Paul Linus, Author at News, Views and Reviews

Jun12020 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Tips to playing great golf and fitness

Sports

Lots of athletes have made the visit to the nearest sporting goods store in search of the latest product promising improved performance in incredible fashion. Even though watching Camilo Villegas play a round of golf is all the proof anyone should need, a recent study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research has shown the actual answer to better golf performance is a dedication to improved strength, flexibility, and balance. The study researched three areas of golfer fitness: strength, flexibility, and balance. It also divided golfers into three proficiency levels, using the handicap (HCP) index: Zero or less HCP; 1-9 HCP; and 10-20 HCP. Researchers found that the best golfers had greater levels of strength, flexibility, and balance compared to the other two proficiency ...

May302020 by Paul Linus2 Comments

Power or Shakti Yoga Class

Health

Shakti Yoga – Power or Shakti yoga can be practiced by any able-bodied person of any size or age and all it requires is a mat and some comfortable clothing. Some beginners, however, may appreciate some foreknowledge of what to expect when they take their first class. A power yoga class can be a great, non-threatening place to start. What is the Difference between Shakti Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga and Vinyasa Flow Yoga Shakti Yoga is simply a term yoga instructors began to employ in the early nineties as a way of de-mystifying Ashtanga postures and promoting this athletic form of yoga as an excellent means of developing flexibility, balance and core strength. In general, students attending a “Power Yoga” class may rest assured that the practice will be "westernized," meaning generally fr...

May292020 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Brief history of Olympics for disabled people

Sports

Olympic ideals are not something that is attainable solely by the most athletically gifted amongst us. The Paralympic competitions have become an established and respected vehicle for people to compete in a variety of sports with various disabilities. Paralympic Criteria To participate in the Paralympics, competitors must possess one of the following disabilities: visual impairment (this included total blindness), impairment of movement or some degree of paralysis due to cerebral palsy, disease or natural defect of the spinal column or amputation of part of whole limb. Sir Ludwig Guttmann The Paralympics is a concept that can be attributed to Sir Ludwig Guttmann. Known as 'the father of sport for people with disabilities,' Ludwig Guttmann (1899-1980) was one of Germanys lea...

May252020 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Five good habits for a better golf game

Sports

Most professional golfers agree that attitude is a major part of being good at and enjoying golf. But telling someone to have a good attitude is easy - doing it is hard. A big part of attitude comes down to the enjoyment of the game which comes from a lack of distractions and frustrations above and beyond the challenge of hitting the ball well. Spending time rooting around a golf bag looking for a ball marker, applying sunscreen and cleaning off clubs from last week’s game are distractions that impair concentration. Focus instead on establishing good golfing habits that let you concentrate solely on the game and the rewards of fresh air and exercise. Below are five areas of the game (on and off the course) where adopting a consistent routine can do wonders to improve attitude, fo...

May172020 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Yoga for children creates balanced and happy kid

Lifestyle

It is alarming but 1 in every 3 children in the United States of America is overweight or obese. That is a tragic statistic that can and must be changed. It is true that for heavy kids, they tend to shy away from rigorous forms of physical activity and are not comfortable in team sport and playground games. An excellent alternative to introduce these children to a healthy lifestyle is yoga for children. Yoga offers immediate impact from the very first class and is one of the only forms of fitness that strengthens the mind and the body. Yoga is a Gentle, Non Judgmental Experience for Children Yoga studios are very popular today and is a commonplace form of everyday fitness and exercise for adults all across North America. Many are now offering "mom and me" or "mommy and baby" clas...

May162020 by Paul LinusNo Comments

National Resonator (Steel) Guitar – development and history

Music

Back in the '20s, bluesman played the National Resonator Guitar. This guitar was 3 to 5 times louder than any guitar made of wood. It was also impervious to outside environments of tent shows and juke joints. This was because of its metal body which is what made it instantly recognizable to the fans of the Blues. Bluesman- The Delta Blues and the National Resonator Back then the Blues artist had to make himself heard over the normal noise that occurred when the crowd assembled to dance and enjoyed themselves. These early jazz bands were large and were normally fronted by women singers, like legends Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey who had to be loud enough to cut through the crowded tent with no acoustics. Most guitars back then were the catalogue type like the Harmony Stella Parlor...