Swimming as exercise is an excellent way to get fit. Just swimming in the pool is great for all round fitness training. Kids love it, so encouraging an over child to swim can be great for their health. It is also good for pregnant women and the obese, because the water supports the excess . You should see your doctor of course before starting any fitness program, but the pool is a great place to work out for just about anybody. In this article we will not look at swimming itself but at … [Read more...] about Swimming as Exercise

Many people looking for core strength neglect lower back exercise while focusing on the abs. This is a huge mistake as the muscles of the back are vital for core strength. If you are undertaking any kind of workout program or even for normal day to day life, the back must be strong to avoid back injuries. Why You need Lower Back Exercise The first thing to say when we consider lower back exercise is that especially if you have current back pain or a recent injury or medical condition you … [Read more...] about Lower Back Exercise Using Yoga For Core Strength

Hip Arthritis Exercises are a very important part of pain management for anybody with arthritis in the hips. It is also probably the best way to limit the development or worsening of arthritis in all joints. Many hip arthritis exercises will also strengthen the knees which is important because arthritis in these joints is often linked. A person with stiff and painful hips will tend to put stress on the knees when walking to reduce their pain, and this stress can often produce problems of … [Read more...] about Hip Arthritis Exercises

The best way to add muscle is to do compound exercises. Compound exercises are the kind of exercise that work more than one muscle group and although compound exercises are harder to do they tend to have a bigger payback in muscle mass gained. If you are looked to lose compound exercises are also good as they tend to concentrate on the massive muscle groups that will help to increase your metabolism. One thing to really concentrate on when doing compound exercises is to make sure that you … [Read more...] about The Best Compound Exercises

The Alternate Dumbbell press is a great exercise for you shoulders and triceps as well as good for coordination for the upper body. Position: A standing position with the feet a comfortable distance apart and a dumbbell held in each hand at the shoulders. Action: From this position, the dumbbells are pushed overhead until the arms are locked at the elbows, then returned to the shoulders and the motion repeated. The arms are extended overhead alternately. First, one dumbbell is … [Read more...] about The Alternate Dumbbell Press

As millions of Americans in February have almost given up on those new years resolutions, many are getting in over their heads. According to Stacy Berman, a New York City certified personal trainer and founder of Stacy’s Boot Camp, “when a person decides to attempt lifting and exercise on their own, they are at great risk for injury, which can set them back even further than where they started.” Stacy notes that almost everyone knows that lifting a heavy object without bending at the knees … [Read more...] about 5 Exercises Done Wrong – How To Do Them Right

A stiff legged deadlift is a great stretch to make sure that you are always improving your flexibility. Not only initially will you be able to tell how well you are doing, but as you improve your flexibility you will have better body control and your movement will be much better. First remember if you are going to stretch you need to be very careful to only stretch after having warmed up. Stretching while you are cold can lead to muscle pulls. Have a short 5 minute warmup of cardio so that … [Read more...] about The Stiff Legged Deadlift

An inclined board is a board so arranged that it will permit the user to perform the abdominal exercises with the body at an angle to the floor. This apparatus is a board about 20 to 24 inches wide and 6 or 7 feet long, with a strap across one end of it. The end with the strap is placed on a stand or fastened to the wall to give the desired slant to the incline. What Is An Inclined Board? The steeper the slant of the board, the move difficult is the exercise. For most purposes, the height … [Read more...] about Inclined Board Exercises

Motor fitness is a more inclusive term than physical fitness. Physical fitness combines strength, stamina, and cardiovascular reserve. Motor fitness includes these and adds agility, balance, "explosive" power, and speed. This concept has more limited value for the sportsman but approaches an even higher level of general fitness. Because more parameters are measured, these tests tend to become increasingly complex and complicated. This concept has more limited value for the sportsman but … [Read more...] about Muscle and joint fitness – JCR Test

Stretching is a great way of stopping or at least doing a large part in the prevention of sports injuries. The simple act of stretching will give you more benefits than simply cutting your risk or injury it will also help you to gain muscle, agility and coordination. According to my podiatrist plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick ligament that runs from the heel bone to the ball of the foot. This problem can be caused by degeneration (wearing out) of the plantar … [Read more...] about Stretching to Prevent Injuries

Hand weightsfor women are a great way to get a good workout. Women can develop osteoporosis or bone loss as they age. Fortunately, resistance training or strength training can help prevent osteoporosis. It is not necessary to lift heavy weights to keep the bones and joints strong. Exercises with hand weightsfor women will result in stronger bones and muscles. Hand Weights For Women Women who are just starting their strength training program can exercise with light hand weightsor … [Read more...] about Exercises for Women Using Hand Weights

It is a great idea to do back exercises at home if you want to improve your core strength and overall fitness. Many people ignore the back when they are working out, just because they cannot see it. Instead, they want to develop firm abs or strong biceps and triceps that look good in the mirror. But forgetting about your back is dangerous. Overdeveloping the abs and chest without strengthening the muscles of the back can lead to injuries that could throw out your program for weeks or even … [Read more...] about How To Do Back Exercises At Home

Position: A supine position on the floor with the knees straight and the heels together. The bar is held at straight arms' length over the chest with the elbows locked. Action: From this position, the arms are lowered overhead, keeping the elbows rigid or locked. The moment the knuckles touch the floor the bar is returned to the starting position over the chest. Breathing: Inhale as the bar is lowered to the floor and exhale as it is raised over the chest. Progression: The movement … [Read more...] about Straight Arm Pull Over

The dumbbell swing engages most of the muscles along the posterior chain, which basically refers to your back, from the calves and hamstrings all the way to the upper trapezius. Other muscles include the deltoids, the rectus abdominis and the forearms. The force generated by the swing also engages significant joint activity in the knees, hips, shoulders and ankles How To Do The Dumbbell Swing Position: A standing position with the feet fairly wide apart, the arms at the sides with a … [Read more...] about The Dumbbell Swing