Cycling with Flip-Flops: Risks, Why It's Discouraged, and Safer Alternatives
Cycling in flip-flops is strongly discouraged due to significant safety risks, poor biomechanical support, and compromised pedaling efficiency, making...
By Hart
Category: Sports Safety
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Aerial Silks: Understanding Weight Limits, Rigging, and Safety
The weight limit for aerial silks depends on the entire rigging system's capacity, which is engineered with substantial safety factors to support dyna...
By Jordan
Aerial Silk Hammock Rigging: Safety, Components, Processes, and Best Practices
Safely rigging an aerial silk hammock requires professional consultation, certified components, structural assessment, and strict adherence to safety ...
By Hart
Swimming: Dangers of Holding Breath, Shallow Water Blackout, and Proper Breathing
Holding your breath while swimming is dangerous due to oxygen deprivation (hypoxia) and carbon dioxide buildup (hypercapnia), which impair performance...
By Hart
Knee Slide: Safe Technique, Protective Gear, and Injury Prevention
Performing a knee slide without scraping your knee requires precise technique, including proper body lean and contact point on the upper shin/lower th...
By Alex
Bike Handlebars: Causes of Unwanted Turning, Diagnosis, and Solutions
Unwanted handlebar movement on a bicycle typically indicates an issue within the bike's headset assembly or stem clamping mechanism, compromising stee...
By Alex
Aerial Fabric: Tying, Rigging, and Safety Essentials
Tying aerial fabric involves securely attaching it to a certified rigging point, typically using a girth hitch with specialized aerial hardware like a...
By Jordan
Cycling in the Wind: Safety, Risks, and Strategies
Cycling in windy conditions is generally safe with proper preparation and technique, but can be hazardous in extreme gusts or strong crosswinds withou...
By Alex
Road Running: Why You Should Always Face Oncoming Traffic
When running on roads without sidewalks, you should always run against traffic to maximize your visibility to drivers and provide critical time to rea...
By Jordan
