Early and personal life
Ferdinand was born in Acton, Greater London. He is the cousin of football-playing brothers Rio and Anton Ferdinand and Maidenhead United player Kane Ferdinand. His autobiography, Sir Les, was published in 1997.
Are Rio and Anton Ferdinand related? Ferdinand is a Christian. He is the brother of former footballer Rio Ferdinand. He is the cousin of Les Ferdinand, a former Queens Park Rangers striker, and Kane Ferdinand, a midfielder for Woking. Read More...
As for caffeine and exercise, caffeine may improve performance for endurance athletes (like marathoners and cyclists) and speed endurance athletes (like soccer and hockey players). And, as most of us already have experienced, caffeine can delay fatigue and improve mental sharpness.
Should I drink coffee before a hockey game? Like many people, hockey players swear by the power of caffeine to give them that extra performance edge.
Is it bad to drink coffee before playing sports? Read More...
Typically used in the Filipino martial arts, escrima sticks are the weapon of choice for many fans of the stick fighting arts. In the Philippines, escrima is a style similar to sword fighting and is sometimes referred to as Kali or Arnis de Mano.
What is the main weapon in Arnis? One of the characteristics of Filipino martial arts is the use of weapons from the very beginning of training, and Modern Arnis is no exception. Read More...