Muscle Recovery for Athletes
The intensity levels required to successfully train for a triathlon or marathon eventually take their toll on a body in one way or another. Athletes involved in training at this level need to look at their nutrition, overall body conditioning, and recovery as well keeping up to date with the training for the event itself. As training levels intensify and athletes begin to cover longer distances and increase speed, muscle recovery between sessions becomes vital.
Often Overlooked Benefits of an Exercise ProgramWant to feel better, have more energy, feel more confident and even live longer? Look no further than exercise. The health benefits of an exercise program are hard to ignore in today’s world. However, there are some often overlooked benefits of an exercise program and regular physical activity. Regardless of your age, sex or physical ability, these benefits are yours for the taking.
Swimming for FitnessA guy named Dr. Stephen Blair (University of South Carolina) conducted an extended survey to study the effectiveness of swimming for fitness. What he found was remarkable. The study was conducted over a period of years, and measured the health benefits of more than forty thousand study participants, ranging in ages from twenty-nine to ninety. His conclusion was that swimming is hands down the best form of exercise you can undertake, beating out perennial favorites jogging and walking. In fact, the study concludes that if you incorporate swimming as the major form of exercise, you’re a staggering fifty percent less likely to die.
Swim Spa Prices – Not for the Faint of HeartIf you’re interested in a swim spa, you may have checked online for various models of swim spas for sale, and if you did that, then you may have walked away with a bit of sticker shock. Unlike a hot tub, which you can pick up for as little as three thousand dollars, a good swim spa can set you back thirty to forty thousand dollars, or more, and that’s just for the initial purchase. After that, you’re looking at installation fees, possible landscaping changes, depending on where you want it, and maintenance and upkeep. All that to say that from a purely cost-based perspective, this is not a cheap addition to your home.
Walking Vs Running – Just Because You Can Doesn’t Mean You ShouldThere’s one health and fitness controversy that seems to be timeless in its ability to cause confusion and frustration. Walking versus running… which is better for fat loss?
The Top Four Tips For Double Kettlebell Squat TrainingThe squat is one of the most productive exercises when done right. Here is a list of the top four tips for getting the most out of it in your training.
Improve Athletic Performance by Correcting the Old InjuriesAre you willing to have a greater vertical jump and endurance? Or, do you complain frequently that you are unable to run at a fast pace? Then, you need to improve athletic performance, which is why you are lacking behind in sports activities.
5 Tips for the FiveFingers NewbieIf you are a runner and are tired of battling injuries, read on. Barefoot running has been gaining traction and may be the cure to your ills.
Parkour Moves – Parkour Training, Is This Martial Art?Parkour Moves come from Parkour Training with the goal of obstacle avoidance in the natural environment. Can you apply Parkour as a Martial Art? What unique abilities does a Parkour expert bring to the martial arts?
Sitting Can Be FatalMany information age jobs require long stretches of sitting in front of a computer. Yet studies have consistently shown that hours of sitting is dangerous to one’s health. However, desk exercise allows one to work at a computer and still move.
Workout Exercises At Home For WomenDiscover how to find your target heart rate for optimal weight loss. Find out how to long you need to exercise per week and per session. Also, how to begin an exercise program and what exercise you should you should do.
How to Choose the Best Workout ProgramWe have all ended up looking for the best workout program before. It’s tough enough to get encouraged to train without needing to search through a variety of books and magazines that all seem to say something different. What makes matters worse is that since most sites, magazines, and gurus are selling something how can we know what works?