Write an article based on this "Try out for a TOPS program for special Pre-Elite training if you’re age 7-10. Apply for a Hopes program if you’re 10-12 years old. Talk to your coach about trying out for the Elite program. Compete in regional and national championships at the higher levels. Participate in an elite qualifying competition."
article: The TOPS program is a special USA Gymnastics program for skilled young Junior Olympics gymnasts who are hoping to reach the Elite level. Talk to your coach about whether this program is a good fit for you. If so, you can participate in testing for TOPS, and if you qualify, you may be selected for special training and competitions to help you advance through the ranks.  The state TOPS test happens in June and July, followed by the national TOPS test in October. If you qualify for TOPS, you’ll be invited to join a special training camp that takes place every December. You’ll be tested not only on your gymnastics skills, but also on your physical abilities (such as your ability to do a rope climb, do a press handstand, or perform leg lifts). The qualifying tests for TOPS vary based on your age. The Hopes program is for highly skilled Junior Olympics gymnasts aged 10-12 who aren’t quite ready to move on to the elite level. Talk to your coach about trying out for one of these programs so that you can train and compete alongside the elite gymnasts on your team until you’re ready to move up to the elite level. To compete as a Hopes gymnast at the US Challenge, you’ll need to earn a compulsory score of 32.0 and an optional score of 46.5 at a regional or national competition. As a TOPS or Hopes gymnast, you’ll have opportunities to test for the elite program at the regional and national level. Work with your coach to figure out when you’re ready to participate in the national qualifiers. If you’re moving into a junior elite program (for gymnasts aged 11-15) from TOPS or Hopes, you’ll need a 35.0 compulsory score and a 53.0 optional score to qualify for the Classics. To qualify for the USAs, you’ll need a 35.0 compulsory and a 54.0 optional score. Once you reach Levels 8-10, you’ll have more competitive opportunities than at the earlier levels. These include championship competitions at the regional and national levels. Talk to your coach about how to complete the requirements for entering these competitions.  These larger competitions will require you to do more difficult routines and will be judged according to a different set of standards from lower-level competitions. The rules for Level 8-10 competitions are based on international guidelines set by the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique. Once you successfully master the Pre-Elite skill set, you can try out for the Elite Program. Work with your coach to prepare for the qualifying competitions, which will consist of both compulsory and optional routines.  The specific scores you’ll need to achieve at each qualifying event will depend on your age group and which types of qualifying events you participate in. You must be 11-15 years old to become a Junior Elite gymnast, and 16 years or older to become a Senior Elite gymnast. Once you become an Elite gymnast, you may qualify to join the National Team and participate in international competitions.

Write an article based on this "Increase your lung capacity. Create a peaceful environment. Wait an hour or two after eating. Avoid injury."
article: Although you can't increase the size of your lungs with aerobic activity or breathing exercises, you can improve their efficiency. Improved cardio-respiratory function increases the levels of oxygen that are pumped into your bloodstream, where it is transferred to your muscles to provide energy.  Create additional space in your lungs by pulling up your shoulders towards the ears, while at the end of inhalation phase. Always be gentle when taking a breath, so you don't strain or injure yourself. Add weight for resistance. When lying on your back, you can increase the effort level of the  an exercise by placing a book on your abdomen. Remove the book immediately if you experience any discomfort. Breathing exercises can help you gain control in stressful situations, but the best place to practice the techniques is in a safe, calm environment. As with other forms of meditation, you will be able to focus best when you are not distracted.  Practice in a dark or dimly lit room. Light candles, if you wish, to create a warm and peaceful ambience. Turn off the TV and silence the ringer on your phone. It will be easier to focus on your breathing if you are not distracted. Breathing exercises are often more effective when you are not full. Although it can take up to four hours for food to completely pass out of the stomach, you don't need to wait for it to be completely empty. Whenever possible, wait an hour or two after the end of a meal to begin your breathing exercises. Always try to adopt a relaxed posture when doing breathing exercises, and be careful not to strain yourself. Practice at a comfortable pace – if you are struggling to hold a breath for a certain count, hold it for a lower count at first and gradually work up to it.  If you begin to hyperventilate or become light-headed, slow your breathing until you feel better and stand up slowly. If you have arthritis of the neck or any other spinal condition, check with your doctor before trying any exercises that involve moving or bending the neck or back. Never experiment with holding your breath as long as you can - this can be extremely dangerous, even fatal.

Write an article based on this "Learn a right hand lick. Practice the lick and variations while playing the left hand bass pattern. When you are comfortable playing the licks in all three keys, put them in the context of a 12-bar blues."
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In boogie-woogie piano playing, when the right hand is not playing chords to accompany vocals or another soloist, it usually plays licks. According to Arthur Migliazza’s book “How To Play Boogie Woogie Piano," there are only 8 primary licks, from which infinite variations and combinations are possible. Lick #1 is the most basic, and consists of keeping the right hand in the basic position of a C major triad. The next step is to introduce your right hand licks to your left hand boogie-woogie bass pattern. Practice in C, F and G separately. [Note: you can transpose these licks to F and G, or just play them in C while the left hand changes! It still works!]