Month: May 2016
Six Things to Know About Muscle Imbalances
May 24, 2016
What are the reasons you exercise? Is it to Improve aesthetic appearance, lose weight or enhance athletic performance? These are three very popular reasons why many people exercise. While we all want the benefits from working out, few people will walk into a gym or health club and tell the staff they […]
Build Core Strength
May 16, 2016
Did you know that an estimated 85 percent of Americans will be plagued with back pain at some point in their lives? Low-back pain is the second most common ailment in the United States, resulting in yearly costs of approximately $50 billion a year. Back pain and spinal issues can significantly reduce quality of […]
STUDY: WALKERS BURN MORE CALORIES THAN PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT
May 10, 2016
Do you hate to run and like to walk, but think that walking doesn’t burn as many calories? A new study has some encouraging news: The equations commonly used to predict the number of calories burned during walking count too few calories in nearly all cases on level surfaces. Here’s why: Standardized equations […]
EFFECTIVE EXERCISES TO TARGET THE GLUTES
May 2, 2016
Would you like to have strong, functional and shapely glutes? Find out how below. The glutes are one of the largest muscle groups in the body and are vital for both life and sport. Unfortunately, dysfunctions elsewhere in the body can create problems in the glutes and hips. As an example, dysfunction […]