The Avant-garde of Tennis Apparel: Rafael Nadal (part 2 of 2)

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It’s more than just the choice of clothing. It has more to do with how Rafa exudes confidence wearing practically anything. It’s like he is never conscious at whatever is showing and what isn’t. More than anything, it seems that he is willing to wear anything without being afraid of what others will think—especially those who value tradition.

As Nadal made his way to the top, Nike, the sporting apparel brand he endorses, sought to overhaul his image to make his clothing line classier, moving him closer to the traditional tennis player image while still retaining some of the Spaniard’s classic style.  Just this May, at the Mutua Madrilena Madrid Masters, Nadal was clad in Nike’s take on a retro 1980s polo with accents of teal and bright yellow, with matching teal headband and the same colors for his tennis shoes.

Everything is still flashy, with all the bright colors and the eye-catching accents. Teal, neon, orange—those are just some of the colors that you can expect from Rafa’s attire. Of course, now that his tops have sleeves, girls who are enamored with him have to do without the sight of his bare shoulders and arms. Then again, what’s that compared to making Nadal more accepted universally?

Tennis is indeed a very dynamic sport, and there are all sorts of battles going on, not just the one played within the bounds of the tennis court. You’ve got mind games, physical clashes, and then you’ve got the battle of tennis apparel.

Amid all the shorts and the polo shirts of the gentlemen, Rafael Nadal has managed to carve a niche all his own with his personal brand of fashion.

The Avant-garde of Tennis Apparel: Rafael Nadal (part 1 of 2)

Most people need no introduction to Rafael Nadal, the 23-year old Spanish sensation that conquered the tennis world last year after finally dethroning prodigy Roger Federer from the number one spot. Aside from being at the top of the men’s tennis, there’s another aspect that makes Nadal stand out: his choice of tennis apparel.

Early on, and up until very recently, “Rafa”, as he is fondly called by fans and supporters, sported the perfect apparel that can only be described as ‘rebellious’ to the traditional and mostly conservative tennis fashion sense. The tight-fitting sleeveless tops challenged the appeal of the sporty polo. The capris he wore seemed utterly uncomfortable, but complemented the tops very well. The bandana covering his entire forehead seemed distracting, but appropriate with his renegade theme.

It’s not like Nadal was the first person to shock the world when it came to his tennis garb. Women’s tennis always pushed the envelope when it comes to apparel, such as “Gorgeous” Gussy Moran’s lacey underwear circa 1950 or Maria Sharapova’s Swarovski crystal-studded dress from Nike. But men’s tennis has always been so customary when it came to clothing, with only a few exceptions like Andre Agassi’s hot pink getup in the 1990 French Open.

Still, it was Rafael Nadal who came along with his trimmed muscles, powerful play, and flashy attire and has put a stamp on the sport—and it’s not just the things he did that has to do with being the world’s top male tennis player. Last year, Rafa showed up with a fusion of his style and the pinnacle of classic tennis fashion—at Wimbledon. He was still clad in his distinctive attire, but the garish colors gave way to the traditional white of the oldest tennis tournament in the world.

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Looking Back To The Roots Of The Boxing Gloves (part 2 of 2)

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It was in the year 30 BC when the sport was declared illegal by the Romans in all of their provinces and cities. The banning of which then resulted to the Western civilization.
However, boxing re-emerged in the late 1600s up to the 1700s. It concentrated on boned and knuckled fighting but which never lasted for a long time. Thus, the concept of boxing gloves came around with all the padding for safety purposes.

The Protective Gear

It is necessary to stir away from the misnomer that the boxing gloves were designed to shield the person who has been hit. The rationale behind it is because the bones in the hands are too small and fragile. Thus, the pads are meant to protect the boxer himself from the attacks that he is going to make. At the same time, the opponent has to wear the same protective gear to protect himself as well. After all, this is a kind of sport which can never materialize without fighting against an opponent.

Remembering the Champions

There are several icons to remember. One of them was Jack Broughton who emerged as the very first British boxing champ in the early phase of 1700s. In fact, he is regarded to be the one who invented the modernized gloves. In the past, several boxers got terribly hurt and some even died. The communities and handlers then decided to apply the rules and regulations which were all geared towards protecting the boxers.

On the other hand, it was in the year 1866 when John Graham Chambers published the very popular Queensbury Rules in London. Padding usage was one of the principal rules so the boxing gloves were definitely put to use. Moreover, the 20th century started to promote the Queensbury Rules which applied to all places that held boxing.

Looking Back To The Roots Of The Boxing Gloves (part 1 of 2)

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Are you a boxing enthusiast? Do you know of the right apparel and other protective gears to use just so you will not be harmed? You see, the boxing gloves are just one of them. As you watch the match via the television, you will definitely see that the hands of the players are wrapped in gloves to restrain them from the occurrence of any injury. But did you know where the gloves originated from and how they came to use? This article is going to bring you back to the origins of this protective armament.

Looking Back to the Old Times

Some 3,000 years ago, the Greeks were also fond of fighting against their opponents. To protect themselves, they settled with wrapping their hands in leather strips. They thought that doing so would secure their hands as they engaged in the fighting tournaments, wars, and boxing fights. The problem was of course, those leather strips didn't have pads that will provide the needed protection.

The Romans took after the Greeks in picking up boxing as a kind of entertainment as well as a sport. In fact, they turned it into a more life threatening event when the gladiators started to get themselves involved. Yes, they still made use of the leather strips only that they were more daring. They utilized the spikes and metal studs after they have realized that the event in the gladiator empire was more dangerous. Hence, the fighters often ended up with scars, injuries, other painful effects, and for the worst part, there were those who ended up losing their lives.

Sclerosis And Joints (part 2 of 2)

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How Does It Affect Joints?

Scleroderma would affect different organs and body parts differently, the only common thing with how it would affect them is that it would cause the patient pain and would limit the activities of the affected area. As for joints, they become less flexible and would cause sharp pain similar to rheumatism or arthritis. This could also lead to the patient being crippled over time if the symptoms do not improve in time.

This is because the antibodies are attacking the bone itself and could also be attacking the nearby muscles depending on the case. If you would get diagnosed with an x-ray, it would show that the bone is whiter than it should be, that of which indicates degeneration in the bone. If that is so, then that degeneration is expected to get worse by the moment until the bone is very brittle and could later start cracking.

How Is It Treated?

With the cause of scleroderma being yet unknown, there is also no single drug that would cure all cases of it. Treatment for scleroderma is specific depending on the case and on the patient as for joint problems, this is usually done first by having it diagnosed with joint x-rays and if it is confirmed that the bones are affected by scleroderma, the patient then will undergo physical therapy for them to be able to manage having limited movement.

Sclerosis And Joints (part 1 of 2)

Sclerosis is when the skin’s surface would suddenly turn into scar tissue or when one would suddenly experience different problems with internal organs that are brought about when an individual’s immune system would start attacking the tissue of that same body. The most visible symptoms of sclerosis is to have some affected areas in the skin however, to know if one is affected, he or she should get diagnosed by a doctor.

Sclerosis is more common in women than it is in men and is rarely found in children. It also happens between the ages of 30 to 60. While sclerosis would affect the skin as well as some organs, it is also notorious for causing a lot of its victims joint pain. Sclerosis could make its victims have dry joints or make the joint movement more limited and in severe cases, it could cripple the victim.

What Causes It?

So far, the cause for sclerosis has never been identified although medical experts have resulted to developing various theories for the cause of sclerosis. Some medical experts would say that sclerosis is very much genetic; having a case of sclerosis in the family would mean that everyone else is at danger of developing it. Some would also say that it is largely environmental and is mainly caused by factors that can be picked up from the environment.

Basing on the common category this would affect which are women in between the ages 30 to 60, some medical experts have thought that the reason behind scleroderma are the fetal remnants left over that are still circulating in the mother’s bloodstream. They say that even after decades after birth, these could still cause scleroderma. This however is yet to be proven and is not backed by sufficient evidence. Even with the main cause of scleroderma being unknown, a lot of cases have still been managed and treated effectively with the use of medications and other methods.

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Promoting Your Blog Through Forums (part 1 of 2)

Members of certain forums could easily share which blog is helpful or not. Which of the blogs are entertaining or just a boring blog. Just the same, forums will give way to your blog’s popularity. That means different sets of online dwellers will be able to access your blog easily and might be able to back link your blog to other websites. Forums are very helpful since it is very interactive.

Members of certain forums could easily share which blog is helpful or not. Which of the blogs are entertaining or just a boring blog. Just the same, forums will give way to your blog’s popularity. That means different sets of online dwellers will be able to access your blog easily and might be able to back link your blog to other websites. Forums are very helpful since it is very interactive.

That means different sets of online dwellers will be able to access your blog easily and might be able to back link your blog to other websites. Forums are very helpful since it is very interactive. Members of certain forums could easily share which blog is helpful or not. Which of the blogs are entertaining or just a boring blog.

Members of certain forums could easily share which blog is helpful or not. Which of the blogs are entertaining or just a boring blog. Just the same, forums will give way to your blog’s popularity.

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