Archive for September, 2008
Everyday Non-Workout Fitness (Sept 26, 2008)
Friday, September 26th, 2008Unless you’ve been living on Mars for the last decade, finding time to “work-out” 3-5 times a week is a qualifying factor for living a healthy life. The medical community and experts in fitness all agree on this point; they also agree that on average, adults should strive to condition the cardio-respiratory system for 30 [...]
Exercise of the Week: Roll Ups
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008Crunches are the abdominal exercise of choice for friends and foes of fitness alike. However, improper form, use of gravity to propel the body, and even the basic mechanics of the crunch limit the results most people see.
A roll up is a modern version of the full-body sit up that our grandparents probably did in [...]
Better Breathing (Sept 19, 2008)
Thursday, September 18th, 2008This week we want you to take a conscious look at your ability to breathe, learn a little more about how important quality breathing is, and practice deep-belly -or diaphragmatic - breathing.
Exercise of the Week: Diaphragmatic Breathing
Monday, September 15th, 2008Deep belly breathing will improve performance and endurance in any sport, making it easier for our muscles to work for longer periods without getting fatigued.
Posture Makes Perfect (Sept 12, 2008)
Sunday, September 14th, 2008Did you know that you can boost your metabolism, alleviate chronic pain, and
achieve better overall health just by improving your posture? You can!
Imbalances in your posture and muscular/joint alignment are formed over time
through standing, sitting, working out, and sleeping habits. For most of our
young adult lives, these imbalances are barely noticeable as adults age,
however, chronic [...]
Exercise of the Week: Scapular Retraction
Wednesday, September 10th, 2008One of the easiest ways to train the shoulders to naturally roll back into proper alignment is scapular retraction, and there are several variations of this movement.