While there is now some evidence that increased core strength can be useful in both prevention and treatment of various forms of back pain and injury, there is also recent research showing that improvement in hamstring flexibility will result in better movement strategies and reduce the risk of back strain in daily life.
Flexibility is a poorly understood and poorly executed pursuit within the health and fitness industry. Improving range of motion in the adult population is a completely different ball game. What type of stretch should I perform? When is the best time to stretch?
We are all surrounded with many opportunities to do whatever we want. Getting fit, losing weight and live a healthy life is flooding with information, tips and tools available over the internet. But despite the range of options available to us why do we sometimes keep putting it off? Here are some tips to put it back on!
Eid celebrations are in order as Ramadan comes to a near end. What happens when Ramadan is over? How easy is it to fall back into overeating? How hard is it to start going back to the gym if you’d taken a break during Ramadan? have you thought about how you plan to ease back into your daily routine? Here are some tips on how to maintain, establish (or re-establish) a normal, healthy diet and exercise routine when the rules of Ramadan no longer guide your schedule:
We all know exercise works to prevent, improve or control many health conditions. It is also fun and feels great. But what about during Ramadan? Exercise in Ramadan is less about going to the gym, or having a structured program but rather incorporating some physical activity into your daily life. The key to safe exercising in Ramadan is to adjust your routine and listen to YOUR body. During the day (while fasting) focus on maintaining normal activities and catching up on sleep with short power naps.
Your body hears everything that your mind says. Reveal the body you never knew you had.
There are no limits set, except by you… whether you drive it, bike it or run it… the end result is you show up!
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