http://www.brighthub.com/search/searchresults.aspx?u=3820&o=DateDescending&a=275Posts by Chris Jordanen-UShttp://www.brighthub.com/health/fitness/articles/22790.aspxMon, 12 Jan 2009 03:35:30 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:22790chrismjordan528Can practicing yoga make you taller? The answer is yes and no. This article describes the effects that yoga has on the spine of its practitioners. It also contains photos and step-by-step information on how to perform specific yoga poses that can help you stand taller. How Yoga Elongates the Spine Ever heard the idea that practicing yoga can ma...http://www.brighthub.com/health/fitness/articles/43820.aspxThu, 30 Jul 2009 01:07:35 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:43820chrismjordan528Want to learn beach volleyball rules and regulations? The game’s pretty much the same as indoor volleyball—but with a few tweaks. Beach Volleyball History As the popularity of the sandy summer sport grows, beach volleyball’s rules and regulations are becoming better-known. Originally designed as a pastime for bored surfers, beach vo...http://www.brighthub.com/health/fitness/articles/43819.aspxThu, 30 Jul 2009 01:06:41 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:43819chrismjordan528Ever heard of Nora Tobin, beach volleyball player? Probably not. But there’s a good chance you’ve seen her rockin’ body on the Internet. Nora Tobin, Unknown Beach Volleyball Player You might not know who beach volleyball player Nora Tobin is, but there’s a good chance you’ve seen her chiseled abs on your computer screen. Nora ...http://www.brighthub.com/health/fitness/articles/43817.aspxThu, 30 Jul 2009 01:03:46 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:43817chrismjordan528Can’t remember the rules of the court? Get a primer on how to play volleyball. Indoor Volleyball History Volleyball was created by YMCA physical education director William G. Morgan in 1895. Morgan combined the characteristics of tennis and handball to create a game he called “Mintonette.” With basketball created just a few years earlier ...http://www.brighthub.com/health/fitness/articles/43816.aspxThu, 30 Jul 2009 00:59:42 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:43816chrismjordan528Think you or your child might enjoy a beach volleyball clinic? Here’s what to expect from these popular summer sports clinics. Beach Volleyball Clinics: What You Can Expect As the popularity of beach volleyball skyrockets, beach volleyball clinics are popping up all over the country. Whether you’re a kid or an adult, you can find a be...http://www.brighthub.com/health/fitness/articles/27323.aspxWed, 25 Feb 2009 14:37:37 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:27323chrismjordan528Looking at body types can help us discover what sort of exercises will help us manage our weight. Knowing which type of exercise best suits you can help you meet and maintain your fitness faster and more easily. Body Type and Weight Management Our body types determine how we’ll respond to training and nutrition. Influenced by both genetics, level o...http://www.brighthub.com/health/fitness/articles/40769.aspxTue, 30 Jun 2009 00:57:09 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:40769chrismjordan528How can a teenage girl gain weight fast? With the guidance of a doctor or nutritionist, teen girls can gain weight in a healthy way with good eating habits and weight training. Why would a teen girl want to gain weight? You’d think most teen girls would be concerned with keeping weight off. However, sometimes naturally thin teenage girls lo...http://www.brighthub.com/health/fitness/articles/40767.aspxTue, 30 Jun 2009 00:55:37 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:40767chrismjordan528Healthy weight gain plays an important role in childhood development. A girl who’s too skinny can gain weight fast—the healthy way—with the guidance of a pediatrician and nutritionist. Is your little girl too skinny? With childhood obesity such a widespread problem in the United States, most parents are worried about keeping t...http://www.brighthub.com/health/fitness/articles/40766.aspxTue, 30 Jun 2009 00:52:39 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:40766chrismjordan528Want to know how to gain weight with a fast metabolism? The key is to do the right types of exercise and consume more healthy calories than you use on a daily basis. When being underweight is a problem While there’s such a big emphasis on losing weight in American culture, being too thin is a problem as well. For many people, having a fast meta...http://www.brighthub.com/health/fitness/articles/40765.aspxTue, 30 Jun 2009 00:50:49 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:40765chrismjordan528There are many reasons why teens might want to gain weight. Familiarize yourself with these healthy, fast ways for teenagers to gain weight and be sure your teen packs on the pounds safely. Reasons teens want to gain weight When teenagers express an interest in wanting to gain weight, it’s often for image-related reasons. Some boys don’t develop th...