A good trainer or coach has the ability to get people to do things that they don’t want to do in order to have things that they want to have. -Tom Landry
The cost of inactivity – diabetes
“The one thing that seems to deteriorate quickest with inactivity is insulin sensitivity,” says Ben Hurley, a professor of kinesiology at the university of Maryland at College park. Type 2 diabetes by far the most common kind occurs when the body becomes insensitive, or resistant, to insulin in the blood. When insulin stops working, blood […]
Simple tips for healthy eating
1. Eat slowly and stop when you are full This might sound obvious, but many people forget this, especially when they’re really hungry. Take your time and chew each bite thoroughly so you’re more aware of when you’ve had your fill. Stop when you’re full, even if it means leaving a few delicious bites on […]
Muscle cramps
Muscle cramps are painful, sustained contractions of all of the muscle fibers in a muscle. They can last for just a few seconds or continue for several hours. Although cramps can occur during sleep, they usually occur during intense exercise. No athlete or fitness buff in any sport is immune to this common condition. Thera […]
Why weight train?
Along with the other benefits of getting in shape – increased self-confidence, improved mood, longevity, and health – weight training has benefits of its own. While looking good in a bathing suit is great, there are even more reasons to get toned. Lifting weights builds muscles that can help you loose weight. Muscles burn more […]
Thirteen sports medicine myths
Myth 1. You can become fit by exercising a few minutes a week A basic element of fitness is the capacity of the heart to do work. This is called cardiovascular fitness. To achieve cardiovascular fitness, you must push your heartbeat to more than 60 percent of its maximum for at least thirty minutes three […]
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