Fitness

It is surprising to know good flexibility of hamstring do more evidence in improving performance rather than as a strong predictor to prevent a hamstring injury. Current evidences have recognized eccentric strengthening exercises moving throughout a hamstring muscle length is more effective in stimulating adequate adaptation to loading compared to flexibility/stretching exercise. Askling et al conducted an identical study in footballers and the result showed that a rehabilitation protocol…

Joint Replacement Miracle How long has it been since you've "overdone" it? An intense workout. Perhaps it ran only a little longer than you would plan. You only got inside the Region, and before you believed it - BAM, you happen to be tender - and not only a little painful either! I am talking absolutely oven up, sore and unhappy. I observed the distinction in my hand discomfort immediately. I could key on a PC all night longer because it was previously and the discomfort was never as…

Everyone in their life experiences a turning point which brings a wide range of emotions. Whether it may be large or small these occurrences change us mentally or physically and shape us into the people we are today. These events in our lives are turning points which cause individuals to better themselves. In the end, these points in life make us learn more about ourselves and our lives, and mold us into the person we are supposed to become. The effects of these turning points stick with us…

Running is a very beneficial and healthy activity for your body. It can boost your mood, strengthens your bones, and improves your brain function. Your mood is improved while running due to the hormones called endocannabinoids, which are released during exercise. Runners generally have stronger bones than non-runners. This is due to the fact that bones, just like muscles, get stronger each time they are used. Contrary to most opinions, rather than causing any injury or wear to your knees,…

Monroe Benson 7 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Exercise Do you think that working out with a friend can help really help you exercise more often and more intensely? I personally think that working with a friend really helps motivate you when working out. It is a lot more fun having a friend you enjoy spending time with, to talk to when doing a workout you do not enjoy. A friend can also motivate you to work harder and encourage you to go to the gym more often. Research has also shown that…

A health change behavior that I took part of in order to improve my health consisted of a ten day exercise program which I managed to complete in the time I was given. For the past two years in college, I had slowly developed into living a lifestyle that involved little to no exercise which I have been slowly trying to change for the better. The one major health change that I believed would positively affect me the greatest was implementing daily physical activity into my life. I structured a…

The baby boomer generation want to look good but feel great. One of the ways to stay in shape and the most obvious way, is through physical activity. What if there was a place where they can work their bodies and mind at the same time in a comfortable setting. The idea is to open an after-work environment for individuals to come and relieve stress. Pink Lotus will be a personal escape from reality after a long day. Pink Lotus is a yoga studio that is mainly targeted for the baby boomer…

Track and field is a sport for everyone that is fun and pulls you and your teammates together. There are multiple events in track and field, so if your not good at running then you could throw or jump. It is a team effort to win the track meet and go home with the win. Track is a fun and enjoyable sport for everyone that can help you weight loss and can get you in shape for your own reasons,also another benefits is making new friends. The physical benefits of running track include a…

The Positive Benefits of Mixed Martial Arts There are numerous benefits of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) that go beyond the principles of weaponless combat and self-defense. Martial arts is a creative and positive way to express one’s self. Along with self-expression, there are mental and physical health benefits of living the martial arts way of life. Clearly, practicing MMA will only improve a person’s well-being, particularly a person’s self-confidence and bodily health. One of the major…

There are many exercises that you can perform to help you jump higher, faster, and more powerfully. Read on for a list of different exercises that can improve one part of your vertical or every part of your vertical. You can add as many of these to your workout as you want, because they can only help you. Increasing your vertical jumping speed can be easy if you do it right. Whenever you are focusing on improving your speed make sure you always do the exercise as fast as you can. You are tuning…