Heather Peel built their excellent physical condition to participate in an ancient sport and very special.
Heather is a dragon boat race, and that will be their ninth year of the competition.
The resident of 48 years in London, says that his interest began in him when he heard of the sport by a colleague, and I thought it sounded like something you can do what he would do.
The origin of this sport is traced back to the year 221 BC.
Folklore is that the local fishermen in aChinese village began its long, narrow boats and ran across the river to a minister named Qu Yuan, who was in the water and in danger to save.
Can save it, the fishermen beat drums and splashed their oars in the water, fish and evil spirits.
Every year on the anniversary of his death, new people in the region of the rescue attempt, in commemoration of his death. These replicas of the dragon boat races held.
TodayDragon Boat Festival held in over 40 countries. Many clubs were formed and dragon boat teams travel to compete for various dragon boat races.
Heather says that the practices of about three times a week throughout the summer and competes with the Dragon Boat Club of London. She and her team are preparing to compete in 2010 at the Dragon Boat Festival in London will take place this August 21.
The festival is important for the city and has become an annual event for the last 17Years, says Mayor Anne Marie DeCicco-Best.
"It 's an opportunity for the presentation in London, and all it has to offer," says Mayor DeCicco-Best. "London is a city of festivals from May to Labor Day - a different party every weekend - with the dragon boats, is a case linked to charity the money. But it's a good chance to enjoy, and fit, and".
Sport is a good example of how difficult the training can pay, the mayor said. "The fitter you are, the betterThey race. "
Mayor DeCicco-Best Practices what he preaches. He tried to trade rowers and says he has tried to be as fit as they can.
Canoeing and kayaking can do one of the most effective training possible.
According to recent research that rowing burns more calories then one of the most physically demanding sports in the world. Dr. Fritz Hagerman of Biology, Faculty of computer science at Ohio University found that competitive rowers expended almost twiceCalories in a course of 2,000 meters as a runner in a 3,000-meter Steeplechase.
"The biggest advantage for me is all my heart I had during our practice," said Heather Peel.
"It is as sophisticated as you. Provided with a dragon boat that is part of a team of 20 rowers. Sure, it would be easy to let your teammates to work harder, but if you give it your all, so it's a terrific workout . your core muscles are the most important, "says Heather.
"This is a realteam sport - everyone does the same thing in the exact same time I did not keep pace with the rest of the team, then I held her back This is a great motivator to go to practice and hard work .. . Dragon boating has helped me to lose weight and improve my heart and core strength, "adds Heather.
Many people do not have the opportunity to get fit by a Dragon Boat paddling team, but fortunately there is a similar kind of exercise - rowing machines.
RowingThe machines are a great way for people to share the same high intensity training that has to do dragon boat racing.
Heather, who rowers actually an advantage for the Dragon Boat to improve fitness. "Usually the oars gym would be better to improve your fitness level, since the body works the same way on both sides simultaneously. I think that someone could use it, even if only a fitness regimen. One of the topics covered in dragon boaters paddle up oneSide of the boat, "says Heather.
The advantages of rowers seem endless.
Rowing not only work your body more evenly, but also to exercise all major muscle groups - legs, back, arms, stomach and buttocks. The workouts put your muscles through a greater mobility than most years, and is also a low-impact exercise that will test a lot about the joints.
Rowing machines are widely used in gyms and inexpensive if you want to buy afor your home. They also fold up well so you do not have much room in the house.
It 's a great option for busy people who find it difficult to find time for sport, rowing, because it is an efficient form of exercise, you will not be long until you get a great workout along.
If you want to get the same excellent condition as Heather Peel, you can get a Dragon Boat Club and begin reaping the benefits. Or you can use the rowers in a local gym and get aexcellent education comparable Dragon Boat racing.
any event not to miss the opportunity in this year's festival to attend London Dragon Boat Race. In addition to supporting a great cause and enjoy the party, are you sure that the motivation necessary to get your program to start rowing exercise.
This article was written by Scott Graber.
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