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 … [Read more...] about Stretching to Prevent Injuries
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Exercises for Women Using Hand Weights
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 … [Read more...] about Exercises for Women Using Hand Weights
How To Do Back Exercises At Home
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 … [Read more...] about How To Do Back Exercises At Home
Straight Arm Pull Over
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 … [Read more...] about Straight Arm Pull Over
The Dumbbell Swing
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 … [Read more...] about The Dumbbell Swing