Nadal and Williams Back and Better Than Ever
Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams return to the US Open poised to win. After injuries pushed them off the court, both have turned to Power Plate® Acceleration Training to up their A-game. A favorite of pro-athletes and training facilities such as Mark Verstegen’s Athletes Performance and IMG Academies, Power Plate equipment is scientifically proven to expedite the recovery of damaged muscles and tendons and to reduce muscle pain and soreness.
Hampered by injuries this season, Nadal and Williams have turned to Power Plate Whole Body Vibration to help speed their recovery and increase their endurance. “This is a part of the way I work out regularly,” 2nd seed Nadal has said of Power Plate exercise. “At the end, work is what makes you feel satisfaction.”
Williams who is seeded 28th stated, “Off court training is as important to me as on court. With Power Plate, I’m able to accelerate my off court training and maximize the benefits.”
“We are excited to see Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams compete to win the US Open title. Both are world-class athletes and we are proud to have them on the Power Plate team,” commented Mark de Gorter, President of Power Plate North America. “With benefits ranging from increased muscular strength and flexibility to greater balance and stability, we believe their training on Power Plate will lead them both to another win.”
Power Plate’s Acceleration Training stimulates fast-twitch muscle fibers, dramatically increasing athletes’ explosive strength, motor learning, muscular endurance and overall agility.
NBA Player Close to Finalizing Terms to Play in Premier Basketball League
With the intense climate around the impending NBA lock-out this upcoming season, one independent league in America has risen to the top on NBA player recruitment.
The Chicago based Premier Basketball League is close to finalizing its first contract with a current NBA player and his representatives. Although the details for the first contract have not been made public yet during the negotiations phase, the PBL’s leadership is already in talks with other agents for several key players of the NBA. The contracts come on the heels of a successful “Locked-Out Draft” held by the PBL earlier this summer.
“Basketball is a tradition in America and around the world. We wanted to make sure that even in these tough lock-out times, the stars from one league have an opportunity to reach their fans through a league that isn’t stuck in contract negotiations,” commented Brij M. Desai, Premier Basketball League President and CEO. Read more
2K Sports Announced Full Roster for “NBA’s Greatest” in NBA 2K12
2K Sports announced the complete lineup of 15 NBA legends that will be available in “NBA’s Greatest” mode, an all-new playable game feature for the next installment of the top-rated and best-selling NBA video game simulation franchise, NBA 2K12. For the first time, gamers will be able to take control of some of the most iconic players in NBA history, such as Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and Julius Irving, and pit them against other classic and modern-day teams to create NBA dream matchups.
Each of these 15 basketball legends has been meticulously recreated with an uncanny level of detail, including period-specific depictions of their arenas, team uniforms, signature moves, and even historically accurate broadcast presentation styles in NBA 2K12. Gamers will now tap into the legacy of these legendary athletes by utilizing their signature moves, such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s unstoppable skyhook, to rule the virtual hardwood.
“Fans across the country were ecstatic to see Jordan, Bird, and Magic on the cover of NBA 2K12, and have speculated for weeks about who would fill out the rest of the ‘NBA’s Greatest’ roster,” said Jason Argent, vice president of marketing for 2K Sports. “These 15 legendary athletes will allow sports fanatics to create the NBA’s most storied matchups – and lock in bragging rights for their favorite teams in NBA 2K12.” Read more
Five Things to Know Before Buying a Basketball Hoop
Playing basketball outside is a great way to have fun, burn calories, and improve coordination. But, purchasing a residential basketball hoop can be overwhelming and confusing. Whether you plan to shoot hoops for fun, play competitive games of 3-on-3, or practice team drills, these quick tips will help you decide which hoop is right for you.
- Location – Before you buy, make sure you have ample space to play. A large, flat, paved surface like a driveway is ideal. Keep in mind it is unsafe (and often illegal) to place a basketball hoop on a street or sidewalk.
- Portable or In-Ground – A portable basketball hoop has a large plastic base with wheels that provides the flexibility of rolling it to a different area, or even taking it with you if you move. In-ground systems take up less ground space but require cement installation and are permanent. However, they tend to be more rigid and offer slightly more stability for aggressive players. Read more
2011 National Truck Driving Championship and National Step Van Driving Championship Finalists
The finalists for the 2011 National Truck Driving Championships were announced early this morning after a three day competition that tested drivers’ knowledge of safety, equipment, the industry and driving skills. Considered the “Super Bowl of Safety,” the competition is in the midst of a drive-off. 483 competitors traveled to Orlando to represent their home states.
The top five drivers in each of the nine competing categories will now run a specially designed obstacle course that will be unveiled this morning to determine the top driver. At the end of the day, the best driver from all nine categories will be named, with one driver named the 2011 Bendix National Truck Driving Championships Grand Champion Award.
*Note: High-Resolution photos will be available of winners Read more