TRAIN THE SHOULDERS TO PREVENT INJURY As According To: http://www.sparkpeople.com The shoulder is the most moveable and unstable joint in the body. The “ball” in the upper arm is actually larger than the socket that holds it, and with the range of motion being so great, it is susceptible to injury. To remain stable, it […]
Stay Fit At The Office
If you have trouble staying fit at work, these office exercises are a great way to keep your body moving right at your desk. The moves here involving stretching and strengthening your body, all within the comfort of your office chair. This workout doesn’t take the place of traditional strength training, but offers you a […]
Most Do Exercises For Runners
Exercises For Runners Runners who include resistance training in their running programs will cross the finish line first. Strong hip flexors, glutes and hamstrings reduce the risk of injury from muscular imbalances you may not even know you have. You don’t even have to go to the gym to perform these strengthening exercises. Add these […]
Importance Of Knee Stability
KNEE STABILITY IS IMPORTANT FOR ALL ATHLETES, PROFESSIONAL OR RECREATIONAL. www.livestrong.com says it best in their article on knee stability: There are three major factors that make professional and recreational athletes susceptible to anterior cruciate ligament, otherwise known as ACL, tears: poor form, muscular imbalance and knee instability. Deciding which factor was the primary cause of […]
Exercise And Lower Back Pain
According to WebMD Low back pain is very common among adults and is often caused by overuse and muscle strain or injury. Treatment can help you stay as active as possible. And it will help you understand that some continued or repeated back pain is not surprising or dangerous. Most low back pain can get better […]
Importance Of Glute Training
The Major Problems: 1. Few people do direct glute training. Even though the glutes should be activated in exercises like dead lifts, bridges, supermans, side band walks, squat walks, and proper squats, most people would rather do direct arm training (small muscle groups) than direct glute training (large muscle group). 2. When the glutes start to weaken, compensation will […]
7 Amazing Reasons To Exercise
Think exercise is all about toned abs and weight loss? It also makes you happier and smarter. Maybe you exercise to tone your thighs, build your biceps, or flatten your belly. Or maybe you work out to ward off the big killers like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. But how about sweating to improve your […]
Don’t Like To Jog? You Don’t Need To!
Burning calories is all about walking the walk. While it’s true that jogging will burn more calories than walking, walking is a lot less stressful on joints, shins and feet. The simple facts about weightloss include increasing the number of calories you burn daily. A deficit of 3500 calories burned a week will help to take 1 […]
Workplace Exercises: Burn Extra Calories While At Work
You may spend your workdays at a desk, but you don’t need to take it sitting down. Make workplace exercises — from fitness breaks to walking meetings — part of your routine. Follow these simple tricks and tips created by the staff at The Mayo Clinic: If you’re doing your best to set aside time […]