Center of gravity

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A kettlebell’s center of mass is 6 to 8 inches from the handle, and changes depending on the exercise. Understanding center of mass can be an advantage.

In this blog, the third of five, we it will cover Fundamentals of Applied Kinesiology, which covers how we move the body with proper form, how to increase or decrease the difficulty level, and how these factors affect our balance and posture.

Center of gravity... I need a board!

Does it matter which end is up?

This is our last session working with the basic structure of the body before we start clothing it in flesh. We have seen how it is proportioned and how those proportions vary within limits; now...

Making sure characters bend right: supporting weight and center of gravity

Gravity-force that pulls objects in Earth’s sphere to the center of Earth

Posing a character in a readable, appealing way that conveys the desired action and emotion at one glance is a high art. In this series of articles, we will have a look at what makes a good pose great, give suggestions on how to optimize the posing process, plus provide some tips and tricks on how to avoid common mistakes.

Looking to trade your hotel room for a tent? With these kid-friendly activity ideas, you'll have the easiest (and most memorable) camping trip ever.