Article: Just two degrees can mean the difference between a decent sprint and a great sprint. This doesn't mean throwing all your weight forward so it's a constant battle to avoid falling forward. Just a slight incline is sufficient to help you move faster without losing your balance. It's also important not to lean back. Sometimes when nearing the finish line or checking to see those behind you, you may be tempted lean back or look up and change your form. This, too, slows you down. You can look around when your sprint is done. At all times, you should be harmonizing your breathing with your strides. There is some disagreement as to whether it is more beneficial to breath through the nose or mouth, or whether it makes any difference at all. The crucial thing is to make sure you are getting enough oxygen, so try both and see what feels comfortable and works best for you. If you're not tired but your muscles are, try to inhale more deeply. It's probable that your muscles just need more oxygen. In addition to working on your form and running ability, you should work on your breathing. Concentrate on it when you're warming up so you are primed to do it correctly and deeply during your sprint. It is very important to follow the kind of dietary guidelines that everyone could benefit from. Athletes, however, have additional dietary needs. Carbohydrates are key, as these will release loads of energy and give you strength. Cereal, bread, pasta, and potatoes are all good examples. Additional protein is also necessary for muscle-building. Consider lean proteins such as turkey and cottage cheese. Champion sprinter Usain Bolt lives on a regimen of yams, pasta and rice, chicken and pork, and stays away from fast food. You will also require more calories over the course of a day than less active people. Make time for yourself to eat a healthy breakfast every day, especially if you are working out that day. If you have a run coming up, load up on the right foods beforehand. However, hold back on the power foods a few hours before a run. You don't want your stomach acting up during the race. All the exercise you'll be getting means you'll lose a lot of fluids through perspiration, so to stay hydrated, you'll need to drink lots of water. If you're training in the sun, it's even more important. A good rule of thumb is to replenish with a pint of water for every pound you lose after a workout. So, weigh yourself before and after to get an idea of how much you need to be drinking. A high school football player, for example might lose five pounds from perspiration after practice. Proper weightlifting, or strength training, while breathing correctly, is another important part of increasing your speed, and it should be incorporated into your schedule at least twice a week. weightlifting that really tests you (but is not so heavy that you shake or can't get started) is going to condition your muscles for sprinting by making them bigger and more able to endure soreness. Every gym is different and the machines will vary. Be sure to look for ones that focus on working your legs. Don't push yourself too hard, as this can lead to serious injury. Work up to the heavier weights slowly. If you aren't confident in your ability to jump right into weight-training at the gym, you can strength-train at home. . Working on your abdominal muscles takes a lot of time, but having a strong core will make everything easier, making it worth the effort. it can also help prevent injuries. One good exercise for your abs is to take hold of a weight bar (25 to 45 pounds) or hand weights, and then just do some sit-ups. Work on your lower abs, too. For a good lower-ab workout, find a pole, or something of the sort (for example, a leg support to a bench press machine, the railing of your bed, etc.), grip it very tightly, lie down, and do some leg-lifts. Keep your legs together and bring them up and down very slowly. You should feel burn in the bottom of your abs, so you know it's working.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Lean forward just a bit. Breathe effectively. Eat well. Stay hydrated. Visit a training gym frequently. Work on your abs
Article: Thick clothing, like sweaters or bulky jeans, can distort your measurements, as you'll want to measure as close to your body as possible. Ask a friend to help you! This part is hard to do by yourself. Lift your arms up to the side and have your friend wrap the measuring tape under your armpits. Lower it until the tape is wrapped around the widest part of your chest. For women, wrap the tape around your bust, or the fullest part of your chest. Add an additional inch to your chest measurement if you're looking for a more casual jacket. Casual jackets tend to be more loose-fitting. Make sure the tape is always being held level as you're having your measurements taken. Clothing companies will usually cut a jacket's chest about 10.16cm (4.00in) longer than their estimate of your chest size. This is why chest size does not equal jacket size. Pinpoint the natural crease of your waist by bending to one side. This crease will be higher than where you normally wear your pants above your belly button, but typically just below your ribcage. Keep the tape measure parallel to the floor and measure all the way around your torso where this crease formed. If your jacket has buttons, it should button neatly over your natural waist without strain or tightness. This is why it's crucial to get your waist measurement right. Stand with a relaxed, natural posture. Stretch the tape measure horizontally across the back of your shoulders and measure the full width of your shoulders. This measurement is important because especially with a suit or formal jacket you'll want the shoulder of your jacket to lie flat, and not to bunch up or sag down over your upper bicep. If the shoulder of a jacket doesn't fit right, you'll often see wrinkles or lumps in the sleeves and top areas of the jacket. Place one of your hands on your hip so your arm is bent. Have a friend start from the bone at the base of your neck and run the tape measure all the way down to your wrist. This is how long your jacket sleeve should be. This is a key measurement because, if your sleeves are too short or too long, it can make it look like the whole jacket is too small or too big for you. Start the tape measure at one hip, wrap it around the other one and then connect it back to the one you started on. The tape measure should be wrapped around the widest part of your hips, around your buttocks. It can be hard to hold the tape measure level if you're just measuring yourself, so ask a friend to help you so you can get the most accurate measurement. For men, a nice-fitting formal jacket should go past the waist and fall just over the widest curve of your hips, so this is a good measurement to know. Place your measuring tape at the top of your shoulder and extend it down the front of your chest. Stop measuring wherever you would like the jacket to end. Jacket length varies based on height and the style of the jacket. For a standard blazer or coat, a good rule of thumb is to measure down to the top of the thigh. This may differ for women, though, as many women like the cropped jacket look because it can have a leg-lengthening effect. Most companies will offer sizing charts that provide exact dimensions for their clothes on their websites. Match your measurements to the right size, with the chest width being one of the most important measurements. Many sites will include measurements in the product description of the specific item that you're looking at. Regretfully, because different countries have instituted different systems of measurement for jackets, don't rely too much on any general country-wide jacket guidelines. It's better to compare your measurements with the specific measurements of the product you're looking to purchase.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Take off any thick clothing. Measure your chest or bust. Find the width of your natural waist. Measure the width of your shoulders. Find your sleeve length. Find the circumference of your hips. Start from the top of your shoulder and measure down to find your ideal length. Find the sizing guide for the company you're buying from.