After a stunning run to the top of the Concacaf table, the Canadian men's national team has qualified for the World Cup for only the second time in its history, returning to the grand stage for the first time in 36 years following a 4–0 win over Jamaica at BMO Field in Toronto on Sunday.
In what year did Canada qualify for the only World Cup finals? The nation's only previous appearance in the tournament was 1986 in Mexico. Read More...
Falling for skating
In competitions, skaters must perform a certain set of movements. They need to perfect all the required moves for their routines. Skaters train for three to six hours every day. It is normal to fall in figure skating.
How often do Olympic skaters train? Because these athletes need enhanced flexibility, balance, coordination, power and endurance, skaters are required to train on and off the ice five to six days a week. Read More...
Tai Chi is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for both its defense training and its health benefits. But it has been part of Chinese martial arts culture since the 16th Century.
Does Tai Chi count as exercise? Tai chi is a series of gentle physical exercises and stretches. Each posture flows into the next without pause, ensuring that your body is in constant motion. Tai chi is sometimes described as meditation in motion because it promotes serenity through gentle movements — connecting the mind and body. Read More...