How to Become a Race Car Driver

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By Adele Mcmasters on 28th September

Are you somebody who dreams about racing cars and becoming a racing car driver someday? Many people in this field are the ones who started really young. But that does not mean that you cannot get into it if you are slightly older. However, before you do all this, you need to make sure that your physical fitness is in good level and that you get the appropriate training as well.

Try Go-Karting First

Go-Karting

It might feel like you are doing some children’s play time stuff but you will have to remember that any of the great race car drivers out there today started with go-karting to begin with. Go-kart competitions that you must enter at some point, are essentially toned down versions of race car driving competitions. Truth be told, many of the race car drivers out there today, who have made it big, started with go-karting at a young age. If you star winning at go-karting, chances are that sponsors will notice you and you may even be able to enter racing car competitions professionally.

Join a Local Chapter of a the Country’s Body for Racing

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This is the first step in many countries for aspiring race car drivers to get their very first qualifications. Your country or state will have a body for the purpose and you need to join so that you can learn and get the qualifications you need. You will need a sports physical from a doctor in order to join most of the time which can be gotten rather easily. In addition to directly getting into the racing, you can also become a track-side person from which you can slowly move into racing while you gain insight into what happens on the track and how.

Learn Your Basic Seating Position

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Most of the new drivers do not think about the seating position. But, this is really important. If there is a crash, you will need to be braced against the seat and the seat will help you stand against the forces of the car. You need to make sure that all of your body is touching the seat when you sit down or in other words square up your body against the seat and do not twist or lean away. Make sure that your arms are at the right distance from the steering wheel. Meanwhile you also need to make sure that your legs are at a right distance from the pedals as well. If you can ensure that you go through these basic steps to begin with, the foundation that you set for your journey to become a race car driver is a solid one that will bring you good results in the future.

Tips on How to Pick the Best Active Wear for You

By Adele Mcmasters on 15th December

It goes without sayingthat most people want to look good while they are working out however, theclothes you wear should be less about how fashionable it is and more about howfitting and comfortable it is. It is important that you wear something that canimpact your workout successfully. For typical workout routines, it is best towear clothes that keep you cool, made of airy, good quality fabrics and fitswell. Find below some tips that will help you decide on the type of workoutwear you should ideally be wearing.

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Choosing the Fabric and Material

Fabrics that help wicking, which is essentially materials that draw the sweat away from the body are ones that will help you keep cool during a workout. These fabrics are synthetic usually and come in polyester, lycra or spandex materials. Some key features of certain active wear is that it is made from polypropylene which contains “Coolmax” or “Supplex” fibres which helps with managing the body temperature during a heavy workout. For lighter workouts where you would not anticipate much sweating, you can wear cotton which is soft and comfortable. These can be worn when walking, stretching or even yoga sessions. Keep in mind that cotton tends to get heavy when sweaty so it may not work well for aerobic or intense activities.

Pay Attention to the Fitting

Depending on yourpersonal style and body type, you may prefer baggy or loose clothing thatcovers most of the body, some others would prefer to wear fitted outfits thathelp highlight and make your muscles and curves visible when you exercise.While you may find different varieties of mens gym clothing, it is important to pick the outfits to suityourself where functionality and fit are key factors. However, making sure thatthe clothes you are wearing makes you feel good too is equally important,especially when working out since you might be discouraged or tempted to cutyour exercise routine short.

Tailor the Clothes to Your Needs

Picking clothes that arepractical of course becomes important when working out. For example; it wouldbe a bad idea to wear long pants when you are cycling or running as you wouldnot want to trip and fall or have it get stuck in the pedals. Similarly, foryoga and Pilates, it is usually advised to wear clothing that is not too loose,instead wear clothes that move freely with your during the different poses andstances of the activity. Women can wear leggings and tops or t-shirts while mencan do with shorts and t-shirts. During cold seasons or winter, it would beappropriate to wear full sleeve t-shirts or sweatshirts to keep you warm.

Appropriate Footwear

There is a variety ofactive footwear that people can choose from depending on the activity theyintend to use it on often. For example, there are different types of shoes forrunners, tennis players, weight lifters and so on. The crucial factor is toensure that the footwear protects the feet, boosts performance while supportingyour feet and body.

How to Prepare For A Road Trip?

By Adele Mcmasters on 22nd October

Road trips are super fun and also allow you to visit various places in a short time. Here are tips for preparing for a road trip:

Get a Big Crowd

A road trip is only fun when you have a lot of people, at least five. This is why you should plan the trip ahead and tell your friends about it at least a month before it. Make sure that there are no last moment cancellations. Most of the people do road trips in their own vehicle but it is advisable for them to book a caravan. These are designed for such holidays and are way comfortable as they have beds, a toilet and a fridge. In order to ensure that your friends don’t back out the last moment, you could do the advance payment in order to book it.

Pack All the Essentials

When going on a road trip you will have to carry all your day to day essentials in a bag. In order to ensure that you don’t miss out on anything prepare a list. It should include things like medicines, power bank, and cotton throws as normal blankets are too big. If you have little children then make sure you pack extra clothes for them.  However, it is advisable to not take children below 5 on a road trip. This is because the long journey might not suit them so they will vomit, fall sick and be cranky the whole trip. So try leaving your child to your parents or an aunty he/she is fond of. Also don’t forget to pack your snacks as you might not come across restaurants on the way. Pack chips, popcorn, and sandwiches as this kind of foods will keep you full for a long time.

Don’t Waste Time Sleeping

Most of the time people waste their time sleeping on such a trip. There is no point going on such a trip if you want to sleep the whole time. Be a bit livelier, you all could play different games such as cards, sing songs. Also don’t be on your own that is listening to songs on your personal headphones or read books. In order to make this trip a memorable one, you will have to mingle with other people. You could even pull pranks on the spoiler that is the one who ends up sleeping just to spread a laugh. However, don’t pull a prank on someone who gets angry easily as this might lead to a dispute which will spoil your trip.

Enjoy Every Moment

Before you reach your destination you will come across a lot of places on the way which are beautiful. So instead of ignoring it and rushing to your destination you should stop and admire the beauty of the place. So stop by if you see a beautiful garden and take a lot of pictures, not for your social media followers but for memories. A holiday is a perfect way to get away from your day to day hectic schedules. This is why you should be calm and enjoy little things that come your way.