Here are some most important facts about rheumatoid arthritis: About one half of one percent of the population has rheumatoid arthritis, about 20 million people around the world and most of these people (about three-quarters) are women The condition usually appears in middle life, in the forties or fifties In rheumatoid arthritis, the synovial membrane […]
Arthritis: What is it?
Lots of people were asking me lately about arthritis, osteoarthritis and osteoporosis and how exercise helps to prevent or improve these conditions. I decided to do research about these diseases and find the most effective exercise program to prevent or improve conditions caused by them. 1. Arthritis There are over 120 kinds of arthritis, all […]
Cool the pain
From fitness magazine: A cold water is a better bet than hot bath to help prevent muscle soreness after workout. Immersing yourself in chilled water is like an ice pack for your entire body. When you exercise, your blood vessels open wider and stay that way for at least an hour afterward. Soreness occurs when […]
Get a jump on stronger bones
From fitness magazine about benefits of jumping-kind of exercise: You know high-impact exercise builds bone mass, but how much does it take for results?A recent study found that women who did an average of just one 60-minute high-intensity exercise session a week (running at a 7.5-minute-mile pace, jumping and aerobic stepping), as well as two […]
Extra moves that make a difference
Here are my top ten ways to add movement to your daily routine: 1. Take the stairs Skip the elevator or escalator and take the stairs. 2. Skip the parking space Instead of circling the parking lot looking for that perfect space, park at the far end and walk. 3. Walk or bike instead of […]
Good trainer or coach
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
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 […]