man, woman, and…

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    tax revenue to the society to help put towards more public areas like parks and other recreational areas. By having fun activities in a town it can create more children to exercise and become more involved. Also, the community can host a 5K or triathlons in order to make money. Everyone likes…

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