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QuestionHow do you wear long hair under a helmet?Danielle Chiz is a Professional Hair Stylist and the Owner of bubu nyc Hair Artist Studio based in New York, New York. She specializes in hair coloring and styling as well as crafting a personalized hair experience. Danielle holds a BA in Biology from the University of Rochester.Create a protective barrier between the helmet and your hair, like a hat or a cap—this prevents the friction from messing with your hair too much. You can also put your hair in a low ponytail or low bun so it can stick out of the helmet.
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QuestionHow can you style a basketball jersey?Spencer Shimada is an Image Consultant and the Founder of White Shoe Consulting based in the Denver metro area. He specializes in helping others build confidence through wardrobe consulting and personal styling. Spencer has a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Weber State University and an MBA from The University of Birmingham.Basketball jerseys are super unique and should be the base of your outfit. Style your favorite jersey with a lightweight jogger to stick with the athleisure vibe of the jersey. French tuck the jersey by tucking the front of your jersey into your pants to create an elevated, yet casual, vibe. Finish the look off with your favorite pair of lifestyle sneakers such as a Nike AirForce 1 or a simple white sneaker.
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QuestionWhat should you do if your friends aren't sporty, but you want to be?Karley SnyderCommunity AnswerMake new friends! Remain friends with your pals, though try joining a sports team to broaden your social circle. You may even inspire some of your other friends to try out too!
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QuestionWhat if you don't have friends?Karley SnyderCommunity AnswerJoining a sports team is a great way to make friends! You will be around your teammates for practices and games. Introduce yourself and talk about sports!
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QuestionWhat if people know me as a girly girl, but I really want to play sports?Community AnswerYou can be both a girly-girl and play sports. If you want to play sports, go for it!
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QuestionHow do I impress people by being a sporty girl?Community AnswerPractice! Practice your sport every day, do drills, etc., and your skills will start to improve. Join a team and show your friends and family what you can do at your matches/games.
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QuestionWhy do I get muscle pain in my arms and legs after playing sports?Karley SnyderCommunity AnswerYour arms and legs will feel sore because you are using and developing your muscles. The stronger your arm and leg muscles become, the less they will hurt! Be sure to stretch before and after practice to help reduce the muscle pain!
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QuestionI'm a sporty girl, and I play soccer. Whenever I get hurt, I go right back to playing. Do I really have to stop whatever I have to do and let it heal for a day?Karley SnyderCommunity AnswerIt depends on the severity of your injury. If you have a minor fall and get a small bruise, you can take a break, stretch, rehydrate, and then go back to playing. Though, for more serious injuries like if you pull a muscle or ligament, you surely should let your body heal before you play again. See your doctor so you know how serious the injury is. If you don't let your body heal, you could make the injury worse!
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QuestionWhat should I do if I do dance, but am not great at sports? I like sports.Community AnswerIn addition to dance, you can get involved with a sport like soccer, which is good for beginners to learn. Also, practice makes perfect! Try getting a personal coach or trainer.
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QuestionWhat time should I wake up?Community AnswerIdeally, if you are a student, wake up two hours or more before school starts. However, if you mean on the weekend, just calculate about eight hours to figure out what time you should wake up.
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QuestionIs dance a sport?Community AnswerYes, dance could definitely be considered a sport.
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QuestionHow do I know if I'm sporty enough when being a sporty girl?Community AnswerThere is no "enough" or "too much" when it comes to something like this. If you play/enjoy sports, then you're sporty. It's that simple!
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QuestionWhat if I am overweight and sporty clothes look ugly on me?Community AnswerJust try to find sporty clothes that flatter your curvy figure.
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QuestionHow do you loose weight?Karley SnyderCommunity AnswerYou can loose weight by working out, eating healthy foods, and drinking plenty of water. Practicing a sport is a great way to get active! Start practicing a game you think is fun, and commit to playing regularly.
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QuestionHow can I get really good at basketball?Community AnswerPractice, practice, practice! Maybe join a team at your local YMCA, church, or school. Ask the coach for tips. There are also lots of great articles on wikiHow on this topic, like How to Improve at Basketball and How to Shoot a Basketball .
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QuestionI want to do sports, but I am blind and my bones break easily. What sports could I try?Community AnswerYou could try swimming if you find a coach who's used to working with the visually-impaired.
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QuestionWhat do I do if there are minor injuries?Community AnswerFor minor injuries, your healthcare provider will likely recommend RICE. RICE stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. Doing these things can help limit pain and swelling after an injury. Use RICE for sprains, strains, and severe bruises or bumps. If RICE doesn't help after a few days, talk to your doctor.
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QuestionWould I be considered a sporty girl if I play 5 sports?Community AnswerDefinitely! Playing five sports is 5 times the sportiness, but you can also be a sporty girl if you focus on a single sport. It's totally up to you.
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QuestionWhat are some volleyball drills, basketball drills, and track drills I could do?Sara TudorCommunity AnswerGood volleyball drills include: peppering, setting, hitting, and passing with yourself. Basketball drills include: layups, free-throws, attending open gyms and playing basketball with friends outside of practice. Track drills: running a mile, running intervals, running a 400, then a 200, then a 100 with maximum speed.
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QuestionDoes eating much protein effects getting sporty because every body says a thing different from the other?ElenCommunity AnswerProtein is good for you but in moderation. Good sources are chicken, beef, and eggs. If you're a vegetarian/vegan, try tofu.
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QuestionWhat if people know me as a mean girl?D GirlCommunity AnswerBe nice. Get more involved with sports, compliment people and just generally be nice. Try making the change over a school holiday, people are more likely to accept the fact that you’ve changed. Don’t give anyone a reason to think of you as mean, and they won’t. Also, don’t overdo it with the compliments or people will think you are fake.
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