Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Select your yarn. Pick your crochet hook. Create a small practice swatch to check your tension. Determine how long you want your leg warmers to be.

Answer: While you should choose a color you'll want to wear, you should also keep texture in mind. Make sure the yarn is comfortable and easy to work. Buy several skeins of yarn that all have the same dye lot or you might notice subtle color variations between the skeins. Remember that the thicker the yarn, the warmer the leg warmers will be. You can certainly use thinner yarn, just be aware that they won't be as cozy as the ones made with bulkier yarn. This is basically determined by the type of yarn you've chosen. The yarn package should give a suggested hook size for use with that specific yarn. The hook size suggestion doesn't have to be followed, but your crocheting might turn out knotty or too loose. These are usually about 4 inches (10.2cm) by 4 inches (10.2cm) and feature the same stitches you'll be using in the pattern itself. If you're holding the yarn too tightly, you may need to increase your hook size. Likewise, if your stitches are too loose, a smaller hook may be needed. Note where you'd like them to fit on your leg, then measure that length. You'll essentially be crocheting one large rectangle before joining it together. The longest part of that rectangle should match the length you'd like for your leg warmers.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Choose vegetables with consistent coloring. Boil your vegetables. Dehydrate your vegetables or herbs. Grind the dried veggies into a powder. Select foods that are already in powder form.

Answer: Greens with dark leaves (such as spinach) and many root vegetables (such as carrots and beets) tend to work well as food dyes because they have deep, consistent, opaque coloring. Your natural food dyes will be most effective if you choose veggies that are mostly one color throughout (and which have a color that is bright or deep). Some vegetables may seem like good candidates for natural food dye, but if they have high water content (as does celery) they will actually produce very weak, light shades. Many vegetables (even those with vibrant coloring) lack the thick, concentrated juices produced by many fruits. In general, do not expect vegetable-based food dyes to be as bright or even as those made from berries. Beets (for red) and carrots (for orange) are exceptions to this rule. Some vegetables leach color into the water when boiled. The vegetables that work best for this are those with lots of water content (and therefore juices) that are also deeply hued. Red cabbage (for purple) and beets (for red or pink) are two great examples of vegetables that can be boiled to extract their coloring. For a more concentrated color, only use as much water as is needed to barely cover the vegetables. The colored water becomes the dye -- the more you dilute it, the lighter the shade. A good rule of thumb for figuring out which vegetables produce the best colors is that those that stain your fingers when handling them will also easily dye the foods with which they come into contact. Use a food dehydrator or set your oven to 150 degrees Fahrenheit and place the item(s) inside on an oven-safe tray. Cook them until they are as dry as possible (without becoming burned); this could take up to six hours. For large vegetables (especially sphere shaped ones), cut them into extremely thin slices before dehydrating them. This will speed up the process and dry them more consistently. Once dried, your vegetables can be safely stored in an airtight container for several months to a year. Use a coffee grinder or food processor to do this most efficiently. The finer the powder, the less the dye will affect the texture of the food you wish to color. You can also use a mortar and pestle to grind the veggies by hand, but this will take much longer and could result in less even consistency. Thoroughly rinse off any utensils you use to make the powder before using them to grind up a different color of dried food. This will keep you from contaminating the color and flavor (if any) of your next veggie powder. Many vegetables/herbs can be purchased in dried, powdered form, which eliminates the need to do the drying and grinding yourself. Just be sure to select those without added spices or flavoring so you don't influence the flavor of the food you wish to color. If you are not worried about watering down your food, you can mix the powder into a small amount of water or other liquid and then stir this into the food. Do this gradually to achieve the right color and avoid over-saturating your food. For yellow dye, use stale turmeric. Turmeric is often used to give vegan puddings and tofu scrambles their "eggy," yolk-like shade. Stale turmeric tends to have lost quite a bit of its natural flavor, so use this to avoid influencing the taste of your colored food.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Drink water or a sports drink during changeovers. Eat a granola bar, energy bar, or nutritional bar every other changeover. Stretch Commit yourself to a cardio regimen for an hour 3 or 4 times a week. Practice aerobic exercises for half an hour 3 or 4 times a week. Do strength training a few times each week.

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Keep yourself as hydrated as you can. Take advantage of sports drinks with vitamins and electrolytes to keep your energy up. This way, you'll be able to perform as best as you can. You can also eat any other source of carbs. Also, consider a snack that has some protein. By eating carbs and protein, you'll replenish some of the energy you've expended while playing. This will enable you to play longer and more effectively. Get a quick fix of protein by snacking on a handful of mixed nuts. Dried fruit or a banana will give you a quick dose of carbs during a changeover. before your match. Set aside 5 or 10 minutes before your match to stretch. You can either do static stretching (stretching and holding your pose) or dynamic stretching (doing a variety of movements). If you already stretch, consider stretching a little more. Do a chest stretch by holding your arms out as far as you can. Stretch your core by bending slowly to one side and then the other. Stretch your legs by reaching for your toes. The best exercises you can do are running or swimming. Cardio will help increase your endurance and make it so you can quickly move around the court. An aerobic workout will complement sustained cardio, increase your agility, and improve your reflexes. A good aerobic workout will include a variety of exercises. Ultimately, the more exercises and the more time you spend, the better. Practice pogo jumps to improve your springing ability and to strengthen your ankles. Do some lunges to improve your lower body endurance and strength. Try jumping jacks to improve your core and and agility. Choose exercises that target your back, legs, core and shoulders. Lat pull downs, leg presses and resistance band moves are all excellent ways to focus on those areas. To work your arms, use weight machines with cables and pulleys that replicate arm movements in tennis.