Federer exhausted Korolev - Doha 2010 - Match Highlights (HQ)

Federer vs Korolev highlights from Doha



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How Vitamins can Help Your Energy Levels

Have you ever felt excessively tired in the morning? Has that feeling persisted on and off throughout your life? Do you ever feel that your energy level is fleeting without any clear explanation? Do you feel at times, even with aid of exercise and proper rest that your body continues to feel fatigued?

One factor you may want to evaluate is that, your body may be deficient in certain vitamins, which help convert carbohydrates and fatty acids we ingest into raw energy. Commonly known, humans draw energy through a series of metabolic process involving the degradation of food. Each type of food contains a certain unit of energy. After metabolic processing, our cell absorb the nutrients which, it will then use for energy conversion. On an ongoing basis, our body is continually converting its resources into energy to carry out necessary biological processes. Most people need to understand that these metabolic process require vitamins and other nutrients to catalyze such reactions. Next, we will explore the relationship between applicable vitamins and energy.

Vitamins are crucial for our health and vitality. One of the critical functions of vitamins is energy production. It has been observed that some people feel more stamina and energy after consuming the required vitamins on a day to day basis. According to various scientists and physicians, B vitamins are these vitamins that are linked to improved energy levels. Unfortunately, since B-vitamins are not stored in the body they must be constantly replenished to maintain stable energy levels. Unlike, fat-soluble vitamins such as Vitamin A,E, D, K, these vitamins are excreted through the urine on a daily basis.

Energy Boosting B-Vitamins

B-Vitamins play a vital role in cellular energy production. Primarily, Vitamins B2 and B3 provide building blocks for critical components of the Krebs cycle. These components are nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD and NADH) and flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD and FADH) which are used to produce energy through the Krebs cycle.

NAD and NADH are universal molecules found through the body and are strongly involved in various biochemical reactions. Therefore, NAD and NADH are strongly influenced by the availability of B vitamins. For the continuity of energy utilization, B vitamins are a necessary and required link for energy production.

B vitamins are coenzymes, which bind to protein compound called an apoenzyme to form active enzymes. These enzymes are a key component to a reaction, known as a catalyst. This catalyst causes an energy shift from the substrate (food product) to product (expendable energy) that the body can utilize. The family of B vitamins can be explored in depth by reviewing the vitamin guide

You can learn about how each specific B-vitamin functions and is utilized by the body. Also, helpful hints on certain deficiencies clinical associated with particular B-vitamin deficiencies. Also, for those interested learning about how to obtain a particular vitamin, please review this resource. It will list where each vitamin can be found. The list of the 8 various vitamins are thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid, pyridoxine (B6), folate (folic acid), cyanocobalamin (B12), and biotin. Each of the B vitamins help facilitate various required metabolic processes. This vitamins function and benefit the body as various levels. They are primarily utilize for fat and carbohydrate degradation to provide the body with the necessary energy. As listed in the vitamin guide, they help maintain healthy skin, and hair, maintain stable nervous system, and supports muscle for the gastrointestinal tract. Since vitamins play such a universal role in our body, primarily on energy conversion it is important to altering your diet to include food rich in these vitamins to improve your energy level. A quality nutritional multivitamin taken on a daily basis will help satisfy your body requirements for the needed B-vitamin, as well as other vitamins such as C, D, E, K.

Energy Utility and Expense

ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is the energy unit used by each cell. This energy is used for a number of widespread cellular functions such as motility, growth, reproduction, metabolic activity, atc. Through a series of biochemical pathways, ATP is generated from the raw sources and nutrient found in food. Vitamins help propagate these reactions resulting in the end product, ATP.

Thus, if individuals consume the products they should in theory be able to create more energy to be utilized. Specifically, our body derives energy from fatty acid and glucose. It has been observed that complex carbohydrates found in foods such as bread can supply the body with highest level of glucose. Bread, particular wheat, is also high in dietary fiber, which help regulate bowel movement and flushing the body of food and bacterial toxins through the GI tract. When carbohydrates are consumed, it is coverted from glucose to glycogen, through a biochemical process called Gluconeogenesis. Glycogen, which is stored in the liver and muscle, can be converted by the glucose for energy expenditure through another metabolic process called Glycolysis. When a body demands energy, stored glycogen is converted into glucose, which is can converted energy. Fatty acids, is the other source of energy used by humans. ATP can be generated at a higher rate when utilizing fatty acids compared glucose.

Summary

As illustrated in the previous information, we helped summarize how our body derives energy through raw food products. Yet, the process of conversion is not as simple in nature as described above. One critical component that is required throughout these metabolic process are vitamins, B-vitamins in particular. The best way to obtain these vitamins is through the combinational intake of fruits, vegetables, and nuts. If your diet lacks these items, it highly recommend that you take vitamin supplements.

If chronic fatigue persists, it is recommend that you consult with a health care professional. You should request a full blood workup as some people may be anemic, which has similar symptoms. Also, your doctor can even determine if you are having any absorption relation issues, where vitamins and other nutrients are not being observed by your body.

Indian Wells 2010 Nadal - Berdych Final Set 2/5

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How Often Do Number One Seeds Win at Wimbledon?

The seeding system at Wimbledon takes both the players' world ranking and their pedigree on grass into account. This is important because grass is the least used surface on the tours and provides its own unique challenges. A player can be ranked in the top 10 in the world but perhaps be the the 50th best player on grass, such is the difference between the Wimbledon courts and the slower clay and hard courts used at the three other grand slams.

The 32 top players from the men's ATP entry system are arranged into seeds with points added for performances on grass courts over the last two years, taking particular notice of Wimbledon records. It is for this reason that Andy Murray is seeded 12th, one place below his entry system position, due to his missing of Wimbledon last year. World number 25 Marcos Baghdatis - Wimbledon semi finalist and quarter finalist in the last two years - and Tomas Berdych, ranked 19th, move above the Scot.

The ladies' 32 seeds match the WTA rankings, with the Wimbledon committee declining to use their power to adjust the seeds to achieve a balanced draw. This is partly due different court surfaces having less impact on the womens' game, so new world number one Ivanovic, semi finalist last year, is the top seed.

Of the 40 Wimbledon championships played in the open era since 1968, exactly half of the ladies' winners have been seeded number one. 13 of these 20 top seed victories were achieved by Martina Navratilova and Steffi Graf during their period of dominance in the 1980's and 1990's. There is no such dominant player in the ladies game' today, making number one seed wins less likely.

The opposite has been true in the men's game in recent years. Four of Federer's five titles have come as top seed, a period of dominance that followed on swiftly from that enjoyed by Pete Sampras. 18 of the 40 men's open champions have been seeded one.

Federer's victories have been entirely expected, but is less so this year. His relative poor form of one tour title and no grand slam wins, combined with the emergence of Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, suggests the recent gulf in class between number one seed and the rest is far smaller. We might even be in for a return to the glory days of the late 1970's and early 1980's, when Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe were at their peak. Four of the titles won between 1977 and 1983 were by second seeds.

My tips for Wimbledon glory, Nadal and Serena Williams would bring a new winner and a repeat winner, a combination that would also occur if results went according to seeding. It is exciting to have so many clear contenders in the running.

A Review of the Body's Energy Systems for Fitness and Athletics

I've been talking a lot lately about using the right form of energy system work (cardio) to get in peak condition for your chosen exercise activity. For example, one of the dumbest things I see in sports training is football coaches sending their linemen on 1-3 mile runs, and timing them! As far as their sport conditioning goes, that's pointless to the point of counterproductive. Since I've been harping on it I thought I'd give a quick overview of the body's four energy systems, the fuels used, and give an example.

The Creatine-Phosphate System (C-P System): The Creatine-Phosphate System, sometimes called the Phosphagen System is the body's fastest form of energy. It provides energy for extremely intense, short-term activities like heavy resistance training and sprinting that last around 10 seconds or less.

The C-P system utilizes stored creatine phosphate in the muscle to regenerate ATP (the actual energy of the body). Since only a small amount of creatine phosphate can be stored by the muscle this is a fast but very limited system. The body regenerates creatine phosphate but the process takes time. This is why an athlete can't maintain their top speed for any more than a few seconds.

Fast, heavy lifting, short sprints, and any short stressful activity under 6 seconds or so are the best methods of training the C-P system.

Fast Glycolysis: Glycolysis is the process by which the body breaks down carbohydrate (sugar) for energy. This can be done in the muscle by breaking the carbohydrate down into pyruvate or lactic acid. During the course of this conversion some ATP is regenerated and utilized for energy. Oxygen is not required for lactic acid to be created and so this process is sometimes called anaerobic glycolysis. Since the production of some ATP and lactic acid is a fairly fast process this system is used for short duration activity as well.

Fast glycolysis is utilized during longer strength training sets and high intensity activities lasting longer from 6 seconds to about two minutes. Mid-range sprints and fast strength movements can train this system. Most American football players utilize the C-P system and fast glycolysis to provide the energy they need during play.

Slow Glycolysis: When oxygen is available glycolysis operates a little differently. During slow glycolysis (sometimes called aerobic glycolysis) the end result of the breakdown of carbohydrate is some ATP and pyruvate as opposed to lactic acid. The pyruvate is then passed on to the Krebs Cycle (the body's main power plant) in the cell's mitochondria where it can be further broken down to create more energy. As such slow glycolysis is much more efficient than the C-P system or fast glycolysis in that it nets much more ATP per molecule of sugar used. However, it's a much slower system, trading speed for efficiency.

Slow glycolysis is trained with exercise lasting longer than two minutes but is still fairly intense. Short, fast runs and sets lasting longer than two minutes are the best ways to train slow glycolysis. The development of the fast and slow oxidative system is the most important for most fitness goals. Most athletic activities rely on a combination of the two and they are also among the most effective training protocols for body fat loss.

The Oxidative System: The oxidative system consists of slow glycolysis, covered above, and beta-oxidation. Beta-oxidation is the series of reactions by which free fatty acids are broken down in the presence of oxygen. This results in acetyl CoA and hydrogen atoms. The acetyl CoA is sent directly to the Krebs cycle and the hydrogen is sent to the electron transport chain to squeeze out a few more ATP. This is by far the most efficient energy system in net ATP created, but also the slowest.

Beta-oxidation is the energy system primarily used by the body to create energy while at rest or during very low intensity exercise like long, slow running, cycling, or walking. Most long distance runners have developed a very refined oxidative system.

With a solid understanding of how your body works it becomes much easier to develop an efficient and effective exercise training program. By identifying and targeting the right fitness qualities you'll cut down on your wasted time in the gym and increase your training results.

Molecular Mechanism of ATP synthesis.wmv

f1fo-ATP synthase catalyzes the final step of oxidative phosphorylation, the synthesis of ATP from ADP and phosphate, driven by a transmembrane proton gradient. In bacteria, under certain physiological conditions, the enzyme can also hydrolyze ATP to generate a proton gradient. ATP synthesis/hydrolysis and proton translocation are coupled in a unique way, via subunit rotation. While our knowledge of the molecular basis of ATP hydrolysis and its integration with rotation is still far from complete, it is much better understood than ADP phosphorylation because it is easier experimentally accessible



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How To Get Amazing Looking Abs; The Real Reason You're Not Getting Them!

How to get amazing looking abs, is a question of doing a few things to ensure that you can be successful. Many people feel that in order to get good muscles here you just need to work out. While working out is good for you and will help to develop muscles it takes a little more too actually get the results you need.

One of them is to reduce fat, the second is to actually build muscle and thirdly to take the right supplements to get the best results of your hard work. When you combine these 3 elements you will be able to achieve those good-looking "6 pack" muscles. Here are some steps to help you to be able to get the results you want.

1. Reducing fat: Your first step to get good looking abs is to reduce fat. Tummy fat will hide your muscles and when you start to build them will actually make you look fatter. This is because the muscles will be developing under the fat instead of replacing it. This means that all your hard work will not even be visible. Once you reduce fat around this area you will be able to see those great muscles. One of the ways to do this is by diet the second is of course exercise. To get the best results you should never rely on just one of these techniques.

2. Diet: is very important for getting good-looking abs. You will need to reduce carbohydrates and eliminate junk food and trans fat from your diet. This will help you reduce weight and get rid of fat.

3. Exercise: this is another key factor in getting those "6 pack" muscles. This can be done with or without weights or even without machines. There are many ways that you can do exercises.

a. Natural exercises, like running, walking, skipping, and swimming.

b. Aerobic exercises

c. Machines with weights-universal ones like the Bowflex are good

d. Machines without weights like treadmills.

4. Diet supplements:

a. Protein supplements: Getting good-looking abs needs extra protein to build muscle.

b. Creatine: Increases the amount of ATP to your muscles. Releasing more energy. This allows you to exercise longer.

c. Multivitamins: These will help you get more vitamins and minerals in your body. This will make sure you get adequate nutrition to your body and increase energy levels.

With these few points you will be able to understand How to get good looking abs. When you reduce your fat, build your muscles and take supplements, you will be able to develop a great set of abs and show off that "6 pack" to the world.

This particular set of muscles is not so hard to develop. It just takes a little discipline and hard work to achieve the satisfaction of getting a great "6 Pack." and showing it off to others. So go ahead put in that little extra work, and see it pat off, with a beautiful set of muscles.

Aberto de São Paulo 2010 - Thiago Alves vs Michael mcclune - ¼ Final - 3/6

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Stem Cell Enhancers For Healthy Stem Cells

Stem Cell Enhancers are a natural botanical extract that assists your body by maintaining healthy stem cell physiology. It is the first of it's kind of the latest phytoceutical product category "stem cell enhancers." Stem Enhancers are a blend of two compounds extracted from cyanophyta Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA). The first extract contains an L-selectin ligand, which supports the release of stem cells (CD34 cells) from bone marrow. The secondary extract, a polysaccharide-rich fraction named Migratose, contributes to the migration of stem cells out of the blood and into the tissue.

Stem Cell Enhancers aid in the release of stem cells from the bone marrow into the bloodstream. This is beneficial to the body because stem cells are able to travel through the bloodstream to areas of the body where they are most crucial. Stem Cell Enhancers acts to support optimal organ and tissue function. As the body ages, numbers and quality of stem cells gradually decrease which makes the body more vulnerable to injury and other deleterious health issues. The benefits of healthy stem cell support can combat the effects of aging by making one feel stronger and more vigorous. Adult stem cells are found in bone marrow. Stem cells replace ailing or dysfunctional cells which is imperative to maintaining optimal health.

The effectiveness of Stem Cell Enhancers was established in a triple blind study. First, blood samples were taken, then volunteers were given Stem Enhance or a placebo. Another blood sample was then taken at 30, 60 and 120 minutes after ingestion of the consumables. Using Fluorescence-Activated Cell Sorting (FACS) it was determined that the consumption of Stem Enhance illicited a 25-30% increase in the number of circulating stem cells.

The benefits of healthy stem cell support includes enhancing optimal wellness and can fight effects of aging. Healthy stem cells can help you feel stronger and more vigorous as you advance into retirement years.

Let's face it, people today regardless of their age want to enjoy good health, fell and look better, and be able to do more play and hard work without tiring out to fast.

Stem Enhance is the all natural supplement that helps support the natural release of adult stem cells.

Australian Open 2010 Final Federer vs Murray Full Match (7/18) HD

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Roger Federer Madrid ATP .mpg

Federer training during the Madrid ATP. May 2009.



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Vitamin Supplements and Women's Health

If you are not eating a healthy diet, the first thing you need to do is make necessary improvements for your nutritional needs. Women can also benefit from taking a good multivitamin with iron. Many women of reproductive age are slightly anemic, meaning they have a lower red blood count than they should because of their menstrual cycle every month. This can cause a loss of iron every month.

Women can have a higher blood count when they replace loss of iron by taking a multivitamin supplement with iron. Another benefit from taking such a supplement it can also cause them to have less tiredness and more energy.

Women who have tender breast can find a vitamin E supplement helpful. Women have found taking up to 1,000 IU (international units) per day have relief with this problem. But taking this much of the vitamin some women have found side effects such as becoming irritable, bloated, or having oily skin. Women who have reduced their intake to 400 IU find they still find relief from breast discomfort without the side effects.

Women who suffer from premenstrual syndrome have found vitamin B6 beneficial.

Women over the age of thirty five need to take extra calcium every day. Women from the age of thirty five until menopause need 1,000 mg of calcium every day. 1,500 mg per day is needed after menopause. Women who take estrogen after menopause only need 1,000 mg per day because of the effects of estrogen on their bodies they will not require the extra calcium.

The Journal of the American Medical Association revealed that taking prenatal vitamins for six weeks or longer before getting pregnant offered some protection against neural tube defects in the baby. The key element seems to be folic acid.

Most obstetricians agree it is good for women who are planning to become or are pregnant to take prenatal vitamins. They find women benefit from the additional calcium, folic acid and extra iron during pregnancy. Over the counter prenatal vitamin supplements work fine.

Excessive amounts of vitamins should not be taken. Excessive doses of vitamins A, D, E, and K should be especially avoided. This can be harmful. Disease may result if the vitamins are absorbed in the body's fat and accumulated in large amounts.

Women who will benefit from taking vitamin supplements particularly are people with specific diseases that make vitamin intake necessary, the elderly and often premature infants. Also, those who are inclined to avoid healthy eating habits!

Vitamin E Oil

Vitamin E is described as the "lightening rod" of the cell, allowing reactive molecules to strike the cell without damaging it. This is apparent in the case of skin, where vitamin E protects the skin from ultraviolet radiation. Vitamin E-rich foods, when taken, can directly travel to the skin cell membranes and protect the skin.

Vitamin E comes in the form of gels, capsules and oils. Oils and gels can be applied topically to help protect the skin and also for scars. Vitamin E contains alpha-tocopherol, either 100 % pure or mixed. Alpha-tocopherol in its natural form is powdery and thick. Hence, it is mixed with a carrier like olive oil. Vitamin E oil is processed from vegetable oils like corn, soya and canola through vacuum distillation. It is heavy and viscous.

Vitamin E oil has a shelf life of about two to three years. When exposed to air, it reacts with oxygen and hence becomes inactive, resulting in a reduced shelf life and potency. Similarly, exposure to extreme heat also reduces the shelf life. As such, vitamin E oil should be stored under well-protected conditions.

Generally, manufacturers of vitamin E oil add ingredients like glycerides, and therefore, vitamin E content may be in the range of 18-20%. The IU value of the oil (International Units, 100 IU is equal to 67 mg for natural vitamin E and 45 mg for synthetic) may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, depending on the type of tocopherol present and the percent in the oil. For instance, oil processed from soya will be rich in gamma-tocopherol.

Synthetically produced vitamin E oil comes in the form of esters of tocopherols, mostly acetates and succinates. The esters are more resistant to oxidation during storage than unesterified tocopherols. These are mainly used in pharmaceutical formulations and food formulations to fortify food. They are packed in soft gelatin capsules. The bioavailability of these esterified tocopherols is same as that of unesterified ones and is measured in IU.

Three Secrets You Want to Know to Playing Your Best Tennis

There are so many millions of people who play tennis everyday throughout the world. They play in public parks, country clubs, private tennis courts, and anything in between (i.e. against a wall).

Tennis is the only sport I know that begins with love and is a sport for a lifetime. I remember the great Sugar Daddy, Bobby Riggs who said in one of the many tennis clinics he taught, "Tennis is a sport you can play from cradle to grave."

Why do people enjoy playing tennis? I believe because it is a classy sport. It is a sport you can play for as short as 15 minutes or as long as 3 to 5 hours, it all depends on your ability level and motivation. I was fortunate enough to play professional tennis. I had a world ranking in the ATP Tennis of 662 in singles and 457 in doubles. I had wins over players ranked in the top 200 in singles in the world and wins over players ranked in the top 50 in doubles.

In this article, I want to provide you with the three secrets to playing your best tennis. Of course, there are more than three secrets, but three secrets are enough to help you play better tennis.

First, there is no substitute to practicing, practicing, over and over and over again. Practice is the seed to building confidence! When you practice in addition to playing tennis regularly, you will feel a sense of accomplishment, you will feel that you deserve to win because you know for yourself that you have been investing the time to improve your game. So, practice at least two to three hours extra a week if you are a club tennis player. If you are a tournament player you should practice at least 15 hours a week, which equals to 3 hours a day, 5 days a week.

Second, visualize yourself hitting the tennis ball perfectly. Imagine yourself in the movie screen of your mind that you are moving side to side, running forward and backward, hitting each ball with perfect accuracy. Visualize your forehand, backhand ground strokes being hit over the net with 3 to 5 feet clearance. Picture every stroke you hit with perfect ball control. See each of your tennis strokes, feel each tennis stroke, and experience each and every tennis stroke you hit with confidence. Repeat this each time pre and post tennis game or match. By so doing, you are training your mind or inner game to manifest itself in your outer game or physical game. Tennis is a mind game once you have learned all the fundamentals of each tennis stroke.

Third, watch the big players or your favorite tennis pro on the ATP or WTA tour and copy their tennis style. Watch YouTube videos or television footage of your favorite player over and over again until you emulate their movements. One of my favorite players to watch when I was playing competitive tennis was John McEnroe (USA) and Guillermo Villas (Argentina). I use to watch McEnroe's serve and literally copy his serve. I would watch Villas hit his ground strokes over and over again until I was mirroring Guillermo Villas' ground strokes. It was usually after watching these great tennis players in a grand slam event that I mirrored their mannerisms. After all, why event the wheel, copy what the big players do and do the same. Of course, as your tennis game matures, you will begin to develop your own style and preferences.

So, there you are the three secrets you want to know to playing your best tennis! Remember, there is no substitute to practicing each and every day in addition to playing regularly tennis matches. Begin today if you do not already do so; visualize yourself hitting the tennis ball with each and every tennis stroke perfectly until you are confident in your mind and in your heart that you can execute it with ease and confidence. And, finally, do not reinvent the wheel, copy the tennis players on the tennis tour by watching their tennis until can have someone say on the side line, "Hey, that person hits the ball like Roger Federer or Maria Sharapova." Before you know it you will be winning your club tournaments and filling your shelves with trophies.

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The Tennis Forehand For Beginners - The Easy Way!

You should always take lessons in the basics of tennis for beginners. Learning the basic movements with a qualified professional teacher is very important to create a solid foundation for your future tennis technique. But, you can also have fun with a friend or parent.

- Tennis the easy way! How to learn a natural forehand in a basic type of stroke for people just learning the game:

Ground-strokes:

THE TENNIS FOREHAND

Start by just holding one tennis ball, bounce it of the ground with one hand and catch it again either with one hand or both. Do this 10 or 15 times alone.

Get a partner (parent/coach) standing about 6 to 8 feet in front of you and start throwing a tennis ball under handed towards each other (bouncing once or twice) and catching it again with one hand or both. Do this 15 or 20 times.*


Repeat step 2 but instead of catching the ball use the open palm of your dominant hand to gently hold and push the ball towards your partner in an upwards motion. See if you can keep the ball in play with one bounce (or two) between you. Try counting until you traded the ball 10 times with each other. Remember use the open palm of your hand.


As a beginner you should not be concerned with grips, now just hold the racket as it feels comfortable to you. The forehand is hit with the palm of your hand facing the ball. The forehand ground-stroke begins with a slight, short backswing and forward swing through the ball contact.


If you are using an adult racket, a shortened grip on the racket is advised for very young players or the use of an age adequate smaller racket.


Start without a net having your partner about 6 to 8 feet in front of you and drop feed the ball by hand to your friend and he/she should just tap it with the racket back to you for a catch with two hands or one hand as you get more skilled.


If the ball bounces more then once between both of you it does not matter. As your friend is able to tap the ball back to you and you are able to catch it, trade positions after 10 strokes then your partner feeds and you tap the ball.


Then do the same three or four times 10 shots in a row to each other (by each counting out-loud each hit; 1, 2 , 3 etc..).


Now lengthen the the distance between both players to 10 to 12 feet and the backswing will be a little longer but continue to hit the ball gently and at a slow pace to the catcher.


If your hand fed rate of success is very high and many balls are nicely struck, go back to phase 3.- and repeat it all but this time both using tennis rackets, ball feeding by dropping the ball on the ground and then gently tap it to your partner therefore starting a mini-rally by trading balls with each other.


Go through Steps 4 to 9.


By now you may be tired. Just take a break and do some other activity like bouncing a basket ball with one hand or bounce it switching hands or use a Balance Beam for a little fun and balance exercise.


As a beginner remember that, you will first hand feed and then drop feed with the racket next!

*You can also do the same exercise by tossing the ball directly in the air to each other (without bouncing it).

What is the Recommended Omega 3 Dosage on a Daily Basis?

Omega 3 or fish oil capsules should be consumed on a daily basis. Daily recommended dosage is 3 to 4 capsules which provides up to 400 mg of both DHA and EPA. If you are taking fish oil in liquid form, then 1 tablespoon after each meal is sufficient to fulfill a day's needs.

Both DHA and EPA which are found in large quantities primarily in fish oil are required for the prevention of many diseases like coronary heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, arthritis, diabetes and many other degenerative diseases.

Omega 3 dosage has to be watched by people of all ages, especially pregnant women. It has to be kept in mind that fatty acids lower blood pressure and therefore they should not be consumed in large quantities at once. For this purpose, omega capsules were introduced to the market that provides only optimal amounts of DHA and EPA at one time.

In addition to an optimal dosage, one should also eat a healthy and well-balanced diet including all foods. Fish is recommended to people of all ages. So are whole grain foods, beans and pulses etc. Soybeans, flax seeds and tofu are excellent sources of omega 3 fats.

Some other plant oils also provide a good percentage of both omega 3 and omega 6 fats. However, since plant oils elevate blood pressure, they are not recommended to people with high cholesterol and high blood pressure. These oils include hemp oil, corn oil and soybean oil.

Some alternative foods can also be consumed to address the daily dosage of omega needs. These foods include enriched eggs and fish oil supplement products available over the counter. Omega 3 enriched eggs provide up to 300 mg of both DHA and EPA in one serving. 2 eggs are enough to fulfill a day's requirements.

If you are looking for supplements, try to find the ones made with pharmaceutical grade fish oil. This grade of oil is fit for consumption as it does not contain any impurities or contaminants from the ocean.

In addition to this, products made with the oil of the Hoki fish found in the waters of New Zealand are excellent because these waters contain very little amounts of heavy metals and toxins. Good quality supplements can be consumed by people of all ages without any hesitation.

Venus Williams

A decade playing pro tennis took its toll on Venus Williams' money maker in late March.

The American tennis ace may have earned a spring break vacation when she had to bow out of the Nasdaq Open due to an elbow sprain in her right arm. She has withdrawn from the WTA and ATP Masters Series tournament in which she was the winner of the event in 1998, 1999 and 2001.

Williams, a Palm Beach Gardens, Florida resident, played one match this year, losing the Australian Open to Tsvetana Pironkova. She lost last year's Miami semi-finals to Maria Sharapova.

Her recovery time will have to be expedient, as she is scheduled to reclaim her spot on the courts for the Family Circle Cup April 10-16. She is also expected to participate in World Team Tennis for the Philadelphia Freedoms in July.

Williams recorded the fastest serve in WTA history with 127 mph blast in 1998 and in 2000, was named Sports Woman of the Year by Sports Illustrated. By 2002, Williams was declared the first African American woman to reach the number one ranking on the WTA Tour.
A multi-talented African American female, Venus formed her interior design business, V Starr Interiors, in November of 2003.

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Inside Scoop on Liquid Vitamin B12

Liquid b12 vitamins are important thing to consider when looking at the various forms of liquid b supplement. In fact B 12 is easily one of the best kinds of supplementary vitamin to take which I will discuss as we get further into the information.

First we need to understand what it does and how liquid vitamin b12 affects the body. It is integral in the function of the brain and nervous system. The formation of blood cells and the metabolism of all the cells in your body are also Part of what concerns them.

When the body into vitamin B12, an unusual disease called pernicious anemia deficiency can lead to fatal as a rule. I want to reiterate that this does not get to highlight a common disease, but the importance of each liquid can be added because the body is a complete range of vitamins and minerals necessary for the function.

Also, the reason why we focus on the "liquid-specific focus," B12 pill and not a standard. B12, but it is very important for the peoplebody, is also prone to not be absorbed well by the human body, which is why the b12 deficiency can occur. With liquid supplemental vitamins , even a person who does not regulate their folate well will have a better chance of being healthy.

Now that you know that vitamin b12 absorption is important, you need to start looking at b 12 food sources that you can add to your diet and where you can find liquid vitamin b12 online. As I have said before and will say again, you can always find the best health information online, though it might take you a while to really discover the source you are most comfortable with.

There are some promises about this form of b supplements that have not been verified that are worth looking into also. For instance, when I worked at a camp one summer, it was common practice for the counselors to take either a pill or liquid b 12 supplement as it helped to reduce the amount of mosquito's bites. Strange but true.

Some have referred to it as the energy supplement b because of how important is in blood formation and cell metabolism. You may have a lack you do not even know about, so adding it to your diet could give you that burst of energy you should have been having the whole time.

Again, if you choose to buy vitamin b liquid or in solid form, just take the time to do a little research and find a trustworthy and inexpensive internet store. There is no point in spending too much money for your supplements.

I hope you have enjoyed this brief introduction to the liquid vitamin B12 and may use the information to make life healthier.

Rafa Ladder Dance II IW

More Rafa drill at IW 2010



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLB9lyJk3Xo&hl=en

ATP MS Indian Wells 2006 - Final - Federer vs Blake [7/10]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smZpn_WHywY&hl=en

US Open 2009 Semi-Final Federer vs Djokovic highlights Part 1/2 (HD)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGTxE16tNec&hl=en

CoQ-10 the Forgotten Essential Molecule

CoQ 10

Ubiquinone vs. Ubiquinol

CoQ 10 was initially discovered in 1957, when some very smart scientists were studying theses little cellular structures in the human body called mitochondria. It turns out that these little guys (the mitochondria not the scientists) are the power houses of the body producing most of the Adenosinetriphosphate (ATP) which is the primary source of energy for your whole body. Pretty important stuff, right! Further research showed that there were two forms of CoQ 10 (nothing is simple in the human body), Ubiquinone & Ubiquinol. It was soon determined that Ubiquinol was the active form of this enzyme and if you're looking to supplement, should be the only one to be taken as a supplement (I'll tell you why in a second). As luck would have it, the scientists, at that time, were not able to formulate a stable form of the Ubiquinol, but were able to formulate a stable form of Ubiquinone. Fifty years later a research team in Japan finally made the breakthrough that allows formulating and packaging the active form of CoQ 10.

So, what is the difference between these two forms of CoQ 10? It turns out that there is a very big difference between the two. First of all, there is this little "dance" going on in your body, wherein these two forms of CoQ 10 constantly go back and forth from one form to the other. This is not unusual, there are many chemicals in your body that do the exact same thing. What exactly is happening is this.

Ubiquinone is the oxidized form of CoQ 10. Ubiquinol is the "un-oxidized" or reduced, active form of CoQ 10. The only difference (and chemically & functionally, it is a huge difference) is that Ubiquinol has an extra hydrogen atom attached to it. This may not seem like a "big deal" to you, but to your body it is the difference between a sleeping molecule and an awake one; an inactive one and an active one.

So why in CoQ 10 important?

That's a dumb question. So why did I ask it? So that I could answer it of course!

CoQ 10 is what is called a co-enzyme. That means it is a helper enzyme that catalyzes (that's scientific talk for "helps happen") the chemical reaction that allows ATP (that's the abbreviation for that great big word above) to be formed and this allows your body to function normally. Simply put, it gives you energy. For example the reaction would look something like this:
xyz + abc = ATP. This reaction would not take place without CoQ 10 being at the level of the + sign. (I hope that didn't confuse you).

So the title of this article is "Do You Need CoQ 10?"
It could also be, "Why Supplement at all with CoQ 10?"

When you are a young pup, you're body can manufacture CoQ 10. However, (there's always a however) as you age, even starting as young as your 20's, your body gradually loses it's ability to continue to manufacture this vital co-enzyme. After the age of 40, everyone should be taking CoQ 10.

What parts of the body need CoQ 10 the most? Now that's a good question.
The larger body organs that have the largest energy requirements like the Brain, Liver, Heart, Kidneys, Skeletal Muscle & the all important Immune System require large amounts of ATP and therefore CoQ 10.

That's great, but what does it do for your body? Another good question. Lets list the benefits per organ in the body.

Heart: Coronary artery disease, angina pectoris, Congestive Heart Failure
Brain: Parkinsonism, ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), Huntington's Chorea
Diabetes: Helpful in type-2 diabetes mellitus
Liver: Aids in the proper functioning of the liver
Kidneys: Keeps the kidneys functioning properly
Skeletal Muscle: These are the muscles in your legs, arms, trunk, etc. and obviously require a large energy supply
Immune System: A very important part of your body, which helps fight off infections and other diseases

Now that you know what CoQ 10 does for you, you can understand the importance of taking CoQ 10 supplements. The question is which one? The answer is Ubiquinol. Why?

Because Ubiquinone is poorly absorbed into your bloodstream
Ubiquinol is readily absorbed & assimilated into your bloodstream

How much better? ............8 times better! What does that mean?

Follow this scenario.

The proper dosage of Ubiquinol is 100 mg. per day (2 gel caps) ... (although one may take as many as 6 per day). It would take 800 mg. of Ubiquinone to equal 100 mg. of Ubiquinol
That's 2 gel caps of Ubiquinol CoQ 10 vs. 16 capsules of Ubiquinone

Because Ubiquinone, prior to being absorbed into the body, has to be converted to Ubiquinol in the cells in the intestinal wall (for you scientific types, these cells are called, intestinal enterocytes), this limit's the amount of Ubiquinone that can be absorbed causing only about 2-3% of orally ingested Ubiquinone to be absorbed into your body.

Ubiquinol, because it does not have this "rate limiting" step of having to be converted into another substance prior to being absorbed, is absorbed into your body much more readily and stays in the blood stream longer.
So you can conclude that Ubiquinol has much higher Bioavailability....

Because Ubiquinol is Lipophilic (lipid soluble & water insoluble) it is more readily absorbed in the presence of fat...so....take your CoQ 10 together with Omega 3 for better blood levels and better results.
Cholesterol lowering drugs (Statins) have the effect of lowering the amount of CoQ 10 in your body leading to the possibility of many unpleasant side effects. Therefore, everyone who is taking a statin drug must also take CoQ 10.

Additionally, being as Ubiquinol is the active form of CoQ 10...Ubiquinone, once it has been absorbed into your body, has to be converted to Ubiquinol before it can become useful in your body. This is a long and not so effective process.

The simple choice is that the more effective product to take as a supplement is obviously Ubiquinol.

The bottom line is this:

WIN CoQ 10 is:
1. Absorbed into your body better
2. Keeps higher levels in your body longer
3. Is essential to good health...especially in those over 40
4. Is essential in the production of ATP
5. Is a potent antioxidant

Lastly, where can you find the new Ubiquinol CoQ 10?

Here is a link to follow to find this product: http//:RoblinWellnessToday.com

Don't forget to enter your Preferred Customer Code: Wellness2440.

To Your Good Health,

Dr. Bob

ATP.2010.Australian.openr3nadal vs Kohlschreiber

Nice match good points Vamos Rafa



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-Je40QVqtA&hl=en

Acetyl-L-Carnitine, Increase Your Energy to Lose Weight Naturally

An unusual method to lose weight naturally is to pay attention to how healthy your brain is. It is proven fact that depression, negative thinking, sadness, stress and anger can all lead to fat gain. Clear your mind and you will be on the right path to losing weight. Losing weight permanently is more than just counting calories.

One supplement that affects the brain closely is Acetyl-L-Carnitine (or ALC). Acetyl-L-Carnitine is found naturally in the body and helps fats get transported into the mitochondria. Mitochondria (little organelles) are the power plants of the cells and generate ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate), which is the source of chemical energy in the body. You can see how anything that improves energy production in the cells is going to affect how you feel, your health and losing weight naturally.

Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC) is related to carnitine, which is an amino acid widely available as a supplement. ALC is actually a stronger version of carnitine. Carnitine is a chemical that is required to transport fatty acids into the mitochondria, during the breakdown of fats (which produces fatty acids). You can see its similarity to Acetyl-L-Carnitine. Both would help you lose weight naturally. Chemically, and in its effects, ALC is structured similar to choline. Choline is an essential nutrient found in cell membranes. It works well with the B vitamins.

In the clinical studies, patients with Alzheimer's disease, when given ALC, showed some restoration in their memory and cognitive abilities. Even normally healthy adults showed an improvement in these areas. During one test, studies using a placebo against ALC in over 200 patients suffering cognitive decline showed a significant cognitive improvement in the patients taking Acetyl-L-Carnitine. A more obscure test took place in Italy in 1992. 17 people, males and females, from the ages of 22 to 27 were given ALC as a supplement and tested on video game play. ALC was shown to definably increase reflex speed and accuracy.

As for supplementation, Acetyl-L-Carnitine can be taken to stimulate creativity and enhance cognition. It is not completely understood yet, but it appears to help the left and right sides of the brain communicate. Scientists feel that it helps the activities of the neurotransmitters dopamine and acetylcholine. When that happens, you will experience more intuitive and creative thinking as well as increased energy and well-being. To lose weight naturally you have to feel good about yourself and life.

As in all supplements, please do not take until you see your doctor about it. ALC dietary sources include milk and any animal proteins. But you would have to eat a lot of meat and milk to equal the supplementation available in pill form. Some supplementation will most likely be needed to gain the best mental effects of ALC and to lose weight naturally through the use of brain supplements. Most health food stores should carry ALC. A recommended dose is up to 1000 mg per day. There are no known negative effects yet found.

Federer WALKOVER Dubai 2010 - Interview (HD)

Federer is sick and wont play in Dubai ): He will back in Indian Wells



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5rPvLjDmhA&hl=en

Nadal vs Davydenko 2010 Doha Final Part 3

Nikolay Davydenko defeats Rafael Nadal 0-6, 7-6(8), 6-4



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5i1RmqL0RM&hl=en

Hit The Ball Away From Your Opponent

"Hit the ball away from your opponent into the gaps and not to him unless you mean it as a surprise. You achieve this largely by hitting for the lines. Learn to put the ball where you aim it." Mr. Harry Hopman (The best tennis Coach of all time!)

This quote at first seems to be over simplistic but, once you start watching match play even at pro level you start to see how meaningful it is!

How often do you see even professional players trade shots cross court to each other just a step or two away from the centre of the court, almost as if they were trying to bust a brick wall? It is indeed an exercise of energy waist as well as plain lack of global vision of the limits of tennis court and for the spectator just a boring event.

Tennis is a sport destined for the ones who can run and I mean run fast! So if you can run never be afraid to use the court limits, lines included. This does not mean that you have to go for winners at every single ball that comes your way. It means that you should move the ball around as much as you can e.g. your opponent and for that you need to develop accuracy and the ability to play all corners of the tennis court whether it is long, deep, short, angled, but always playing the corners and near the lines! This applies for the serve as well as volleys and any other shot.

The cross court shot is the safest "percentage" I understand that, but if you think you are going to win big by just being consistent and keeping the ball in play, think twice all you got to do is watch how Roger Federer dismantles the likes of Hewitt, Roddick, Lubjic and many others.

The only one that was threatening Federer was Nadal, but like every other great champion, Roger figured him out by realizing that Nadal hits a short ball on every first or second shot and now Roger steps inside the court more often and has Nadal on string as well!

I am talking about the pros because they are your idols and I am sure that you are more likely to be glued to your TV screen or on site at the Australia, French, Wimbledon or US Open or any other tennis tournament throughout the year and see what I just said, then at your club watching some clever "dude" play that you think you can beat anyway. But, oh yes, I too do get glued to that TV! And I am an old geezer!

Actually I must confess to you, all my life since my twelve's, my yearly calendar is ruled by the big 4 and any other tennis event! I know...it is bad...but when you love the game that is how it is! Anyway forget about it, using the whole court is also for the club player, I know this will be a heart breaker for the big bellied boobies, but you better trim up or your "buddy" that just read this article will have you running left and right, back and forth like a puppet on a string! :)))

Ok, now let us refocus and keep this simple, here are 3 ways to boost your courage and get used to play the lines:

- 2 practice partners. Place 4 round markers (low plastic ones that you can step on without danger, they look like UFO discs and come in several colours) at the baseline near the corners 3 feet from the baseline and 1 foot from the sideline. Hold 3 balls in your pockets and so does your practice partner. Decide who will go up the line and who will go cross. Start drilling immediately to the corners and for as many shots without missing as possible until all balls are played. Take a breather and reverse the cross court with the down the line and repeat the drill, do this 4 or 6 times.

- 2 practice partners. Add 4 round markers one foot bellow the service line corners and 1 foot from the side line. Repeat the drill and use the service cones for cross angle shots or short balls up the line. Once the short ball is applied, I advocate trying to come in on this ball by chipping it up the line or drop shot up the line (do not go cross court) and from then on play the point out at the net. Once all 6 balls are exhausted, take a breather and reverse the cross court with the down the line and repeat the drill, do this 4 or 6 times.

- 3 practice partners. One at the net on the T line and 2 at the baseline. Place 4 cones on one side of the court only. 2 round markers 3 feet inside the service line corners and 1 foot from the side line and 2 round markers at each side of the at the baseline near the corners no 3 feet from the baseline and 1 foot from the sideline. The baseliners do not hit winners they will move the volleyer around the net side to side and when he cloese in too much give him the occassional lob. The volleyer tries to mix deep well placed (to the target zones) volleys with angle volleys and drop volleys as appropriate.

This article is for you and in honour of Mr. Harry Hopman which was indeed the very best clear headed Coach one could meet.

Lendl - Mecir Us Open 1986 Final. Set 2 pt 4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgaLMRD10HI&hl=en

The Actions of Insulin With Reference to Glucose, Fat and Protein Metabolism

Insulin is a protein hormone produced by the beta cells of the pancreas, which enables the body to metabolise and use glucose. It has a major affect on the metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids, and a significant but lesser effect on protein metabolism.

Insulin enters a cell by mean of an insulin receptor, which is found within the plasma membrane. The insulin receptor is comprised of two alpha sub-units and two beta sub-units, which are linked by a disulfide bond. Insulin receptors are tyrosine-kinase receptors, meaning that their function is to transfer phosphate groups from ATP to intracellular proteins, which increase glucose transporter molecules on the outer membrane of cells, which facilitate an uptake of glucose.

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are broken down to monosaccharides in the small intestine, and absorbed from the small intestine to the hepatic portal vein. A rise in the concentration of glucose stimulates the release of insulin, which acts on cells throughout the body to stimulate the uptake, and storage of glucose. Insulin's effect on glucose metabolism varies according to the tissue destination. Insulin aids the entry of glucose into muscle, adipose and other tissue by facilitated diffusion using a glucose transporter (GLUT). For example muscle use a transporter called GLUT4. Insulin regulates glucose uptake by moving intracellular vesicles containing the GLUT4 glucose transporters to the cell surface, where glucoses enter s by facilitated diffusion. However not all tissue require insulin for uptake of glucose, the brain and liver use a different sort of non-insulin dependant transporter.
Insulin also stimulates the liver to store glucose in the form of glycogen. If glucose absorbed from the small intestine is not immediately required for ATP energy, it is taken up by the hepatocytes, which convert glucose into glycogen. Insulin activates the enzyme hexokinase, which phosphorylates glucose causing it to remain in the cell. Insulin also activates enzymes such as glycogen synthase, which is responsible for glycogen synthesis.

Fat

Insulin stimulates hepatocytes to synthesize fatty acids once glycogen stores are full. Fatty acids are taken from the liver as lipoproteins and broken down by lipase. The fatty acids are either utilized straight away or stored as triglycerides in adipose tissue. . Insulin facilitates entry of glucose into fat cell, to be synthesized as glycerol, (fatty acids plus glycerol combine to form triglycerides). When the body's store of glycogen is used, triglycerides are broken down by lipase into their component parts. Hormones such as glucagon, adrenaline and growth hormone activate lipase; these hormones are active when insulin is not present. The resulting glycerol and fatty acids are released into the blood, and travel to the liver through the bloodstream.

Protein

If insulin is present, proteins are digested, broken down into amino acids and used to synthesise the body's protein requirements. If amino acids are in excess of immediate requirements they are either used for ATP, or converted to fat for later use. In the absence of insulin (either due to lack of food or conditions such as diabetes) the body's supply of glycogen is quickly used. In order to supply the body with glucose alpha cells in the pancreas secrete glucagon, which acts on the same cells as insulin, but has the opposing effect. It stimulates the liver and muscles to release stored glycogen - glycogenolysis. Other hormones capable of stimulating glycogenolysis are cortisol, thyroxine, adrenaline and growth hormone. These hormones also stimulates glucose from non-carbohydrate sources - gluconeogenesis from either glycerol, lactate from glycolysis of red blood cells, but mainly from stored amino acids in muscle tissue. Insulin levels then rise to respond to and increased level of blood glucose.

Diabetes and Insulin Resistance

Lack of insulin (type 1 diabetes) or insulin resistance (type ll diabetes) cause high blood glucose. After a meal, even though blood glucose levels are high, cellular uptake cannot be facilitated. The body reacts by initiating glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis, which further raise blood glucose. High levels of glucose causes frequent urination as glucose in the kidney filtrate draws in water due to osmosis. Constant urination increases thirst, by increasing osmotic pressure of the blood, which directly stimulates thirst receptors. Increase in urination also increases the loss of sodium, which also stimulates thirst receptors. Glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis lead to fat loss and muscle loss, which lead to weight loss. Metabolism of fatty acids may produce ketone bodies, which can lead to breathing problems; a lowered blood PH decreased nerve firing and possibly coma and death. Therefore it is necessary to control diabetes by either medication to act as insulin, (type 1 diabetes) or by dietary and lifestyle measures (type ll). Thus it can be concluded that the function of insulin has a fundamental effect on metabolism.

ATP Madrid Masters 2009 Final Federer vs Nadal Full Match (2/11) HD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWcWz5HUf7Q&hl=en

ATP.2009.Masters.Cup.RR.Federer.vs.Del.Potro_8/12

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bX8eN9dcK_w&hl=en

ATP Madrid Masters 2009 Final Federer vs Nadal Full Match (4/11) HD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1bV5kFFdrI&hl=en

The Tennis Masters' Plans for the 2008 Clay Season

As we enter the European clay-court portion of the ATP Masters season many big names in the sport have already began their training to get set for the coming challenges the red courts will bring. Amongst them there is Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic; who is strongly pursuing the number one spot. Djokovic whose last appearances were at Indian Wells where he obtained the title and at the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami where he was ousted in the first round; has officially announced he will participate in the three majors clay events in Monaco, Hamburg and Rome.

During the 2007 season and so far into the 2008 ATP season the Serb has become the strongest opponent to take on both masters; Nadal and Federer and claim either ranking positions. Nevertheless, Djokovic admits he learns something new every day and he can only hope to keep developing his skills as he has done for the past years.

Great Britain's number one player Andy Murray who had a relatively good come back after his absence due to a wrist injury; has recently slipped out from the top 20; fact which has become a major concern for the Scott. Murray has contacted Spaniard clay court expert French Open runner-up Alex Corretja to become part of his team of experts. Corretja whose background speak for himself achieved 17 titles before retiring in 2004. The Spaniard stated he has seem Murray's potential to play in different surfaces and will gladly be part of his group. Murray's campaign will kick off in Valencia, Spain next April 14th.

Then there is the Swiss superstar Roger Federer who arrives title less to the end of the first quarter of the year. Federer's 2008 ATP season began with many bumps on the road as he had to withdraw from his usual practice event in Australia due to an illness. He then moved in to the first Grand Slam of the year in Australia; but at this point we all saw something was just not right. Nevertheless, Federer played all matches and arrived to the finals where he lost to Novak Djokovic. His second stop at the Dubai Open was overshadowed by a quick first round exit and finally his other two appearances at the Masters Series events in California and Miami where he made to the semi finals and quarterfinals respectively.

Federer admitted he has been looking for answers to his drought but his trainers and doctors insist he is still recovering from his illness and he is not yet at a 100 percent. The Swiss master's career has been almost superhuman as he claimed in only four years most of his 12 Grand Slam titles.

Nevertheless; Federer will participate for the first time at the 2008 Estoril Open in Portugal in order to gain more practice and better his game on this type of surface. Furthermore; he will continue his tune up in Monte Carlo, Rome and Hamburg on his way to Paris to participate at the not yet conquered French Open; where he has reached the final the last two years losing to Rafael Nadal.

World number two Rafa Nadal who is also without a title has managed to shorten the point distance to just 670 points. But he will soon be facing as well the pressure of the red surface that has given him his three Grand Slams titles. Besides holding his titles in Barcelona, Rome and Paris the raging bull will still need to win in Hamburg to surpass the Swiss Fed and this is not an easy task.

ATP Dubai 2010 Djokovic - Garcia-Lopez Final Set 2/6

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PVngP629OA&hl=en

Title - OSI Layers Model

Seven Layers of OSI Model

The seven layers of the OSI model are the logical layers and are developed by the ISO (international standardization organization). The purpose of these layers is to understand the transmission of the data flow from the source to the destination and to identify the problems during data transmission. The seven layers include Application, Presentation, Session, Transport, Network, Data link and Physical layer. The sequence of the layers names can be remembered by this phrase "All People seems to need data processing". Following is the general overview of each of the layer. OSI reference model is now being considered as a primary model for the internetworking and inter computing. The seven layers divide the task of data transmission into sub tasks and then complete the data transmission cycle.

Application Layer

Application layer defines the interfaces of the communication and data transfer. Job transfer, network access, error handing and supports user applications. These protocols are operates on the application layer FTP, DNS, SNMP, SMTP, FINGER, TELNET, TFTP and BOOTP.

Presentation Layer

The basic function of the presentation layer is to present the data into the uniform format. It also translates the data from the application to the network format. This layer is responsible for encryption, decryption, protocol conversion and data compression.

Session Layer

Session layer is responsible for establishing a session between two network users and it also manages who can transfer the data first and for how long. The protocols such as NetBIOS, Mail Slots, Names Pipes and RPC work on the session layer.

Transport Layer

Transport layer manages to provide end to end data transmission delivery and it also checks the errors checking and provides guaranteed error free data transmission. These protocols work on the transport layer TCP, SPX, NETBIOS, ATP and NWLINK.

Network Layer

Network layer translates that how data will travel in the network and it also translates the MAC address into the IP address. Router works on the network layer. At source the data is broken into the smaller pieces known as packets and at the destination data is again reassembled to form the original message. These protocols work on the network layer IP, ICMP, ARP, RIP, OSI, IPX and OSPF and the network devices such as router, Brouter, Gateway and ATM also works on the Network layer.

Data Link Layer

Data link layer defines the procedure for data transmission it also detects and corrects the transmission errors. It also manages link control.

Physical Layer

Network cables, LAN cards, hubs and repeaters work on the physical layer. It also provides the interface between network and the network communication devices. It also checks the number of bits transmitted per second.

Hopefully the above mentioned description provides you the basic overview of the seven layers of the OSI model and their functionalities.

Everybody Loves Resveratrol Supplements

I'm a big proponent of resveratrol supplements. I think they're the best thing. I've been bending my family's ears about it for about a year now, but I had never talked to my mother-in-law about it. I don't usually get into her business that much, however she's struggled with her weight a bit in recent years (although I'd say that to her face) and seemed to be losing a bit of her usual vigor last time I saw her.

Not so today. After getting my regular serving of "advice" from her the conversation had warmed up a bit. I asked her if she knew about resveratrol, and if so, would she be open to taking resveratrol supplements. She got a little 'animated' and then launched into one of her stories.

Do I know about resveratrol supplements? Let me tell you what I know about resveratrol supplements. I'm going down the stairs to the subway last week and, you know, it's crowded. I'm waiting there on the platform and there's this... lady, you know. So she's making herself up, fluffing herself all over her face with powder. Finally she's finished. She puts her case away and then pulls out a stick of gum. It was Arrowmint, possibly Juicy Fruit. I don't know. She bends it onto her tongue and starts chewing, real polite like. Then she takes it out again. She puts it in a tissue, and now she's taking out another bottle.

I'm looking at her all this time and I can't stand it. I say to her, "Excuse me. What are you doing?" "I'm taking my resveratrol. Who are you?" "My name is Florence. Resvera what?" "ResveraTROL. Mind your own business Florence. Look, your train is coming!" And so it was. How did she know that? Well, I got home and asked Pearl's little boy Anthony to find out what resveratrol was for me on the internet. It's an anti-aging supplement Andrew! I bought myself a bottle of resveratrol!

I told Flo I was "happy" she was going to be with us even longer. Piecing together the chain of events that led to even my mother-in-law finding out about. and then becoming a consumer of resveratrol supplements, made me realize just how much awareness of Resveratrol has steadily grown over the last five years or so. Researchers have been publishing papers on resveratrol research since 1991, but was in 2006 when David Sinclair and Joseph Bauer published their research paper in the scientific journal Nature that excitement over resveratrol really started to build.

Then TV magazines got a hold of the story, did their profiles on Sinclair and catapulted Resveratrol into the popular awareness. Any why not? Resveratrol has a story unlike any other health product on the market. When taken in sufficient concentration, it activates a normally silent gene called the Sirtuin gene. The 'turning on' of the Sirtuin gene triggers a survival mechanism in humans, the result of which is the activation of the body's natural genetic defenses against diseases. What kind of natural genetic defenses are we talking about? Well quite a few, and in the most lethal of diseases.

Diabetes: Resveratrol improves the ability of diabetes sufferers to break down and use sugar, lowering their blood glucose level.

Cardiovascular Disease: Resveratrol lowers the levels of free radicals in arterial endothelial cells (cells that line the arteries) and prevents arterial plaque, that hardens arteries, from forming.

Cancer: Resveratrol targets specific proteins that necessary in the formation of cancer cells and also destabilizes the process leading to cancer cells forming.

Alzheimer's Disease: Resveratrol interferes with the ability of amyloid-beta, the protein that causes neuron degeneration in Alzheimer's Disease, to accumulate, as well as reducing the toxicity in the amyloid-beta that has already accumulated.

Obesity: Resveratrol reduces fat mass by signaling to fat cells to stop accumulating fat, and to shed the fat that has already accumulated.

And if you aren't suffering from any disease, Resveratrol still:

increases your energy by inducing 'mitochondrial biogenesis', which results in more ATP (the molecule that produces energy) being produced
is a high powered antioxidant helping keep the body clean and making exercise easier.

It's no wonder then, with all this going for it, that resveratrol supplements have appeared on the market and are being promoted quite heavily. But all is not well on the resveratrol supplement front. Unfortunately, the public excitement over resveratrol has been exploited to a certain degree by some supplement vendors. The result has been products being promoted as resveratrol that are in fact a low quantity of resveratrol combined with a cocktail of other ingredients, free trial offers with autoship programs that are very difficult to cancel out of, companies with very bad customer service (or no customer service at all), deceptive marketing, and more.

The con artists will be found out and eliminated from the marketplace soon enough, they are not my main concern. The most important question about resveratrol supplements, I believe, is how much resveratrol should you take? Well, that really deserves a discussion all of it's own, but if we are to follow the lead of those who really would know, it would be instructive to see what the people researching resveratrol "do" when it comes to taking supplements.

David Sinclair has indicated in a couple of interviews that he takes resveratrol. This itself is very heartening. But how much does he take? He hasn't directly said (as Harvard Medical School doesn't allow him to), but he has indicated he takes a dosage of 5mgs per kg of body weight per day. That puts his daily resveratrol dosage at about 315 mgs per day. If you want to emulate his intake for yourself, multiply your body weight in kilograms by 5 mgs and you will have your daily serving. The average person will end up between 300 and 500 mgs per day.

So you're a bit on the heavy side and after doing that calculation you are a little worried about taking too much? Take heart, research has been done with human subjects showing daily resveratrol dosages as high as 9000 mgs cause no adverse side effects. The only signs of toxicity showed up when the daily dose of resveratrol was 10,000 mgs. I conveyed this fact to my mother-in-law, trying to gently suggest she could probably afford to buy a more potent supplement formulation than the one she had. "I'm very happy with my resveratrol Andrew... Thank you!". It comes in the mail every month." What can you do? At least has her spark back.

Resveratrol supplements are here to stay, the benefits are too many and too profound for resveratrol to ignored or for it to go away. Let's face it, if the whole story hooked Flo, well, I think you should look into including them in your daily supplement regime too.

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A Carb Isn't a Carb - The Difference Between Complex and Simple Carbohydrates

As you might know not all carbohydrates are created equal. For example eating white bread does not have the same effect on your body as eating 100% whole wheat bread. This has to do with the glycemic index (GI) and how your body digests it. There are two main types of carbohydrates (carbs); simple carbs and complex carbs. Since carbs make up such a huge chunk of what we eat on a daily basis it is imperative to know what they do and how they help your body. In this article we will take a good look at what simple and complex carbs are and exactly what you should look out for when choosing what to eat.

The Low-Down on Simple Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are basically compounds of carbon and hydrogen. They are classified into two types - complex and simple carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates are those which are already broken down in the body. Better known as "bad" carbs, simple carbs are already broken down and then re-processed in an artificial way to produce the final product. Such carbohydrates are most commonly found in chocolates. In addition to this, there are natural simple carbohydrates as well. These are easy to digest for the body.

Carbohydrates in general, provide energy to the body. Simple carbohydrates are broken down easily by the body. So these act as a quick source of energy. Common sources of natural simple carbohydrates are fruits, milk and milk products. They can also prove to be harmful if taken in large amounts. But, that is like everything else in life. Taking the right quantity of carbohydrates is one of the key factors in maintaining good health. You need to know which carbohydrates contain what substances and in what proportion. Educate yourself from the description given below about simple carbohydrates.

Simple carbohydrates contain three types of sugars namely - fructose (fruit sugar), glucose (blood sugar) and galactose. Since they are easily digested by the body and they cause an immediate rise in the blood sugar levels. So eating too much may damage the body as it alarmingly increases the blood sugar level, thus causing diabetes. High intake can also causes fats to be stored in cells. However our body does need certain amount of carbohydrates to perform its activities. Sportsmen consume high amounts of glucose to boost their energy levels.

Hence, the notion that eating more carbohydrates would lead to unhealthy body is false. The fact is that all carbohydrates are stored as calories inside the body. As long as these calories are burnt from time to time they are not at all harmful. One should have a close look at one's lifestyle to know exactly what is needed for their own body the body.

Complex Carbohydrates Never Tasted So Good

Very much opposite to simple carbohydrates are complex carb, also known as "good carbs". Complex carbs are recommended by most fitness professionals for many reasons.

A key to maintaining good health is to replace the intake of simple carbs with complex carbs. The body breaks down all carbohydrates into glucose. It then produces something known as an energy molecule, which is medically known as Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP). Unlike simple carbs, complex carbs take time to be broken down into glucose and ultimately into ATP molecule. They also provide essential minerals and vitamins required for the body over a longer period of time which keeps you full and wards off fat storages.

Key sources of complex carbohydrates are bran, wheat gram, barley, maize, and oatmeal. Consuming carbohydrate - rich diet might also make one feel thirsty quite often. This is because carbs tend to consume an extra molecule of water when digested. No harm in it but one must take adequate amount of water to balance the body conditions. The measure of how much water one should take is easy to calculate. Just divide your weight in half. The number you get is the ounces of water you should consume in one day.

Processed foods come under the "bad" category as they are a little tough on the body. Medically speaking, processed foods do not actually contain a lot of fiber. So the body does not know how to process these artificially developed carbohydrates. But still, the body performs the digestion process but not with ease and therefore more of it can cause trouble. So if one is inclined on staying fit for the rest of the life, then one should have adequate knowledge on the type of carbohydrate they are consuming.