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Looking for a new favorite quote? Here are the most famous quotes of all time to get you going.

Quotes are a great way to inspire and express yourself, and some have been used for so long they are now famous in their own right.

You may have even heard a few of these famous sayings used your whole life and don't know who said them first. Maybe you've even used a few and helped them remain famous.

Either way, enjoy these words and expressions from famous people and find some new favorites today.

The Most Famous Quotes

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.
Lao Tzu

That which does not kill us makes us stronger.
Friedrich Nietzsche

When the going gets tough, the tough get going.
Joe Kennedy

You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
Mahatma Gandhi

You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.
Mae West

Tough times never last but tough people do.
Robert H. Schuller

Get busy living or get busy dying.
Stephen King

Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right.
Henry Ford

Tis better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all.
Alrded Lord Tennyson

A man is but what he knows.
Francis Bacon

You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take.
Wayne Gretzky

If you're going through hell, keep going.
Winston Churchill

Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.
Albert Einstein

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do.
Mark Twain

Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.
Eleanor Roosevelt

Those who dare to fail miserably can achieve greatly.
John F. Kennedy

The opposite of love is not hate; it's indifference.
Elie Wiesel

Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.
Babe Ruth

Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're going to get.
Forrest Gump

He that falls in love with himself will have no rivals.
Benjamin Franklin

Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it.
Charles Swindoll

Dream big and dare to fail.
Norman Vaughan

A great man is always willing to be little.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.
Neil Armstrong

Every man is guilty of all the good he did not do.
Voltaire

Quotes from Famous People

Some quotes are well-known simply because they were first said by famous people.

These are famous quotes from historical figures, influential thinkers, and celebrities whose words have influenced others.

Historical Figures

A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him.
David Brinkley

In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: It goes on.
Robert Frost

The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.
Malcolm X

Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.
John D. Rockefeller

The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
Nelson Mandela

When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.
Franklin D. Roosevelt

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.
Eleanor Roosevelt

In the long run, the sharpest weapon of all is a kind and gentle spirit.
Anne Frank

Sing like no one's listening, love like you've never been hurt, dance like nobody's watching, and live like it's heaven on earth.
Mark Twain

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
Teddy Roosevelt

People are just as happy as they make up their minds to be.
Abraham Lincoln

Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.
Harriet Tubman

Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.
Tony Robbins

When I dare to be powerful - to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.
Audre Lorde

I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious.
Albert Einstein

The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

May you live all the days of your life.
Jonathan Swift

We have nothing to fear but fear itself.
Franklin D. Roosevelt

Famous Thinkers

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.
George Santayana

The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.
Edmund Burke

Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
Albert Einstein

Life would be tragic if it weren't funny.
Stephen Hawking

It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot

The power of imagination makes us infinite.
John Muir

Everything you've ever wanted is on the other side of fear.
George Addair

We design our lives through the power of choices.
Richard Bach

Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.
Les Brown

If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.
Mark Twain

Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.
Aristotle

We are what we repeatedly do; excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.

Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced.
Søren Kierkegaard

All that we see and seem is but a dream within a dream.
Edgar Allen Poe

The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me.
Ayn Rand

What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Those who make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.
Voltaire

You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.
Plato

Once you've accepted your flaws, no one can use them against you.
George R. R. Martin

When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.
Paolo Coelho

Our greatest fear should not be of failure... but of succeeding at things in life that don't really matter.
Francis Chan

You will face many defeats in life, but never let yourself be defeated.
Maya Angelou

Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.
Joshua J. Marine

Keep your face to the sunshine and you can never see the shadow.
Helen Keller

Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.
Oscar Wilde

Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
John Dalberg-Acton

Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.
George Santayana

Celebrities and Icons

Nothing is impossible, the word itself says, 'I'm possible!'
Audrey Hepburn

Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.
Margaret Meade

It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.
Herman Melville

A mind is like a parachute. It doesn't work if it isn't open.
Frank Zappa

I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best.
Marilyn Monroe

It is our choices, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.
J.K. Rowling

A lion doesn't concern himself with the opinions of the sheep.
Lionel Messi

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Originality is nothing but judicious imitation.
Voltaire

I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples.
Mother Teresa

It's never too late to be who you might have been.
George Eliot

If you aren't going all the way, why go at all?
Joe Namath

Science is what you know. Philosophy is what you don't know.
Bertrand Russell

The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus.
Bruce Lee

You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.
Dr. Seuss

Ability is of little account without opportunity.
Lucille Ball

In order to write about life first you must live it.
Ernest Hemingway

The big lesson in life, baby, is never be scared of anyone or anything.
Frank Sinatra

We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw

If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants.
Isaac Newton

Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.
Thomas Edison

When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.
Paolo Coelho

Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.
Buddha

The further a society drifts from the truth, the more it will hate those that speak it.
George Orwell

All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.
Walt Disney

You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.
C.S. Lewis

Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale.
Hans Christian Andersen

It isn't where you came from. It's where you're going that counts.
Ella Fitzgerald

Short Famous Quotes

Turn your wounds into wisdom.
Oprah Winfrey

Knowledge makes a man unfit to be a slave.
Frederick Douglas

Great geniuses have the shortest biographies.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Try to be a rainbow in someone else's cloud.
Maya Angelou

In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.
Albert Einstein

Happiness depends upon ourselves.
Aristotle

Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.
Oscar Wilde

I am, therefore I think.
Ayn Rand

Whatever you do, do with all your might.
Marcus Tullius Cicero

All limitations are self-imposed.
Oliver Wendel Holmes

Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.
Marthe Troly-Curtin

Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.
Al Pacino,
The Godfather Part II

The time is always right to do what is right.
Martin Luther King, Jr.

Well done is better than well said.
Benjamin Franklin

There is nothing impossible to him who will try.
Alexander the Great

This above all: to thine own self be true.
William Shakespeare

Actions speak louder than words.
Abraham Lincoln

The purpose of our lives is to be happy.
Dalai Lama

All that we are is the result of what we have thought.
Buddha

Arguing with a fool proves there are two.
Doris Smith

A penny saved is a penny earned.
Benjamin Franklin

Famous Sayings

Some quotes are used so often for so long they become part of culture and language.

These famous sayings have been around a long time, and chances are you use a few of them already.

All's well that ends well.
William Shakespeare

The end doesn't justify the means.
Sergey Nechayev

Look before you leap.
Charlotte Brontë

Two heads are better than one.
John Heywood

Leave no stone unturned.
Euripides

The more things change, the more they remain the same.
Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr

Leave nothing for tomorrow which can be done today.
Abraham Lincoln

There's a sucker born every minute.
P. T. Barnum

Everyone will be famous for 15 minutes.
Andy Warhol

An ounce of action is worth a ton of theory.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

A fool and his money are soon parted.
Thomas Tusser

He who angers you conquers you.
Elizabeth Kenny

A mind is a terrible thing to waste.
Arthur Fletcher

Two wrongs don't make a right.
Benjamin Rush

You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs.
Francois de Charette

Beggars can't be choosers.
John Heywood

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Bert Lance

All good things must come to an end.
Geoffrey Chaucer

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Margaret Wolfe Hungerford

Familiarity breeds contempt.
Geoffrey Chaucer

All things come to those who wait.
Lady Mary Montgomerie Currie

A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
Thomas Reid

Honesty is the best policy.
Edwin Sandys

Appearances are often deceiving.
Aesop

Don't count your chickens before they hatch.
Thomas Howell

Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.
Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach

Great minds think alike.
Carl Theodor von Unlanski

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Toy blocks and construction toys may lead to increased spatial skills, math skills, as well as creative, and divergent problem-solving says Gwen Dewar from Parenting Science. But with the increasing cost of Legos, many parents are left wondering what alternatives are out there that can take the place of this popular but expensive children's toy.
Avoid Cheap Off-Brands
As a Father of five kids, I've had the chance to use quite a few building block and construction sets. My experience with most off-brand lego-alternatives hasn't been a good one. Blocks that don't fit correctly or stay in place simply aren't worth using. The key is to find an alternative that either works with legos or is completely separate from them.

10 Good Lego-Like Building Alternatives for Kids
Not LEGO
If you're looking for something exactly like legos, you probably won't find it. If that's your goal, buy legos. There's nothing better.

And, if you want to start with LEGO, I recommend going with a basic building kit like this. You get more pieces for the money and don't have to worry about losing a few pieces.
Do these bricks Still Work With LEGO Bricks?
Not Really. There are articles out there that say that some of these bricks work great with Lego parts. As a dad who's been there, I have to say that's just not true. I mean they fit, kind of, right? Which makes them useless if you're really trying to build a collection.
So Why Go with an Alternative for Legos? For me, my kids break, lose, chew, and generally DESTROY stuff. Ya, like EVERYTHING.
So, buying a big Lego set, which I've done several times by the way, usually just doesn't work out.

KRE-O - Good Locking and Building Sets

I like the KRE-O brand for several reasons. Yes, there are more expensive alternatives, but the KRE-O set gives that perfect mix of inexpensive blocks with good Toy Lines. So, if your kids are prone to losing pieces, then, at least, you're losing a piece from a $20 set rather than a $60 one.

They DO work with Legos. That being said in our house, we've got many of these sets and typically separate them from the Lego ones as they work better together than with the actual Lego bricks.

Another great reason to go with Kre-O is their fun line of sets with transformers probably being their most popular.
Kre-O Toy Lines
Transformers - This line follows the successful and recent movies that were released. My favorite option right now is the Sideswipe Construction Set. It comes with 220 pieces including Sideswipe and Driver and you get to build a car that all kids seem to love.

G.I. Joe - Exclusive to Toys "R" Us, the G.I. Joe line is popular and locks well with Kre-O and lego pieces alike.

Star Trek - No, it's not Star Wars, but some of us like it just as much anyway. In addition, you get a space set without the Star Wars price that comes with legos.

Dungeons & Dragons - Based off of the insanely popular RPG. Whether they like the game or not, these pieces are a lot of fun.

Cityville Invasion - This is KRE-O's own set and is perfect for younger kids just looking to build.

Fun Little Toys Bulk Plastic Bricks

Want to get a lot of LEGO-type building bricks for cheap? Fun Little Toys has an 1100 piece set for just $25!

No, they're not as good of quality as LEGO and that's not what you're really buying here.

I'd recommend a set like this for someone who just wants a very basic building block collection for their kids who maybe use it just once in a while.

The parts do fit with Lego; however, I find they get stuck or are sometimes too loose.

Overall, get this for the kid that just wants a bunch of bricks to tinker around with. Don't get this for the kid who already has a substantial LEGO collection.

IQ Builder STEM Construction Set for Boys and Girls Ages 3 to 10
Always Room for More
This set from IQ builder is more of a stand-alone option but we really like it so I thought I'd include it here.
Being Creative Vs Directions
It comes with 164 pieces made of ABS plastic and allows your child to build a variety of shapes and designs. Sometimes this is simply not enough pieces for everything they want to build. So, since the set is only $25 you may want to consider adding a second.
Final Thoughts:
As a personal preference, I prefer that my children learn to build LEGO and other building sets in this way. Through creativity rather than just a single one and done set.

Overall, this set is one of the best values on the market today for not only the number of pieces you get but the quality as well.

CaDA Bricks

More likely to find on AliExpress rather than on Amazon, CaDA bricks is a fantastic alternative to the Lego Brand.
Cada Exclusive Designs:
I recently put together their C61019 set with my son, which retails from between $40 and $80 and has 1,234 pieces. It comes with an optional remote control, which I did not receive.
Instructions:
This is just one of many options in their Car Technic line. CaDA also has a gun, military, engineering and other lines of products that are impressive in design and construction.

The instructions were overall, better than expected.
How's the Fit?
One small complaint I have is that the bags could have been more easily labeled along with the instructions to make it easier to find the pieces you need for each step.

Having put together many Lego-like sets before, I can say that the "fit" of CaDA bricks is the most Lego-like that I've tried.
Final Thoughts:
In fact, it's surprising just how much better they are than other alternatives I've tried. And when you look at how many of their own sets they've made, they are certainly something that I'd recommend to any Lego lover that likes the looks of their designs.

Overall, I'd recommend one of these sets to just about anyone. They aren't exactly cheap but compared to Lego, and considering the quality, I found them to be well worth the cost.

Magformers

While I certainly wouldn't call Magformers cheap, I think they are a great alternative to LEGO and allow you to build in a different way.

I was first introduced to Magformer parts when my kids went to visit their Grandmother's house a few summers back. While they live near to the beach we couldn't get them away from these toys. The magnets give them a lot of possibilities for building and they're just a lot of fun.

As they have magnets don't expect these pieces to be cheaper than LEGO. In fact, these pieces are quite expensive at around a dollar apiece. That being said, if you wait for a sale you should be able to find them for less than that.
Final Thoughts:
I recommend you go with the Challenger set to start out. It has 112 pieces and comes on sale for around $80 on Amazon at its cheapest.

These certainly don't replace a LEGO-type set but they are certainly more convenient to take with you on a road trip. I like the size of the pieces and it's even nice that they stick together so easily.

K'Nex
The movement and cleverness of their sets is hard to beat. Great Variety of sets:
My Dad and brother are both engineers. So, I can say with some experience that this is the type of set that appeals to kids that aspire to be future engineers and is great overall for promoting STEM learning.

K'Nex gives your kids some of the best versatility you can have in a building set. Simply put, my kids have built everything from trucks to skyscrapers and have barely touched the surface. Add a few more sets in and you make it just that much more flexible.

The set I'm featuring is one of my favorite beginner sets for K'Nex. It comes with 546 pieces and is reasonable for around $35.73. It's cheaper per piece than similar lego sets and, in my opinion, is every bit as fun.

Overall, it's definitely one to consider in place of or alongside with legos. Expanding your set allows you to build a lot of motorized moving sets as well. The only problem with some of those sets is that kid tend to want to keep them together.

We've tried several of those including their Ferris Wheel and Coaster Sets and my 11-year-old son still tinkers with the coaster set.

Mega Bloks - Perfect for Toddlers
Cheaper Than Lego Blocks
If you're looking for the bigger type of lego blocks, I recommend the Mega Bloks brand. Both their big and small pieces are of good quality and have no issue locking together.

What's more is that Pieces for Mega Bloks are considerably cheaper than Lego's Duplo set. The set featured below has 80-pieces and costs around $18 on Amazon while a similar 70-piece set from Lego Duplo costs around $25.
Did you know?
Whatever lego alternative you end up going with I recommend you stick with it. Some of the rods and other pieces simply fit better with those sets. If you're simply building on to your existing lego collection, you might want to consider more basic sets.

The Mega Bloks brand is so much like its lego-alternative that it was sued back in 2005 by the Lego Group.

Roominate - A Construction Set for Girls
Improve Her Problem-Solving Skills
Like many people, I first saw Roominate on Shark Tank. The premise of it makes total sense. A building block and construction set for girls.

Girls love to play with building blocks just as much as boys do and my oldest daughter is proof of that. Despite that, most of today's building sets are geared towards boys. This leaves some girls disinterested in the same sets that can give them a headstart in their creative and problem-solving skills.

It's Roominate's theory that some of this bias in building sets has lead to boys being 6 times more interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. They're trying to close that gap with a product that appeals to girls.

With lights, motors, and modular pieces that allow girls to build and design just about anything they want to, Roominate is a great option for girls that love to build.

A Good Lego Alternative for Little Kids = Kid K'NEX

K'NEX can be kind of complicated for young kids, so, it has a few sets for younger kids. These sets are listed under Budding Builders and are great for kids ages 3 to 7. Any older than that, and I'd recommend the more involved sets.

Getting kids interested in using their hands to build is the goal here.

A good set to start with would be the 100 piece set.

The instructions give your child 50 suggested building models to choose from and then they can just go at it.

Overall, it's a great little set for beginning builders!

Why Are Legos So Expensive?

A study was released 6 years ago that showed the average cost of a Lego brick at 10.4 cents. A question you might be asking yourself is why legos are so expensive. Lego claims this is a result of the quality and safety of their bricks. I'd say that this is somewhat true as in their category, their quality is unmatched. They build a product to pass from one generation to another and do so with expensive plastics and molds.

In the case of licensed product lines like Star Wars, legos are more expensive because the established properties get a cut of what's sold. Still, whenever there's a way for companies to make money they do it. Lego Group is certainly no exception. How much does Lego make off of each 10.4 cents brick? As a family-owned business, they aren't required to disclose that information so unfortunately, we may never know. Still, it's likely the amount is a healthy margin over what it takes to build.
Not As Well Known But Good
Honorable Mention - Knuckle Strutz

Another construction set we've started using in my family is Knuckle Strutz. These aren't as readily available or as well-known as the other lego alternatives mentioned in this post, but my kids like them enough that I thought I'd put them in here.

The primary reason I like it so much is that the pieces lock incredibly well. In addition, many of the sets come with as many as ten designs. It's the quality along with versatility that truly makes these sets shine. While some of these have been discontinued over the years there are still several that are available on their website as well as at online retailers.

Overall it's a set that has decent quality, great locking power, and a lot of versatility. My oldest son made about 20 different vehicles out of just one of the bigger sets. For this reason, we're adding several more of these to our collection during the holidays.

Brandon Hart (author) from The Game on August 10, 2020:

These are lego alternatives. Not legos.

wrwrwr on July 25, 2020:

half were not even compatible with legos

Yogi on July 22, 2020:

How to buy CaDa blocks in Pune, India

Patt on February 13, 2020:

Enjoyed your comments. My 5 yrs oldl loves Lego but it costing me a fortune. Looking for something more cheaper.

DOUBLEEAGLE INDUSTRY (CHINA) LIMITED Cada bricks on December 15, 2019:

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10 Cheap and Good Lego Set Alternatives for Kids 2020

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Toy blocks and construction toys may lead to increased spatial skills, math skills, as well as creative, and divergent problem-solving says Gwen Dewar from Parenting Science. But with the increasing cost of Legos, many parents are left wondering what alternatives are out there that can take the place of this popular but expensive children's toy.

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Remember the workout you promised your body to make up for all those times life got in the way of training and exercise? Well, That Workout I Promised is exactly the one. It's designed to be light and fast, raise your core temperature, get you in the sweat zone but not exhaust or push you to the limit after a few missed workouts. The result is something your body will love, will make you feel good and it will re-awaken all those foundational fitness attributes that have been awaiting this moment to come to life.

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Remember the workout you promised your body to make up for all those times life got in the way of training and exercise? Well, That Workout I Promised is exactly the one. It's designed to be light and fast, raise your core temperature, get you in the sweat zone but not exhaust or push you to the limit after a few missed workouts.

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Are you looking to get a stronger, leaner, and more defined physique? Look to your favorite athletes for one of the most powerful tricks in the game...also known as the treadmill. It's no secret that athletes have been using treadmills for years. Whether it's basketball, baseball, football, or tennis, athletes are constantly moving, and in most cases, they need to move fast - which is where the treadmill comes in. The treadmill is a perfect way to train the body to stay strong, tough, and injury-free. Read on for more about how athletes use the treadmill to train.

To start, the treadmill is a great way to teach and learn proper running mechanics. Running is an integral part of nearly every sport out there, so it's important that athletes are doing it right. Because most athletes are visual learners, placing a treadmill in front of a mirror will help them see what they're doing and how they're doing it. In addition to seeing themselves hard at work, a coach will often stand next to the treadmill and provide verbal feedback so athletes will hear how to correct their movements and techniques. Hearing these cues will make it easier for them to make improvements on the court, field or track.

Next, the treadmill is an outstanding way to increase explosive power. Running on a hill improves power, but running uphill on a treadmill can be even more effective because it won't slow down! A treadmill forces an athlete to run at a consistent speed along with the treadmill belt, and from a training perspective, this is an amazing tool to improve power and keep the player moving at a brisk speed.

Last but definitely not least, treadmill training programs help with precision. These programs prove that speed, duration, and power can all be controlled, showing an athlete the power output per unit body weight that he/she will need to produce at each speed and grade.

According to Stack.com, the below treadmill workouts will get you training like a pro in no time.

To increase speed, athletes should perform short and intense workouts that feature intervals between 5-15 seconds. Anything shorter will make it harder to get to your top speed, and anything longer may affect your form.

Set your treadmill to 75% max speed.

Sprint for 5-10 seconds and rest for 20-30 seconds.

Repeat for specified reps and add .5 to 1 mph between sets.

Complete 2-5 reps with 2-minute rests between sets.
Workout 2
Running on a treadmill decreases stride length and ground contact time. Since there's a belt pulling your legs, you won't need to put as much force into the ground to move forward - this is an issue since a longer stride typically means more speed. Instead, it's recommended to set the incline to at least 1%. This will force your legs to put more power into the ground and increase your stride length, too. Start with a lower incline, and increase it slowly as you move forward in your training.

Set your treadmill to 75% max speed at a 1% incline and jog for 1-2 minutes.

Increase the incline to 6-7% and adjust the speed to 75-80% max, running for ¾ of a mile.

Decrease the incline to 1 or 2% and jog for 1-2 minutes.

Increase your incline to 8% and adjust the speed to 85-90% max, running for ½ mile.

Decrease the incline to 1 or 2% and jog for 1-2 minutes.

Increase the incline to 10-12% with a speed of 100% max, and run for ¼ mile.

Decrease the incline to 1-2% and jog for 1-2 minutes.

Complete 1-5 reps and do not allow your form to break.

Remember when Kobe Bryant tore his Achilles tendon? Of course you do - it made nationwide news. Well, what you may have not seen on TV were the ways Kobe rehabbed his injuries. Kobe shared a video of himself running on an anti-gravity treadmill, and while it's tough to see exactly what's going on, you can clearly see he's making progress. Check out the video here, and while you're at it, be sure to watch this video of NFL star Chad Johnson running 24 miles per hour at a slight incline - it's absolutely insane! These are just 2 major sports stars who use the treadmill during their off time - others include Lebron James, David Beckham, Pau Gasol, James Rodriguez, and more.

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Gyms are closed. You can't watch sports on TV. Some local trails and parks are swarming with people, making social-distancing hard.

Which is perhaps why some people have picked up their tennis racquets. DC courts had plenty of players this past weekend. But is it safe to play? While you'll be at least six feet away from the person on the other side of the net, the virus could be on the balls both of you are picking up after each point.

An informal survey of two dozen area tennis players found that many had played in the past week. Some were hitting just with family members with whom they are quarantined. Others were taking safety measures-opting for singles but not doubles, wearing gloves to handle the balls, dosing in hand sanitizer, and certainly not high-fiving or shaking hands.

Guidelines published by LTA, Britain's governing body for tennis, offered even more advice: Don't change ends after every other game, as is standard; wipe down racquets and water bottles after use; and use new balls, marking each player's initials on the ones only that person will pick up.

Some area tennis facilities, such as Fairfax Racquet Club and Burke Racquet & Swim Club, are taking no chances, and have closed for now. Arlington County also closed all its parks, including its tennis courts, effective today.

Perhaps the safest option? Find a hitting wall and play by yourself.

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People Are Still Playing Tennis-One Sport That Seems to Work for Social Distancing | Washingtonian (DC)

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Gyms are closed. You can't watch sports on TV. Some local trails and parks are swarming with people, making social-distancing hard. Which is perhaps why some people have picked up their tennis racquets. DC courts had plenty of players this past weekend. But is it safe to play?

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Worcester City Football Club are on course to be playing back in their home city in time for the 2020/21 season, thanks to the announcement of an in-principle agreement.

Following discussions initiated by Worcester City Council and involving the Club, Worcestershire Football Association and the Club's Supporters' Trust, Worcester City FC are set to establish their new home at the County Sports Ground on Claines Lane in the city.

The site, which is currently being re-developed, is owned by Worcestershire FA and is also the home playing ground for Worcester Raiders FC.

The in-principle agreement has been reached after discussions established that Claines Lane would be a suitable location for the current needs of the Club.

Worcester City FC have been playing at temporary grounds since leaving St George's Lane in 2013. The Club currently play at Bromsgrove Sporting FC's ground.

Only minor changes are needed to Claines Lane to meet the ground grading requirements for the level at which Worcester City FC compete. A move to Worcestershire FA's ground will offer the Club the new revenue opportunities they need to operate as a sustainable business and will also provide much-needed stability in the medium to long term.

The agreement would see Worcester City FC placed alongside Worcester Raiders FC and other teams that already play at Claines Lane, with the Club becoming a long-term tenant of Worcestershire FA.

Worcester City FC recognise that the already planned development of Claines Lane and the work to date, including the installation of a stand and floodlights, has involved significant effort on behalf of other parties including Worcester Raiders FC. City wish to acknowledge that it is due to this that the opportunity for them to return to Worcester has been possible, and they look forward to having a strong working relationship with Raiders and other parties using the site.

This in-principle agreement has cross-party support from the leaders of the three largest political parties on Worcester City Council.

Councillor Marc Bayliss, Leader of Worcester City Council, said: "I am very pleased that we have reached an in-principle agreement. Having initiated these latest discussions, it has long been our aim to see Worcester City FC return home to the city."

Steve Goode, Chair of Worcester City Football Club, said: "I'm very pleased that we can finally bring Worcester City FC home after living in exile for far too long. We're very pleased with the level of support, cooperation and commitment we have received from Worcestershire FA and Worcester City Council and look forward to bringing this to fruition."

Nichola Trigg, Chief Executive of Worcestershire FA, said: "This will be an opportunity for the two senior ranked clubs in Worcester to play out of a central venue, share resources and opportunities."

David Wood, Chair of Worcester City FC Supporters' Trust, said: ''We are very excited to have the opportunity to return to the city of Worcester, where we belong. Thanks to Worcester City Council and Worcestershire FA for their agreement to support and implement this next phase of WCFC history.''

Kevin Jenkins, Chair of Worcester Raiders FC,said "Raiders are proud of their efforts in upgrading the Claines Lane ground with the installation of a new stand and floodlights. The support from members of our Club, Complete Utilities and Bradford's Building Supplies has been fantastic. We look forward to developing a working relationship with City and to enhancing the facility for the benefits of both clubs."

At this stage no formal agreement has been signed, however Worcester City FC, Worcestershire FA and Worcester City Council are focused on working closely together to ensure the Club can take up residence at Claines Lane at the start of the 2020/21 season.

All parties involved are aware that there will be some concerns about this development and are committed to working closely with residents and stakeholders to ensure Worcester City FC's move to Claines Lane will be as seamless as possible.

No increase in capacity at the ground is required to accommodate the needs of the Club and steps are being taken to secure additional match-day parking facilities in the area.

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When they go to bed, set up a little scene with some of their toys for them to wake up. You could write a little message for them from the toys. Try giving them missions from time to time, like drawing a picture of their toys, or making the best spaceship they can out of Lego.

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25 screen-free activities to wean kids off their screens

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Today's children are growing up with screens at their fingertips. They have never had to live without smartphones, tablets or the internet. But studies show that too much screen time can have a negative impact on children. Their brains can actually change, according to The American Academy of Pediatrics. While smart devices can help improve your child's education, too much time can be damaging.

The Effects of Too Much Screen Time

Research shows that allowing children to spend too much time with their screens can cause a host of negative effects. These include:

Obesity: When children are inactive, staring at their screens, they are not burning calories. This sedentary lifestyle can cause them to gain weight.

Sleep disturbances: Looking at screens before bed can disrupt sleep cycles. The blue light from those screens interferes with the brain's sleep cycle and can cause insomnia.

Bullying or other behavior problems: Children who spend over two hours per day on their screens often have attention problems. Too much TV watching has also been linked to bullying.

Academic problems: Children who spend too much time on their screens have also been shown to do worse on academic testing.

Propensity for violence: Children who are exposed to violent media, such as movies, music and video games, can become desensitized to violence. They may imitate what they see on TV, or even try to use violence to solve their problems.

According to a study by Victoria L. Dunckley M.D., published by the Kaiser Family Foundation, too much screen time is creating subtle damage in children. Many children suffer from sensory overload, hyperactivity and a lack of sleep. These children often act impulsively, are moody, and can't pay attention in class or at home.

Dr. Dunckley says screen time can cause potential damage in young, still-developing brains. She notes children's brains can atrophy. Many studies have shown that brains suffer from shrinkage in areas where "processing" occurs ( Zhou 2011, Yuan 2011, Weng 2013, and Weng 2012). The brain's frontal lobe can be affected, which means students' impulse control is affected. Studies have also shown volume loss, which again affects impulse control and a child's capacity to show empathy and compassion. This has been linked to violent behavior in children.

The brain's "white matter" is also damaged from too much screen time. This means the brain's network connections may misfire, causing children to act erratically. The brain's cortical thickness may also be reduced, which can impair thinking.

Screen Time's Negative Impact

Too much screen time can impair brain structure and function; it can cause obesity, insomnia, mood swings, and even problems at school. Because children's brains undergo so much change during their formative years, this excess screen time can be even more damaging. Academic success, social skills, even career success can all be negatively affected by excessive screen time. Because of this, it is important to monitor your children on their devices every day. Setting limits on how long your children can spend with their screens each night is a good start.

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For these days I played football, which is a screen-free activity.

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For these days I played football, which is a screen-free activity.

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I will learn about the benefits of physical and screen-free activities and teach others about this by creating activities and sharing about them.

LOI 1
An inquiry into the effects of screen-free activities (Change)

LOI 2
An inquiry into the best screen-free activities (Causation)

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An inquiry into creating videos for others to see (Function)

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Chosen list of screen-free activities for the blog (Please comment down below if you have more feedback)

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Sports/exercises:

Tag

Tennis

Football

Doing workouts

Running on the treadmill

Creativitiy:

Building things using reused materials

Drawing

Making a word search

Building lego

Meditation:

Deep-breathing

Yoga

Relaxing and resting

Music:

Singing

Playing an instrument

Others:

Reading

Recycling things

Planting a plant

Playing a board game

Going on a road trip

*Swimming is not included because of the coronavirus

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List of screen-free activities           (Please comment down below if you have more feedback)

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Sports/exercises:
- Football
- Tag
- Tennis
- Golf
- Basketball
- Running on the treadmill
- Workouts
- Hiking
- Jogging
- Going on a walk
- Lifting weights
- Practice some Kung Fu

Building/crafting/creating:
- Lego models (No instructions)
- Things using reused materials
- Drawings
- Paintings
- Books
- Stories and fake myths
- A word search
- A crossword

Meditation:
- Napping
- Deep-breathing
- Staying calm
- Yoga
- Relaxing/resting

Music:
- Singing
- Playing an instrument
- Making a song
- Performing a piece to friends/family
- Play with percussion
- Listen to music (Only speaker, not computer or phone)
- Teach a piece to friends/family

Others:
- Go on a road trip
- Listen to a radio for news
- Inquire into something
- Play a board game e.g. Chess
- Sit on your couch
- Plant a tree/sapling
- Write about something true
- Eat and drink
- Water your plant
- Chill out in your backyard
- Cook/bake something
- Practice juggling with 2-3 balls
- Measure weights around you
- Reading
- Make a treasure hunt
- Predict the weather
- Play with play dough
- Recycle some things
- Measure lengths around you
- Lego models (w/instructions)
- Reflect on your life so far
- Solve some puzzles
- Watch the stars at night in a backyard/mountain/balcony