Aerobic exercising consists of a warm-up phase, a conditioning phase (when you actually do most of the exercising), and a cool-down phase. Exercising is stressful to our muscles, hence the warm-up phase where we stretch our muscles and get blood flowing into them to avoid tissue injury. The cool-down phase […]
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Pros and Cons of Weight Training
Weight training is well known as a health inducing hobby. It serves to improve on many areas of your body, your life and even your mental health. As is with anything else, there are good points and bad points associated with weight training; however, you will probably find that the […]
Why Sports Scholarships Are Hard
One of the best things about studying in the United States is the emphasis on sports and how deserving sportspersons are offered athletic scholarships to pursue their education. However, while this seems to be an extremely attractive proposition for sports people who may not have great academic grades, such scholarships […]
Increasing Flexibility in Yoga
Yoga is all about flexibility. If you can't touch your toes, you're going to have some serious problems performing some of the more advanced yoga poses. But, yoga is a learning process. Visit a yoga retreat and you'll soon pick up some tips on increasing how flexible your limbs are. […]
Why Aren't You Losing Fat?
At some point, most (if not all) people around the world want or need to lose weight. Of course, there are different methods, regimens, and tricks that can sometimes be effective to this goal. Different avenues available to losing weight or fat include, but are not limited to: dieting, exercising, […]
How to Stay Fit and Healthy During Your Cruise Holiday
Your cruise holiday is a time to relax, indulge, revitalize, reinvigorate and generally enjoy yourself. However, with the vast array of 24 hour dining and drinking options available on most modern cruise lines it is very easy to overdo it, add a few pounds and feel a little unwell. In […]
Natural Ways to Cut Fat and Look Slim
Obesity is a term that is used for obese. Fat individuals that are being affected by having additional body weight are called obese individuals in healthcare terms. Obesity is a serious problem of modern times because due to this problem, various illnesses are being started. BMI is shortened from the […]
What to Do Post-Workout
Most of us have a great pre-workout routine. We do warm ups, stretching, and drink plenty of water. However, what do we do after the workout? If you think heading straight home is the answer, you're wrong. Exercise may be over, but your work isn't. What so many people don't […]
Strength Training Exercises For Seniors With Lower Body Disabilities
When it comes to improving one's fitness and health through an exercise regimen, opportunity is always knocking at the door. Whether you are young, old, disabled, or capable there are always ways to improve your fitness through weight lifting. Many elderly tend to shy away from weight lifting as they […]
Swimming Is Cheap and Good For Your Health
A lot of children, and adults, are put off sport for financial reasons. The mounting costs of all of the equipment just leaves parents with no way of funding their children's hobbies and they are forced to leave their clubs and go back to the sofa and the television. With […]
Yoga Retreats To Aid Anxiety
Stress is something that most Americans deal with, and stress is very bad for the body. Stress causes heart attacks, panic attacks, weight gain, and blood pressure to rise. The best way to combat stress is with yoga, and yoga retreats bring a variety of benefits, including the advantages to […]
General Bodybuilding Principles
In the following rows you learn more about general bodybuilding principles for a great workout. Foundation As a beginner, you need the foundation on which to build your muscle. During the first weeks you need to strengthen your body to accommodate with weights. You must follow the routines and never […]