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What does Ba Duan Jin do?

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According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, Baduanjin exercise involves a practice of mind-body integration to cultivate “qi” to maximize both physical and mental wellbeing. What does Ba Duan Jin mean in Chinese? Ba duan jin, which literally means eight pieces of brocade, is an indoor exercise or form of qigong for health cherished by the ancient Chinese. Today, it is almost as popular as tai chi in China, especially among seniors. Read More...

Whose record did Barry Bonds break?

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On August 7 at 8:51 PM PDT, at Oracle Park (then known as AT&T Park) in San Francisco, Bonds hit a 435 foot (133 m) home run, his 756th, off a pitch from Mike Bacsik of the Washington Nationals, breaking the all-time career home run record, formerly held by Hank Aaron. Did Barry Bonds break any records? Introduction[edit] Barry Bonds holds the single-season home run record, with 73 in 2001, and is currently first on the all-time MLB career home runs list with 762. Read More...

Why are my skates leaning inward?

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The structure of a skate is something that is always over looked when selecting a pair, if the skates you pick are not stiff enough to support your body build, they will simply bend under the weight and cause your ankles to lean inwards. How do I fix my pronation in my skates? If pronation is diagnosed very early, there is a chance it can be corrected. Treatment may include night braces, exercises or custom made orthotics to help keep the tendons, ligaments and joints aligned. Read More...