Justine Henin
ZURICH, Switzerland – Justine Henin rallied to defeat Nicole Vaidisova 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 on Saturday and advanced to the final of the Zurich Open.
The top-ranked Henin will play Tatiana Golovin, who defeated Francesca Schiavone 6-0, 6-4 in the other semifinal.
FEELING “dizzy” in the steaming heat, world MotoGP champion Casey Stoner clung on to snare his 10th win of the season in the Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang.
Stoner led from flag to flag but nevertheless said he found it difficult to focus at times and made several unforced errors – one which almost spelt the end of his race.
The 22-year-old, starting from second on the grid at Sepang, smoked away at the start to head the pack into the sweeping right-hand turn and was never headed.
CENTRAL Coast striker Sasho Petrovski took advantage of a stunning defensive blunder to keep the Mariners on top of the A-League ladder with a last-gasp 2-1 away win over Wellington Phoenix.
The sides were locked 1-1 heading into injury time when Phoenix defender Jeremy Christie presented Petrovski with a gift opportunity when his attempted clearance slid off his boot and landed at the former Socceroos’ feet.
By: Mark T. Davis
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In his article in Americn Fitness, David herbert, discusses the importance of uniform skill sets for personal fitness trainers (PFT) in the U.S. Numerous industry sources have reported great consumer demand and at least a perceived if not real need for the services of PFT. With an increased awareness that regular physical activity has the potential to reduce older Americans` risks for some major chronic diseases, it is only logical that the demand for fitness and health promotion activities from this sector is also increasing.
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One of those major diseases being discussed that a good fitness routine can help with is Breast Cancer. Gerald Hart also of American Fitenss says, "assessments, fitness evaluations and exercise programs start out much the same way for all clients. Assessments should include, at a minimum, taking a blood pressure and heart rate, the author said. He adds that the range of motion (ROM) and strength of the affected shoulder and side of the body are of special note for a client with breast cancer."
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Personal trainers provide the motivation, accountability, knowledge and efficiency a person working out is looking for and really needs. They also help their client get the most from their current exercise routine by educating them on propert workout techniques and in some cases aide in their nutrition plan.
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Don`t think personal trainers are important? Christina Gilham of Newsweek reports, on the growing popularity of personal trainers for CHILDREN. Yes that is children. Parents hire them to help their children with weight loss, basic physical fitness, or athletic training. I agree with the use of using personal trainers, but I guess long gone are the days where kids just go outside and play to get exerfcise. Gilham recommends having the child see a pediatrician first before using a personal trainer.
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How wide spread are the use of personal trainers? Sarah Harrison claims that older people in Liverpool, England, have qualified as gymnasium trainers with an aim to encourage fitness in the city. Diane Brennan, a nurse for older people and supervisor of fitness programmes, has founded Active Ageing, a partnership between Liverpool Primary Care Trust and the city council. According to Brennan, more than ten people aged between 75 and 79 have qualified as trainers. So obviously age is not a factor for either using a trainer or becoming one.
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Are trainers affordable though? That all depends. Research that I have done has revealed that you should be prepared to dish out anywhere from $25 to $45 per hour, depending on what part of the country you live. I have also found that if you hire a niche market type of trainer, in other words a trainer that specializes in getting you ready for a sport or an event, you will pay more, based on experience.
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A lot of fitness centers also have their own personal training staff on board, and some gyms offer discounts for purchasing multiple sessions, or signing up with a friend and so on. If you aren`t ready to dish out big bucks for a trainer, you should look into joining a spinning class, aerbics class etc., where the cost per session is much lower, since you will be sharing a class with a lot of other people.
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Whether you are looking to become a trainer, or you are looking to hire the services of one, one thing is for sure, there are plenty of options out there for everyone to choose from.
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By: Michael C. Podlesny
About the Author:
Michael C. Podlesny is the Managing Director of Indocquent.com. Indocquent.com is an online resource that allows personal trainers to list their services for hire in 20,000 cities in over 200 countries around the world free of charge.
By: My Relationship Tips
Ever notice how you put more value on something you worked hard for over something else that just fell on your lap? A common example of this is when you see someone spend lottery winnings on a fancy house, but thinking twice about investing life savings.
When something comes with a great deal of effort, that object increases its worth to that person who went through a great deal to get it. The same can be said about relationships. Someone who was won over with little effort can be let go just as easily. But when one is made to invest time and resources, it is harder to let them simply slip away.
DENVER — Aaron Cook pronounced himself ready to return to the Colorado Rockies rotation after pitching a simulated game Saturday.
Whether the Rockies decide to add him to their World Series roster is still uncertain.
Cook hasn’t pitched in a major league game since Aug. 10, sidelined by a strained muscle in his side, and had mixed results against the Rockies’ regulars. He walked the first two batters he faced and surrendered a home run to Kaz Matsui.
CINCINNATI – Not even fighting in his hometown could prevent Rich Franklin from suffering the same fate against Anderson Silva.
CADEL Evans secured victory in the ProTour competition today as Italian Damiano Cunego finished the season on a high by winning the Giro di Lombardia Classic.
Lampre rider Cunego, 26, beat compatriot Riccardo Ricco in a two-man sprint to earn his second Lombardia triumph in four years. Samuel Sanchez of Spain was third at 10 seconds.
Evans, of the Predictor team, was also 10 seconds adrift in sixth place.
Jared Swopshire took a trio of official visits and on his final one, he made a verbal commitment. The 6-foot-7, 180-pound forward will play his college ball in the Big East.