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Learn the yoga positions for one of the most popular yoga movements - the Sun Salute! This online yoga video teaches how to do yoga in a simple and accessible way. The lesson covers the Lunge, Plank, Cobra and Downward Facing Dog and culminates with the Sun Salute. It’s perfect for someone who has never done yoga before or wants to brush up on their basic yoga postures.


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True or false: when running, you should breathe only through your nose or through your mouth. Pat yourself on the back if you know that the answer is false—you should breath through your nose AND mouth. But if you answered correctly, don’t feel too superior. Most runners, new and old, have wondered about the proper way to breathe while running. In this lesson, Coach Tief also discusses how often you should take a breath while running, and what to do if you are prone to side cramps.


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Love to run, but held back by tight shoulders? In this first of five "Running Form Tips You've Never Heard Before", Jae Gruenke from The Balanced Runner explains how to use the Feldenkrais Method to relax your shoulders and improve your running form. Following these instructions and imagining you are wide across the upper back can help you lift your feet higher, lengthen your stride, and run faster without increased effort.


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Having a hard time getting your skis to grip the snow when turning? If so, you aren’t alone! Difficulty getting skis to grip is a common problem, and often the result of one of two things— and they both have to do with the way you move your body. In this lesson, Tobin from Section 8 Snowsport Institute has a great tip to get your body in the correct “C” shape while turning, which will have your skis gripping and steering you expertly on the slopes.


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Snowboarding may be an excellent way to enjoy the outdoors and exercise, but its important to maintain proper form to remain in control. In this lesson, Mike from Section 8 Snowsport Institute demonstrates how to keep your upper body stable through short radius open turns, which build speed rapidly. Learn how to keep your upper body stable, while using your legs to alternately push and pull you through turns. Don’t let the mountain control you, control the mountain!


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Biting wind and falling snow might make you reconsider leaving the house, but don’t let bad weather keep you from hitting the slopes. Instead, learn how to ski the trees! In this lesson from Section 8 Snowsport Institute, Tobin gives three tips to help make skiing through trees safe and less intimidating. By skiing with a friend, knowing where to look while skiing, and starting small (with large spaces, working up to harder, more densely forested areas), you’ll master this skill in no time!


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Grab your bike and hit the trail - without biting the dirt - by making use of these tips for cornering on a mountain bike. Art's Cyclery will teach you the tricks of the trade, including: how to tilt your bike into turns, how to keep your body vertical, how to maintain a low attack position and center of gravity, how to drop your heels, and how to look through your turns. With these tips you'll be racing up (and better yet, down!) mountains in no time!


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Whether speed or comfort is your concern, a SRAM rear derailleur will result in a better ride, by making gear changes fast and smooth. And SRAM’s “double tap technology” means you won’t lose speed or grip while shifting. In this lesson from Art’s Cyclery, Daniel explains how to make adjustments to the low and high limits, as well as the cable tension, on your SRAM derailleur. Finally, learn why it is best to have the pulley on the derailleur close to the cog when adjusting the B tension screw.


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Cycling is an environmentally friendly way to get exercise, enjoy the outdoors, and even save on gas money. The first step to getting started cycling is getting the right bike; the second step is getting the right fit. In this lesson from Art’s Cyclery, Luke demonstrates how to get the correct saddle height, and the right saddle fore and aft positions. Finally, to take pressure off of your back and wrists, learn how to flip the stem for a more comfortable angle on your handlebars.


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So you’ve got a great bike, and you’ve made adjustments so that it fits you perfectly. But do you know how to determine the correct handlebar width? In this lesson from Art’s Cyclery, Gerald demonstrates two easy ways to measure for the perfect handlebar size—by lining up the handlebar with your shoulders and eye-balling it, or by measuring the distance. Whichever you prefer, just remember that different companies measure this distance differently, so a handlebar size is not universal.


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Helmets are extremely important when doing cycling of any kind! Protect yourself from serious injury by wearing a properly fitting helmet. In this lesson from Art’s Cyclery, Luke demonstrates a proper helmet fit, explaining that you want the fit and the retention system to be enough to hold the helmet in place. Learn where the chin straps should go, and how tight they should be. Finally, since helmets are designed for protection, learn what to look for the next time you’re in the market.


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Whether mountain biking or road biking, packing efficiently for whatever length of ride is critical. In this lesson from Art’s Cyclery, learn what is essential for your ride, including fuel, and a repair kit for fixing flats, and the different size packs to hold it all. And though mountain biking can require more supplies, these can be stored inside a hydration pack, which is standard gear for a mountain bike ride. Whether you are stuck with a flat or low blood sugar, don’t be caught unprepared!


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As a mountain biker, you enjoy covering extreme terrain at high speeds—and nothing gets in the way of your daredevil stunts like frequent stops for seat adjustments. Make these requisite interruptions a thing of the past with the KS LEV seat post! Art’s Cyclery demonstrates how to orient the seat post in the frame and mount your inline barrel adjuster. Once your cable spring is in place, you’ll be able to remotely control your seat post height for the ultimate in extreme rides.


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Don’t let inclement weather keep you from enjoying your bicycle—buy a bike trainer and pedal away indoors while watching your favorite sports team or cooking show. In this video from Art’s Cyclery, Luke demonstrates how to set up a bike trainer, mount a bike, and adjust the trainer legs (if you don’t want to use riser blocks for your front wheel). While Luke demonstrates on the Blackburn Tech Fluid Trainer, these procedures can be applied to any trainer.


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Finding the right saddle size is key for an enjoyable bike ride—your seat must be narrow enough to avoid chafing, but wide enough to support your weight. But the good old “guess and check” method isn’t good enough for deciding what fits. Instead, learn how to measure your Sitz bones at home! Art’s Cyclery demonstrates to how to take this measurement, and how to calculate your correct saddle size from the result. Exercise doesn’t have to hurt; find your optimum saddle size today!


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Rattling and vibrating on your ride feels and sounds terrible, and it also puts you at significant risk. One of the most common causes of vibration and rattling on bicycles is a loose headset—so learn how to fix it yourself! Art’s Cyclery recommends which tools you should use for the job (the Ritchey Torqkey is especially recommended since using it will ensure you never overtighten a bolt) and demonstrates a sure-fire way to determine whether or not a loose headset is the source of your rattling


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You’re getting serious about cycling—so much so that you just purchased a new road bike. Despite the fact that you may have paid a pretty penny for your new ride, don’t be surprised if you have to put it together yourself. Not to worry—just learn how to put your new investment together correctly! Art’s Cyclery shows you where to apply grease, and how to attach the wheels, bike stem, and seatpost. Pump up your tires and you’ll be ready to ride!


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So you want to surprise little Tommy or Susie with a bike for their birthday, but suddenly you are expected to know how to assemble all of the parts in the box! Don’t worry—Brad from Art’s Cyclery is here to demonstrate how to assemble a child’s bike, from the tools that you’ll need (like an Allen wrench and Torqkey) to tips for tightening the pedals quickly. Your kid may not realize the love and talent that went into putting their bike together; but they will know there’s nothing you can’t do.


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Ready to climb every mountain? This lesson from Rock Climb Tips shows what to look for when buying your first pair of climbing shoes! Learn the pros and cons of different styles: thicker leather shoes are great for beginners and more comfortable, while thin rubber soles or slippers are more flexible, but will wear through quickly. Remember to buy very snug shoes, as they will stretch up to a size and a half as you break them in. Note: climbing shoes aren't ideal for fording every stream.


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