It may be Summer now but here in the UK were all well too aware how quickly Summer can turn into miserable Autumn weather. So what better time to plan your winter break and have something to look forward to when the rain clouds set in?

Ive always been the type of person who likes seasons to be seasons. I like Summer to be hot and sunny and winter to be snowy and cold. Taking a break somewhere hot in the winter has never really appealed to me. I say, embrace the weather. So the ideal winter holiday for me? Germany, at Christmas.

If youre as much of a fan of Christmas as me youll know there is nothing more exciting than the sight of fairy lights and the sound of festive music while you do your Christmas shopping. This is often hampered however by the sight of frenzied crowds and the sound of stressed-out shoppers. Not to mention the unhelpful shop assistants and the remarkably non-festive department stores. And thats where Germany comes in.

Germany knows how to do Christmas - and it certainly knows how to do Christmas shopping. Why get your family and friends the same old gifts from the same old stores when you can visit Germanys fantastic traditional markets. The most popular Christmas market in Germany is the Nuremberg Christkindlesmark. The market dates from 1639 and is held from the Friday before advent until Christmas Eve.

The stalls sell unique and traditional pieces so youre sure to find something special for that special someone. And while youre shopping, get into the festive spirit with a glass of mulled wine and some roasted chestnuts which are on offer at all the markets.

Plus, dont miss the opening of the market. The Lord Mayor performs the opening ceremony in the Marienplatz in Nuremberg city centre when the Christmas lights are switched on.

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Let us review from a biomechanical perspective the downswing before introducing the physical side of the equation into this phase. The downswing begins at the completion of the transition. weight shift onto the front foot continues during this phase of the swing. The generation of torque is created in this phase of the swing and then is transitioned up through the body into the club.

The majority of torque in this phase of the golf swing is generated by the glutes, hamstrings, quads, and core of the body. (Fleisig, biomechanics of Golf) The torque created in the lower body creates acceleration in the upper body as energy is transferred into the clubhead. Studies indicate muscle activity also occurs within the pectoralis major (chest), lattimus dorsi (upper back), and rotator cuff muscles during the swing. (Geisler, Kinesiology of the full golf Swing) The downswing is complete at the point in at which impact occurs with the golf ball.

As we can see numerous muscles groups are involved in the execution of the downswing, most notably the muscles of the lower body. These muscles (glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps) are responsible for torque development in this phase of the golf swing. Torque is the development of power in a rotational movement pattern. Power in relation to the golf swing is measured through clubhead speed, and the greater the clubhead speed the farther the ball will travel.

This all points back to need for torque development in the backswing if the desire is to increase the clubhead speed of your swing. Outside of improving the efficiency at which the execution of the downswing occurs, the second variable to increasing the torque (i.e. power) development in the downswing is through training your muscular system.

The process by which we can accomplish this goal is through the utilization of golf fitness exercises. These exercises will increase the ability of your lower body muscles to output more power in a rotational pattern (torque). two physical components are necessary for this to occur. Number one is the development of more strength in the muscles of the lower body, and number two is increasing the ability of these muscles to output more power.

Research indicates in order for the end of goal of higher levels of torque development to occur increased levels of strength must first be developed in the muscles of lower body. golf fitness exercises that can accomplish this goal will utilize exercise incorporating the muscles of the lower body involved in the golf swing. As well as utilize them in a functional and cross-specific manner to the golf swing.

Keep in mind torque is the development of power in a rotational movement pattern. During the downswing phase of the golf swing, the musculature of the lower body is responsible for torque development. In order to increase the torque outputs of these muscles the first step is to increase the muscular strength of these muscles. The squat with physio-ball is one such exercise that can accomplish this task.

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1. The 'Chew Then Crunch' Myth

Crunches are good exercises for toning the abs and stomach if done properly and combined with a low fat diet. However many people think they can continue to eat what they want and end their day with 100 crunches to "work off" all the bad stuff they put in their body throughout the day.

If you're not lowering your fat intake by watching what you eat, it doesn't matter how many exercises and crunches you perform. Not only will you see zero results, but you may actually see your stomach increase in size!

This is because you're building muscle underneath the existing fat. We all have flat stomachs, it's just that some have layers and layers of fat on top of that muscle we must get rid of first.

You've got to work off that existing fat first by training and toning your abs and stomach area.

I had this problem when I first started exercising. I didn't lower my caloric or fat intake much but I started doing crunches. For three months straight I did my 8-minute ab routine like clockwork. I couldn't understand why I wasn't seeing results. In fact, my stomach started protruding even more.

Well after doing lots of reading I discovered that I was going to also change my diet if I was going to see the results I wanted.

2. The Numbers Myth

Twenty-five good, quality crunches are much better than 250 half-done crunches. Many people just want to get it over with so they lie down and do as many fast crunches as they can while lacking in quality.

The best thing to do is perform 4 sets of 20-25 solid crunches while resting 90 seconds in between each set. That is a much more effective way of training your abs than 250 lackluster crunches in a row.

3. The Spot Toning Myth

This is the one that frustrates me. I have always been very thin and recently started gaining weight in my hips and thigh area. I welcomed the added pounds because it gave me a curvier figure. Unfortunately it also left we with a slightly flabby stomach.

I wanted to keep the hips and thighs but lose the stomach so I started exercising my stomach and abs by doing pilates and crunches.

Well, I didn't see any results. I discovered through reading that you can't just spot tone because if you only focus on one area (ie. your tummy), you won't raise your metabolism enough to burn that extra belly fat. So the key to flattening your stomach area is to increase your body's metabolism so it can effectively get rid of those layers of excess tummy fat.

A total body exercise is the key to slimming your waistline.

4. The Six Pack Myth

Whether you're a man or woman, we'd all love to have that solid six pack to show off when we're at the pool right? Well, what most people don't realize is that solid abs don't start in the gym, they start in the kitchen. If your body contains a lot of fat, your abs won't show no matter how much you exercise.

Your first goal should be to lose that fat, and it starts with your diet. Decrease the amount of fat and calories you consume and increase the amount of protein. Protein is an absolute necessity for ridding fat and building muscle.

5. The Running Myth

Did you know that running does very little when it comes to toning your stomach? This is because it can cause your pelvis to pull forward and arching of your lower back.

Don't get me wrong, running is good for you and can burn a lot of calories, but if you aren't doing any other stomach toning exercises in conjunction with running you'll see little if any results.

Conclusion

Hopefully you've learned that flattening your stomach is not about doing 100 crunches per day. It's about total body fitness and changing your overall diet.

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Lisa Irby is the author of http://www.flat-stomach-exercises.com, a site that encourages people to understand their bodies before they begin that ab workout.

The word holiday has many connotations; one being a holy day and the other which is quite common and well accepted is the time, which one spends away from the home for the sake of refreshing and revitalizing the spirits. The holidays are spent from recreational purposes. People who are just too busy with their hectic and monotonous life need frequent holidays so as to energize themselves. Pubic holidays act like a bonus for business officials. Holidays are not just cherished by kids but also by the business professional, as they even need break from their daily schedule. The daily routine makes the persons life monotonous, so a holiday serves like a break in their dull life.

There are many tourist places in United States, such as Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland, Fisherman's Wharf, Las Vegas Strip, Universal Studios Hollywood, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, which attract a large number of people for a vacation or for simply enjoying a public holiday. A public holiday is a day when it is a declared off for private and public companies, self-employed people and all the government or semi-government organizations. There are eleven public holidays observed by both the state and the local government. The list includes New Year's Day, Veterans Day, Christmas, Independence Day and Thanksgiving. Most of the public holidays are observed on Monday, which is closest to the date, so as to avoid any inconvenience to the officials, and people can even have a two day off and can plan a holiday at some exotic location. Moreover, the public holiday is like a blessing for those people who remain busy in their hectic schedule and do not get time to attend their families. On a holiday, they can spend the time with their kin and kith and can make the worth out of the day.

Europe is even an ideal place for a holiday. The places of tourists interest in Europe include Disneyland, Eiffel tower, Louvre - Place de la Concorde which attracts people on all the holidays. People love going on a holiday to this place that refreshes an individual and stimulates their spirit.

South America is even a favorite for the people who want to be close to nature and cherish every moment in the lap of the nature and be comforted by it. The Cayes, Blue Creek are some of the major tourist places, which attract most of the people visiting South America.

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