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- 3 Common Concerns About Buying an Inversion Table - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Andrew HunterInversion tables were quite popular in the 80’s, but then they fell into the background as other treatments for relieving back pain replaced them. However recently they have begun to resurface into popular treatments for back pain. Regardless of the skepticism and division in the medical ...
Views: 4972(1 vote) - 3 Common Things That Could Be Causing Your Sciatica - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Andrew HunterIf you’re reading this, then I’m guessing you probably already know what sciatica is. Heck, I’d even be willing to wager that you probably even have it yourself. If you do, I’m sorry. I know how painful sciatica can be. Not only does the pain keep you from doing simple daily activities like ...
Views: 10927(1 vote) - 5 Reasons Not to Skip Flexibility - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Margot RutiglianoMy team and I see a number of clients each week who work hard and intensely, want to push their fitness to the next level and perform to the best ability level they can. When it comes to stretching, yoga and pilates, it seems as if there is a lack of interest or a feeling as if these fitness ...
Views: 2026(1 vote) - 6 Core Exercises to Improve Stability & Balance - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from sarah labdarHere a 6 key core exercises to reduce that flab and tone the stomach, back and pelvis. You should see in improvement in strength, balance, and stability after just one week of core strength training. Most exercises should be held for 15-30 seconds and repeated 5-10 times. Start at the lower ...
Views: 1282(1 vote) - A Little Exercise Can Increase Productivity - Walk or Bike with Your Pet - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Cecelia BrownSo many of us who work full-time don’t feel there is enough time during the day to exercise. Studies show that daily exercise improves our mood and our ability to focus. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the tasks and the stresses of the day, but the costs may be lowered effectiveness and ...
Views: 2496(1 vote) - Alleviating Neck Pain and Headaches Part 2: Stretching the Shoulders - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2010 from David ProcyshynA whole body, holistic approach is often the most effective, since it takes all areas of the body into account. This is one of the reasons why yoga has become so popular. It is inherently a holistic practice, not only addressing tightness in the body as a whole, but incorporating the healing ...
Views: 1731(2 votes) - Cleanliness is essential for your health and your image in peer groups - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Glyn JonesCleaning is really essential. Either it is a home or a commercial place, cleaning is equally important for all the places. Besides being a part of general etiquettes, it is much of making a great impression over your visitors and on lookers. We all love to have a clean and tidy surrounding ...
Views: 5372(1 vote) - Desk Yoga: Stretch the Stress Away in 5 Minutes Flat - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2012 from Carisa HolmesWe modern humans have a tendency to compartmentalize our life experience, seeing different aspects of life as separate and having little effect on each other. Because of this tendency, we often view stress as an affliction of the mind alone. Irritating coworkers, piles of paperwork and mounting ...
Views: 2910(2 votes) - Give Old Muscles A New Lease Of Life - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2013 from Richard ClarkeDo you feel tense? Maybe you feel tight across the upper back between the shoulder blades, or perhaps it’s more of a stiff lower back, hips and legs. Tight muscles create numerous problems throughout the body from aches and pain to reduced oxygen and blood flow to the tight area. Soft ...
Views: 2103(1 vote) - How to Get Rid Of Stretch Marks in a Natural Way - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Mary VargheseStretch marks are the after effects of pregnancy or unhealthy weight loss. Sudden weight gain might also result in stretch marks. Many people worry about these marks as they result in severe beauty issues. You could reduce the appearance of the stretch marks by following certain natural ...
Views: 1265(1 vote) - How To Properly Perform Warm Up Exercises For Maximal Results! - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2013 from Alvin ChuaIf you have been engaging in regular exercising, you probably know the importance of warming up before your full work out session. Warm up exercises can protect you from becoming injured, will increase the quality of your exercise session and it will also make the entire experience more ...
Views: 1972(1 vote) - Know When to Stretch - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from sarah labdarStretching is probably one of the most important activities that should be done throughout the day, however most people don’t do it for whatever reason. The importance of stretching is lost on these people, which can lead to unfavorable body mechanics and injuries down the road. With so many ...
Views: 1347(1 vote) - Pain in the Piriformis - What Is Piriformis Syndrome? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Andrew HunterHave you ever experienced a sharp, stabbing pain in your buttocks? Not only is this a bit embarrassing, but it can also get in the way of your life, making simple things like walking a struggle. What is the cause of this kind of pain, and more importantly, what can you do about it? Well, ...
Views: 1629(1 vote) - Recovering from a workout - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Larry HenleyWhat you do after your workout can be just as important as what you do during your workout in terms of the speed of your recovery and your fitness gains. Ensuring your body recovers between workouts will let you stick to your routine as well as to train harder the next time. Muscles need ...
Views: 1232(1 vote) - Runner's Health - What Is Piriformis Syndrome? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Andrew HunterNot too many people know this, but I used to run on my high school’s track team. I wasn’t very good at it, so there’s really nothing to brag about. But the running was still good exercise. However it did come with a price. Sure, I’d get a case of shin splints now and then, but the real ...
Views: 2114(1 vote) - Something about Yoga Classes and Yoga Teacher Training - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from David BlaineYoga classes are one of the most popular forms of exercise and fitness. The truth is that yoga has a very special place in today's stressful life. It is easy to lose oneself and caught to depression. Yoga is a form of holistic remedial that helps ones become stronger in mind and body from ...
Views: 1261(2 votes) - Stretching tips - by Submitted on May 03, 2011 from Grant LofthouseStretching is a form of physical exercise in which a specific muscle group is deliberately elongated, often by ravishment from the torso, in order to improve the muscle`s felt flexibility and reaffirm comfortable muscle tone. The result is a feeling of increased muscle control, flexibility and ...
Views: 1474(1 vote) - Tenerife Deals - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Ochan OdanSits just off the coast of Africa, Tenerife deals is technically a Spanish island. This beautiful water fenced island is the part of the wonderful Canaries Island. Comfortable climate all year long, Tenerife is a famous getaway for many tourists, a haven for explorers and a volcanic wonder. ...
Views: 1783(1 vote) - Thai Massage: The Stress Buster - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Shai PlonskiStretch me! Open me! Move me! If you listen well, your body is constantly communicating with you in a language that we often ignore. When we are tired, or after hard work, it is common to get up, stretch, and take a deep breath to relax. This exercise helps to rejuvenate the body by letting the ...
Views: 3352(2 votes) - The Best Lower Body Exercises - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from sarah labdarLower body exercise is necessary to balance and stabilize the body. Our legs and the muscles of the lower body support the upper body and initiate body movement. Without proper strength in the lower body, the body would be immobile, unable to support the rest of itself. Therefore it is essential ...
Views: 1309(1 vote) - The Importance of Lower Body Fitness - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from sarah labdarAre you looking to tone your legs? Does your lower body pail in comparison to your upper body? Are you off balanced due to an unstable lower body? Then it’s time that you start a lower body workout routine. Toning the lower body is vital to supporting the rest of your torso, upper body and head. ...
Views: 1640(1 vote) - Training in the martial arts is a lifestyle not just a martial art - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2019 from Merlyn SeeleyIf you choose to study martial arts you must understand that you are not just choosing to learn to fight and defend, but you’re also choosing a new lifestyle. In order for you to be fully a martial artist, you have to live the way. This means eating the right way to remain lean, fit, and ...
Views: 5918(2 votes) - What Are Muscle Imbalances and How Do They Cause Back Pain? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Andrew HunterIf you’ve ever read any of my other articles, you’ve probably noticed that I say that most back pain can be traced back to muscle imbalances as it’s root cause. What exactly am I talking about and how do they cause back pain? Your muscles are made out of fibers that can contract and stretch. ...
Views: 1536(1 vote) - What Can Be Done to Relieve SI Joint Pain? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Andrew HunterThe sacroiliac joint (or SI joint) connects the base of the spine with the pelvis. Not surprisingly, the sacroiliac joint rests between the sacrum (S1 - S5 vertebrae) and the ilia bones (hips). The SI joint helps to protect your pelvis from fracture or damage due to the stress and torsion that ...
Views: 3414(1 vote) - Flexibility – The Forgotten Fitness Fundamental - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Douglas MillingtonIf you stop the average person on the street or in the grocery store and ask them “What does it mean to be fit?” or better yet “What are the five components of physical fitness?” you’ll get quite a variety of answers. Some will say aerobic health, strength training or even endurance are key ...
Views: 4015(4 votes) - Kill Your Headaches Forever - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Butch PhelpsAre headaches getting in the way of you living your life? Are you waking up with headaches several mornings a week? Do your headaches come at the end of the day? For many people, pain relievers have become a way of life. But what if you could kill the headaches forever? Headaches are caused by ...
Views: 2648(2 votes) - Stretching for Anti Aging - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from sarah labdarDo you stretch regularly? Why not? Most people don’t stretch. They either forget about stretching or don’t think it has any benefit for them. Well they are completely wrong. Stretching is an important part of exercising and is beneficial for everyday life. The benefits range from increased ...
Views: 2854(2 votes) - 5 Myths of Stretching - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Butch Phelps#1 The Longer you hold the stretch, the better- Traditionally most people who stretch will hold a stretch for 20-30 seconds. Why do they do this? They were taught by a professional, or friend, who said by holding this stretch for 20-30 seconds you will thoroughly stretch the muscle. I used to ...
Views: 6080(5 votes) - Wiggle, Squirm, Stretch And Reach. Stop Sitting Still! - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Diane NeumanWhat you are taught to do, what you are paid to do and what you were designed to do, have very little in common. When you were three years old you ran, bouncing up and down with arms and legs flailing. Movement is joyous to a small child. Around age six you were admonished repeatedly to sit ...
Views: 2493(3 votes) - Why would anyone practice yoga? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Daya Devi-DoolinWhy would anyone practice yoga? You might decide to practice because you heard from a friend of yours that through her yoga practice, she learned that it reduced and eased her stress. She found it reduces the level of the stress hormone cortisol through her research and experience. She told ...
Views: 2464(5 votes) - Grow Taller Naturally Using Yoga - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Hayden CarterAs it turns out, yoga class isn’t just for flexibility and health. Many people that participate in specific yoga exercises report that they grow taller after just a few weeks. The positive effects that yoga has on posture, flexibility, and general health and well-being make it one of the most ...
Views: 3809(5 votes) - Stretches That Help Relieve Back Pain - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Jonathan washingtonExercises are essential for proper body health. That is why they are emphasized for all school going kids and people of all ages. Not only do they help you keep fit, they also improve the way your body responds to certain situations such as attack by diseases. They make your body strong and ...
Views: 2174(1 vote) - Stretching Exercises to Increase Flexibility and Mobility - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2012 from Knut HoltDoing regular stretching exercises will make you steadily more elastic, flexible and mobile, and hinder you from getting physically rigid and stiff as you get older. Here are some principles for good stretching exercises: - Take a thorough stretching session at least every second day. During ...
Views: 1603(1 vote) - The Ultimate Six Pack Abs Diet - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Dean CortezSix Pack Abs Diet Tips When your goal is to get shredded six pack abs, sticking with the correct six pack abs diet will be essential to your success. On the other hand, if you fail to feed your body the right foods, you will not get the results you want -- no matter how hard you work out. ...
Views: 7461(2 votes) - Top Five Basic Stretches to Promote Flexibility - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Bob Weinstein, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army, RetiredTop Five Basic Stretches to Promote Flexibility There are many views about stretching and its benefits. If done properly, stretching can be a relaxing and stress relieving experience. Some say that we should stretch before exercising. Others say we should stretch after exercising and still ...
Views: 2976(5 votes) - My Lower Back is Killing me! - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Butch PhelpsLow back pain is the #1 reason for doctor visits in America. Did you know that according the Journal of the AMA that most back surgeries are deemed a failure. Not a very high success rate. Most low back pain comes from the muscles in your hips, not your back. Chiropractic may not help because, ...
Views: 17992(10 votes) - Warm Up Exercises - How To Prepare For Any Activity - by Submitted on May 04, 2008 from Asad TufailWarm up exercises are essential to prevent injury. You can make them fun and specific to your activity. Never miss another warm up again. "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail" - Benjamin Franklin. Preparation is the key. Warm up exercises prepare you for your workout, help improve ...
Views: 3731(2 votes) - For all of you who sit for hours at a computer this article is for YOU! - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Diane WayeIf you're sitting... How's your back? Well for all of you who sit for hours at a computer this article is for YOU! After being seated for a while many people encounter low back pain. Even if you are sitting with good posture, your hip flexors are in a shortened position. Try these ...
Views: 1824(6 votes) - Building Your Body: Fuel Your Workout in the Gym the Right Way - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Alan BaileyTo understand bodybuilding is to truly understand what building a body is all about. To most individuals, this is a goal that is usually set to obtain results in a short time frame, but, in actuality, this should be a way of life that can only be accomplished by setting realistic long-term goals ...
Views: 2963(1 vote) - Do We Need Stretching - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from Scott BryantYes, we must do stretching before a work out and after When done properly, stretching can do more than just increase flexibility; • enhanced ability to learn and perform skilled movements • increased mental and physical relaxation • enhanced development of body awareness ...
Views: 4175(1 vote) - Flexibility vs Mobility - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2008 from Mikki ReillyThere seems to be a bit of confusion around the concepts of flexibility and mobility. So let's begin with a couple of definitions. Flexibility is the ability to flex, extend, or circumduct a joint through its intended full range of motion. So we're talking about the length of the tissues here, ...
Views: 7591(1 vote) - Get To Stretching! - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2008 from Carly PorrelloThe importance of cardiovascular exercise had been researched and proven to be necessary for a healthy heart, right? Whether we walk, run, kickbox, or do aerobics, we aim to sweat and get that heart rate elevated. But often, the most dedicated cardio king or queen can be seriously lacking ...
Views: 1854(1 vote) - How to Handle Muscle Recovery After Yoga - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2019 from Hempure NaturalsThe most difficult part of any worthwhile undertaking is the start. Once you earnestly start on something and take that all–important first step to set the ball rolling, the rest of the journey becomes that much easier. This holds true for your yoga routine as much as it does anything else in ...
Views: 1080(1 vote) - Information About Stretching Exercises - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Peter HutchWhile stretching can promote flexibility, stretching too far actually can damage the muscles—particularly if you’re recovering form an injury. "A healthy muscle can elongate up to 1.6 times its length," suggests Pitchford, "but generally doesn’t respond well to that much ...
Views: 4461(1 vote) - Stretching for Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, And Chronic Myofascial Pain - Do It Right! - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2008 from Erica ThompsonGentle stretching can be performed by physical therapists and/or practiced by patients at home. Several programs have been fashioned for Fibromyalgia (FM), Chronic Myofascial Pain (CMP), and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) patients for this purpose. Stretching is important because it helps to ...
Views: 3340(1 vote) - The Toe Touch Challenge : 4 Easy Steps to Improve Your “Bendability” - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Eric DagatiIn what has always been the benchmark for flexibility (which it really isn't), touching your toes is a skill that alludes many individuals shortly into adulthood, and sometimes even sooner. While not being able to put your fingertips comfortably to your shoes may simply mean you have short arms ...
Views: 6479(4 votes) - Pain & Injury - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2008 from Allan BurkeThis article is being written in layman’s terms to help us understand a little more about some of the pain we have, how we get it, & what happens when that occurs. This may not seem very important, but I assure you that having an understanding about this, then the “Real” ...
Views: 1700(1 vote) - Preventing the Pull: Key Steps to Keeping Hamstrings Healthy - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Eric DagatiThe thought of it makes every coach, parent and athlete cringe. A player is sprinting down the field and all of a sudden they slow up, grab the back of their leg and painfully limp to the sideline. The infamous pulled “hammy” has become all too common in sports, leaving athletes out of ...
Views: 4776(2 votes) - Measuring Movement : The Best Kept Secret in Improving Athletic Performance? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Eric Dagati“How did you know that?” asks David, an aspiring young Bergen County track athlete, in astonishment. He wonders in amazement how his trainer, Eric D’Agati, knew his left calf was significantly tighter than his right. “I had a 50/50 shot,” Eric jokes, when in reality he is going over the results ...
Views: 2952(2 votes) - "The Way to Wellness" It's time to start a Healthy life: your 7 days program - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Kathy DavisHow many times have you gone to sleep at night, swearing you'll go to the gym in the morning, and then changing your mind just eight hours later because when you get up, you don't feel like exercising? While this can happen to the best of us, it doesn't mean you should drop the ball ...
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