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How to break an Olympic world record

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Most athlete's dream of going to the Olympics to compete for their country. There is no higher achievement in the athletic world than to go to the Olympics, unless you break a world record. Breaking a world record can be very hard to do and takes ... more »

How to Break Into Indy Car Racing as a Woman

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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For years, Janet Guthrie was the sole woman to compete in the Indy Car Racing Series. In 2007, three women (Danica Patrick, Sarah Fisher and Milka Dunno) participated in the Indy 500, which was a first. While it is extremely difficult for a woman ... more »

How to Break Up a Double Play

By abbeyroad920

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A break up of a potential double play may never make its way into the stat book. However, it truly can be a game-changing play. Breaking up the double play gives your team an extra out in an inning, allowing your team to possibly put runs on the ... more »

How to Breath While Running

By Jerel Jacobs

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Working to improve your breathing will make you a better runner. Proper breathing allows more oxygen into the lungs and muscles which greatly increases endurance and will generally make your runs much more enjoyable. This guide will provide you ... more »

How to Breathe in Hatha Yoga

By Meredith Simonds

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Though breathing is something we do all the time, few of us do it correctly. Rather than short and shallow, breathing should be long and deep. You can break bad breathing habits, and expend less physical effort in your poses by learning the right ... more »

How to Breathe Properly While Jogging

By Suzanne Hubele

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Although breathing properly may be natural to the advanced runner, the beginner might feel like they can’t seem to get enough air. Proper breathing can improve your experience, and keep you out on the jogging paths. Read on to learn how ... more »

How to Breathing Counts in Swimming

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Techniques for breathing with counts in swimming. Learn how to swim the freestyle stroke in this free swimming video... more »

How to Breathing Techniques in Swimming

By expertvillage

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Breath properly when swimming freestyle. Learn how to swim the freestyle stroke in this free swimming video... more »

How to Brush a Batter of the Plate

By abbeyroad920

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When a batter is crowding the plate he makes things difficult for the pitcher. The batter eliminates some of the strike zone as well as makes it easier for him to get a base hit. Sometimes a pitcher may need to move that batter back into the box ... more »

How to Build a Bottle Rocket With a Parachute

By Aparna Shrivastava

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A bottle rocket is a 2-liter bottle with compressed air and water released in an upward direction. It has everything to do with science because we can use this tool to learn many concepts about motion, forces, energy and flight as well as the ... more »

How to Build a Dressage Court

By Jennifer Walker

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Dressage is a French word meaning "training." It comes from a military tradition and is very regimented and exacting. Dressage is performed in an arena called a dressage court, which is a rectangle, either 20 feet by 40 feet for a short court or ... more »

How to Build a Fire in a Hubcap

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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A hubcap can make a great impromptu fire pan. It can enable you to build a large enough fire to keep you warm in case of an emergency and can even be used to heat food or beverages. If you need to, you can make more than one hubcap fire to warm a ... more »

How to Build a Fort Ready for Battle

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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For every kid who loves building a fort, there's one who enjoys destroying it. Building a fort that's ready for battle protects your fort from attack and helps you keep your hard work intact. With the right defenses, even a cardboard box stays safe... more »

How to Build a Horseback Riding Jump

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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If you're into horseback riding and you're training your horse to perform jumps, whether for show or just for fun, you'll need a set of jumps to practice. A jump design basically consists of poles and a pair of standards, the frames that hold up ... more »

How to Build a Natural Luge Track

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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The natural luge track is the venue where many amateur lugers are introduced to the sport. Nature luge tracks are built with ice and snow by dedicated luge enthusiasts who want to teach the sport to kids in their community. Before you build a ... more »

How to Build a Nerf Fighting Fort

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Nerf Blasters, footballs and the other Nerf products make for great battles, thanks to the soft nature of these fun toys that have been around for decades. Building a Nerf fighting fort gives your team a better chance at winning a Nerf battle ... more »

How to Build a Shark Cage

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Building a shark cage sounds like a simple task to the uninitiated. In reality, it's difficult not only to construct but also to locate and purchase materials strong enough to keep you safe while diving. Here are a few tips to help you on your quest... more »

How to Build a Skate Ramp

By Kati Wiegand

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Going to the skate park with your board can get a little bit boring and pricey, especially with the cost of gas to travel and the price to get in the park. Why not build your own skate park in your backyard? You can get your friends together and ... more »

How to Build a Snow Fort

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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You might think that the only requirement for building a snow fort is snow. Actually, you need a few more things than snow. The snow must be a specific consistency, and you need a good quantity of snow to build the snow fort... more »

How to Build a Snowboard Double Barrel Rainbow

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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If you're a true snowboard enthusiast, it's difficult to get up to the mountain or terrain park as much as you would like. To help with those urges in between trips, try building your own double barrel rainbow rail at home. Lots of work, but lots ... more »

How to Build a Straw Hut

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Do you like to go camping? Do you wish that you could be a Boy Scout again? Recapture your memories. Pack your gear, head out into the wild and build yourself a straw hut. Read this eHow to learn more... more »

How to Build an Ice Fishing Hut

By ChristiB

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Ice fishing is an relaxing, but cold, winter sport. You can go out onto a frozen lake and just kick back, enjoying the crisp fresh air and waiting for a fish to take your bait. There isn't much thought involved, so it's a great way to unwind, and ... more »

How to Build Cycling Endurance

By Lynn Smythe

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Learn how to increase your fitness level and build endurance while training for cycling events. A combination of long and steady rides along with some short and fast rides will increase both your cycling power and endurance level. Spinning ... more »

How to Build Endurance to Run

By Suzanne Hubele

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The best way to build endurance to run is to increase your running distance and time. Read on to learn how to build endurance to run... more »

How to Build Up Endurance in Spinning Class

By Sarah Letts

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Spinning class is a fantastic place to build up your aerobic endurance. Your first Spinning class may seem impossibly hard, but you'll notice that over time classes become more manageable. Here are some tips for building up your endurance in ... more »

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