Power Clean, What’s That?
When you hear the words power clean your first thought might center on an innovative product to help something in your home sparkle. In fact, power clean is a way of weight lifting that more effectively works your muscles. Power clean techniques are useful for their ability to help build strength as well as speed. […]
When Sore Muscles Mean Progress
You’ve become a fitness machine, devoted to making your body feel and look its best. But is it paying off, and how can you tell? Some fitness experts don’t go by the number on the scale, or even by the amount of fat you lose along your waistline. When it comes to changing your body […]
Relief for Runner’s Feet
Runners are a different breed of athlete – one that endures both mental and physical pain on any given workout. However, it’s the physical pain that poses the most danger; especially in your feet. Elizabeth Kurtz, spokesperson for the America Podiatric Medical Association, tells EverydayHealth.com, “The foot of the average jogger hits the ground with […]
Getting Over Gym Phobia
So you’ve made the decision to get in shape. You want to start working out on a regular basis, because you’ve heard enough positive truths about the benefits of exercise to your health and well-being. Maybe you’ve been doing a few exercises at home. You feel good, but you want more. You know you can’t […]
Solutions for Your Top Three Excuses NOT to Work Out
You know the drill, and tell yourself so every day: You don’t have time to work out. You don’t have energy to work out. And perhaps your personal favorite excuse for not working out is that you don’t have the money to pay for a gym membership, so you can’t possibly work out! Everyone has […]
Skipping Meals Won’t Help You Lose Weight
So you think starving yourself is the key to losing weight? Think again. Skipping meals won’t help you lose weight. Yes, the first step to losing weight is committing to a lifestyle change (not a diet) that results in eating less. But if you think “eating less” is the same thing as essentially starving yourself […]
Recovering From Dehydration
Our bodies are made up of approximately 75% water, and so you can imagine the damage that’s done when you become dehydrated. EverydayHealth.com suggests, “Your body uses water in all its cells, organs, and tissues to help regulate its temperature and maintain other bodily functions.” Because your body requires water for proper digestion, removing waste […]
“Why Hamstrings Get Tight”
The hamstrings serve many purposes in the body. From flexing the knee and extending (and hyper-extending) the hip to providing power and speed, the hamstrings play an important role in proper functioning for daily activities and sports. The flexibility and strength of this group of muscles – the bicep femoris, semitendinosus and semimembranosus – also […]
Work Your Obliques
Your back pain may be due to weak oblique muscles, and if you don’t strengthen them as you should, it could lead to many serious health concerns. The obliques, which act as those powerful side abdomen muscles you need to support your spine and lower back, can become a powerful group of muscles when you […]
3 Ways To Improve Your Balance
Balance is very important for day-to-day living and extremely important in athletics. Fitness can be focused around balance in a way that improves your overall awareness of your surroundings, and the ability to perform exercises in balance heightens your ability to remain in balance in your daily activities and in sports you play. Don’t confuse […]
