Over the past decade, an increased importance has been placed upon athletes, recreational exercisers, weekend warriors, and even sedentary individuals suffering from lower back pain to develop strength and stability of their “core.” When mentioning the “core,” we are referring to the musculature of the trunk or midsection that is responsible for flexing, extending, rotating,
Not only is water essential, it literally makes up your entire being: We are all made up of 40 to 70% water, depending on your fitness level and age. Staying hydrated is always important, but it may become more challenging as the temperature rises. Hard-working muscles generate more heat when they are surrounded by hot
Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is exercise-related muscle pain. It develops after excessive and unaccustomed exercise. It is particularly prevalent if that exercise has an eccentric component. Eccentric exercise is an exercise where the muscles are contracting while lengthening. Example: downhill running, plyometric exercises, slowly lowering weights during a bicep curl, and landing drills. What Causes DOMS?
The role of exercise in preventing falls among community dwelling older adults Regular participation in an exercise program is not only integral to the maintenance of good health and functional independence in older adulthood, but also serves a vital role in reducing or preventing falls among community dwelling seniors. This is the conclusion that has
We are always being told to exercise because exercise is good for us just like eating our greens is good for us… It isn’t enough to just tell people that exercise is good because that isn’t going to make everyone sign up for a gym and use it tomorrow. We need to understand WHY. Exercise
Are Your Kids Spending TOO Much Time in Front of A Screen? Sedentary lifestyles becoming an epidemic among children Are you finding that your child is spending too much time on the computer or in front of the television? Well, statistics would agree. According to the “PHIT America campaign” about 10 million children lead totally
As the snow slowly melts and temperatures start to rise all of us have begun to think about returning to outdoor activities. Due to the harsh weather of the winter months, most of us have become sedentary and have not had much exercise. During this time, generalized deconditioning, reduced flexibility, and weakness may have developed
Choose Your Path Do you wonder what living your life would be like if you were in better physical health? Have you thought about starting an exercise program, but avoided it because you feel you’re too out-of-shape to begin, too unhealthy? Do you suffer with health issues, such as diabetes, heart disease, hyper tension or
We’ve all heard that a New Year means a New You, but isn’t that an incredibly daunting thought? It’s overwhelming to think that in the New Year, we should all revamp our lives to rid ourselves on the bad habits we’ve fallen into, and instantly emerge as the best possible versions of who we can
If you’re looking to improve your strength, specifically in terms of your muscle explosiveness and power, plyometrics, or “jump training,” is the technique for you. Plyometric training was initially designed for Olympic athletes, but it’s been gaining traction amongst a widely varied demographic, from children to adults of many fitness levels.