Take some time to be sensible in your workouts. Never sacrifice good form for more intensity. People get injured when doing exercise for various reasons. Here is a list of some of the most common causes and how to avoid them during exercise.
All exercise releases endorphins, which help stave off depression, but swimming relaxes and rejuvenates in a way that feels more like a great yoga class.
Riding a bike is one of the most popular pastimes for recreation. Here are five easy stretches and exercises to help keep your muscles loose and posture aligned.
While many people play well into their prime, tennis can be strenuous to the body, especially the knees and shoulders. It is wise to include pre- and post-game stretches and exercises. In today’s post, I am including a video of some targeted stretches and core exercises that will help get your body game-ready.
Golf as a sport has a lot of things going for it — it involves walking outside in the fresh air, it is moderate in intensity, and it requires balance, flexibility, concentration and skill. To help prepare your body for the game of golf and reduce the negative effects, I recommend these warm-ups before playing.
Last week we learned a great strengthening routine to tone and sculpt the shoulder area of your arms. This week, we will focus on the front and back of your arms, namely your biceps and triceps.
Age is not the primary factor in the choice of an exercise. The level of fitness and flexibility, absence of injury, and experience with the type of exercise are much more important.
There is nothing like giving your body a good stretch. However, sometimes it is not easy to stretch your muscles adequately or safely just by holding different positions. This is why I teach all my clients how to use a yoga strap to give themselves a full and safe stretch.
The incline part of hiking is what makes it a great exercise and gives the heart and legs a powerful workout.
To help you relieve tension in the upper body, here are three great stretches that effectively release unnecessary tightness in this area and bring more freedom and range of motion for your arms.
Some of the benefits of interval training include increasing metabolism and helping to burn more calories — even if you only do it for a few minutes each time.