Muscle weakness

training. This would mean starting small in weights and then slowly increasing in weight until I finally reach my goal. The recommended solution to this issue is to workout in the beginning three times a week using different muscle groups and smaller weights to increase muscle mass. Specifically with bicep curls 3 sets of 10 at…

Allen Hendricks, an educator and Program Coordinator from National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), performs a podcast with Dr. Ben Router discussing injuries in endurance athletes. Professor Ben Router is also strength and conditioning coach and a Associate Professor at Cal University in Pennsylvania. According to Dr. Router, endurance training has increased over the years, stating that more Americans are becoming more physically active. Also, organizations are creating fund…

Sometimes when we ingest certain substances, we can stimulate foci (nodes that pace the heart at a certain speed) in the heart which can give us the feeling of “skipping a beat.” The feeling of “skipping a beat” is actually another beat that follows the original beat quickly which gives us that feeling. A lot of factors can stimulate other foci such as atrial and junctional in our heart. These factors, according to Dr. Dubin, includes adrenaline (epinephrine) released by adrenal glands,…

impairment of performance, as occurs through the procession of an exercise session, are not indicative of tissue failure but muscular fatigue. These decreases are a response to an applied stress and should be a warning to the exerciser to stop before muscle exhaustion occurs. Furthermore, the point of fatigue onset is likely the same point at which an individual is more prone to deviating from proper posture and, therefore, injury. All in all, it is important to recognize the significance that…

A muscle tear refers to muscle fibers being damage (Virginia 2013). A tear in the gastrocnemius can cause great risk of injury since the gastrocnemius is located between the knee and ankle joint (Virginia 2013). This can be cause by direct trauma to the calf region or sudden landing on the foot (Medial Head Gastrocnemius 2006). This injury is common in tennis players due to the constant motions of jumping and lunging (Medial Head Gastrocnemius 2006). In the first degree of gastrocnemius tear,…

When the body is at rest, the heart beats at a normal pace. As kinetic energy is applied to the body, it is put into work which can make the heart rate increase a bit. Speed requires kinetic energy in order for it to be done. Depending on how fast the speed being applied to the body, the harder the body will work affecting the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Elements like force, friction and mass also play a huge role in this experiment. The scientific definition of speed is how fast an…

The preservation of muscle mass, strength and metabolic function is an important nutritional component that tends to be overlooked in dietary intake recommendations to maximize health. This paper will examine how physical activity, proper diet and beneficial lifestyle behaviors contribute to optimal health; while a reduction in muscle mass, by lack of exercise, can result in poor health or disease (Keys 1950). I will also consider possible solutions to prevent muscle loss, and the benefits of…

Don’t get the winter blues. There are lots of ways that you can stay active and healthy during the winter. You can use the stairs to workout, hit the ice for some skating, take a fitness class and #1 Use The Stairs Stairs can be a great exercise element. Regardless of if you walk up and down them or run up and down them, they are a great leg and cardio workout. You can find stairs in lots of different places that are inside and safe to use for winter workouts. You can walk the stairs in your…

Why It's Important To Get A Physical Before Starting a Sport Being actively engaged in sports is one of the best activities for health and well-being. According to the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, regular physical activity will prevent diseases, control weight, relieve stress and improve quality of sleep. However, suddenly performing strenuous sports can also be harmful to the body. Keep reading to learn why getting a physical before starting a sport is so important.…

The National Strength and Conditioning Association piqued my interest in my final years of the military with the introduction of tactical strength and conditioning and the publication "Training for the Tactical Athlete: Assessment and Selection (SFAS)." Just as I adapted and overcame the demands of the Special Forces Assessment and Selection course in the Army, I gathered the fortitude and determination to pursue exercise physiology and strength and conditioning as a new passion and second…