You may have heard me harp on about avoiding static stretching before a class. Especially if you were one of my students. As I have always said static stretching before exercise opens you up to injury. To my surprise not only can it open you up to injury static stretching will also decrease your performance and strength! Static stretching before exercise makes the muscles more prone to injury due to the elongation of the muscle fibers and then applying force on them during your exercise ...
Don’t Take a Sedentary Lifestyle Lying Down
It’s with good reason that people refer to sitting as the new smoking. A sedentary lifestyle causes or contributes to a host of physical and mental health problems, including some of the most serious: cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and depression, to name only a few. Americans as a group are quite sedentary, making it unsurprising that diseases such as the ones just mentioned are so prevalent. Sedentarism affects all age groups, too, from children to seniors, and everyone in ...
Lose Weight While Playing Around: Aerial Fitness
Are you the type of person that does not like exercising? I’m going to get real with you and say that I am one of those people. But what if you could get strong, loose weight and make new friends while playing around? Welcome to the world of aerial fitness and its ‘WOW’ factor. Fun-focused, carefree and casual-style stretching and strength training activities. If you believe: “I love to lose weight while playing around” – aerial fitness is for you, because “Aerial is all about ...
7 Hot Summer Body Tips To Get A Toned Bikini Body
Looking for that slender summer body this season? Well, let’s face it: there is no great bikini body without a proper diet and regular exercise. So, if you’ve put on some extra curves during the winter, you still have all of spring to get your body into shape for Summer. With the Corna Virus and the lack of open establishments at the moment, it can make it harder to get motivated and stay dedicated to your exercise regime. I know personally I need to attend a yoga class in order to get out ...
Health and Well-Being Hacks for Frazzled Modern Moms
Being a mom these days is far from easy, with a one and three-year-old I feel as though I am constantly fighting a losing battle to two wild tornados tearing up my house, hair and whatever else is at hand. Hurricane Harper & Harrison. Category 3 & 5. Fortunately, there are some things you can do that will help to slightly ease the stress and strain of daily life and parenthood. Taking time out to check in with yourself to make a plan to enhance your health and well-being is ...
7 Strengthening Hip Adduction Exercises
If you are looking to stabilise your hips through exercising your adductors, you may be surprised that increasing the strength and loading in the knee can decrease the loading in the hips. It is this relationship that we will employ in our exercise program by working on strengthening the hips and the knees for the best results. The Relationship Between The Hips and Knees While you would not want to make this a permanent solution as you can weaken the hips by not exercising them it is a ...
Fitness Faux Pas: 10 Common Pitfalls You MUST Learn To Avoid
Generally speaking, all exercise is good exercise. But anybody trying to unlock their full potential should acknowledge the need to tailor a strategy to their individual needs. Whether you're a novice or an experienced fitness enthusiast hoping to reach the next phase of your progress. Avoiding the negative features is as important as adopting the positives. While you won't necessarily be affected by all of the items below, take note of what you identify with to help you improve your fitness ...
4 Ways to Help Kids Fall in Love with Books
We live in the age of social media and instant gratification, therefore, it isn’t a surprise that kids are less prone to reading, due to shorter attention span and lower concentration levels. But, teaching your kids the beauty of reading can significantly improve their vocabulary, and boost their self-confidence. Still, not all parents know how to approach this subject with patience and care, so for that reason, here are a few helpful tips that will help your kid fall in love with books and ...
8 Keys for Staying Committed to Your Fitness Goals
If you are reading this article, you have most likely already taken critical steps in your fitness journey. You have decided to pursue a healthier, more fit lifestyle, and that is great! What comes next, though, is staying committed to that choice. Long after the emotion of the decision has worn off, what are you going to use to keep you motivated for success? Well, if you have set it up the right way, you should have a fitness game plan that is going to keep you committed, motivated, and ...
5 Tips On Throwing A Great Baby Shower
Baby showers are a lovely way to celebrate the mother to be and her baby before it’s arrival. It’s a celebration for friends and family to come around, play games, and raise a glass or two in the mummy-to-be’s honor. Here are some tips on throwing a great baby shower. Image Source Determine A Budget A budget is essential when it comes to planning an event because they can quickly escalate into something that eats away at your bank balance. Usually, the mother to be gets one of her ...
3 Strength Exercises That Are Great For Flexibility
Are you looking to get limber and strong? When you are trying to increase flexibility, stretching your body is imperative. There are plenty of great stretches to help improve flexibility and they need to be part of your regular routine. However, you should also introduce some strength exercises as well. Contortionists use a mixture of strength and flexibility training in order to have the flexibility and strength to hold their bodies in extreme poses. Most people assume that strength ...
Are You Looking For A Change?
When you're young, it's so easy to reinvent yourself. We all have that collection of photographs from different phases in our lives that make us cringe. Sure, your goth phase might be incredibly embarrassing now, but it just goes to show how easy it can be to change up your style whenever you like. However, as you get older, it can often feel as though you're stuck in some kind of rut and the idea of reinventing yourself no longer applies. However, that's simply not the case. It doesn't ...
