It is very important to stretch before exercising. If you are about to exercise you should do some stretches before you start. Stretching will prevent pulled muscles and aches and pains. It will also help to improve your range of motion in some joints. You will soon find that stretching yourself fit is both enjoyable…
STRETCHING; Why Should I?
This short article looks at some of the tips, tricks and helpful hints you can use to help prevent sports injury and do-away with stiff, aching muscles & joints. It’s been put together to answer some of the more common questions we get regarding stretching and sports injury, and details a number of useful sports…
Should You Do Stretching Exercises Before You Work Out?
Everyone needs to make use of some good stretching exercises before they do any other kinds of exercises. Stretching exercises are not something that you need to do just once or twice a week. It is important that you do some great stretching exercises before you exercise each and every time. These stretching exercises will…
Should We Stretch Before Exercise?
Stretching is a term that is used very loosely in the fitness industry. Everybody has been taught as young kids to stretch out. I remember in 1st grade physical education, my teacher leading us through stretches before a game of kickball. When to stretch or not to stretch at all is the question you can…
Running to Stay Fit
One of the easiest sports to start is running as it involves very little equipment. As long as you have sneakers or running shoes, you can start to enjoy the benefits and really experience running. Running is one of the sports that exercises your entire body and keeps your blood pumping all through out. It…
3 Advantages of Running in the Morning
All other things being equal, is there any reason why running in the morning should be different from running any other time of day? I think running in the morning has many advantages over running later in the day. Here are my top 3 reasons you should get up in the morning to go for…
Running for Your Health – The Physical Benefits of Running
Concerned with your recent weight gain and the family health history, you’ve thought about dieting and exercising but just haven’t made the time. You’ve heard that running is good for you but will it take care of those issues on your doctors list of concerns. Here are the top physical benefits of running. 1. Cardiovascular…
5 Tips to Running Fitness
Running, either you love it or you hate it, for most people there does not seem to be any in between. Assuming, then, that you love it, or at least the idea of getting and staying fit through running your little socks off, there are, as with any activity you are not accustomed to, some…
Running for Fitness – The Benefits of a Slow Jog
We know that running will help us become fit and lean, but what benefits do we receive from going for a slow jog? Slow jogging 3 times per week can deliver the health benefits you’d expect from an exercise program while avoiding some of the potential problems that can arise from more vigorous training. Here…
What to Expect in a Personal Training Session
Congratulations! So you have taken the first step and set up a Personal Training Session. It is widely regarded as the most effective and beneficial solution towards creating and living a happy, healthy and fit lifestyle. What can you expect in your first Personal Training Session? Most personal fitness trainers will spend the first session…