If you’ve ever been bored stiff in the gym, you may have found yourself wondering: is hiking a good alternative to the gym? Between the physical exercise and joy of being outdoors, it can be a great choice for many. Both hiking as well as going to the gym are…
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Very important at every age for healthy bones, exercise is important for treating as well as preventing osteoporosis. Not only can exercise enhance your bone health, in addition it can increase muscle strength, coordination, and balance, and lead to better complete health. As with muscle, bone is living tissue which…
Read MoreYou don’t need to be a bodybuilder or a professional athlete in order to reap the benefits of weight training. When performed correctly, weight training can help you lose fat, increase your strength and muscle tone, and boost your bone density. If not done correctly, however, weight training won’t give…
Read MoreAs the understanding of the importance of health and wellness increases, the fitness industry continues to grow and gain popularity. The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted much of the traditional fitness industry, so causing personal trainers and owners of fitness-related businesses to begin offering many of their services virtually. Running a…
Read MoreSo how important is flexibility training for Cross Fitters? Did you stretch after your recent workout? If you did, given that this type of training is a regular part of your programme, chances are very good that – in time – you will gain a significant advantage over your fellow…
Read MoreA fitness professional cannot do all tasks on his own. He or she requires the support as well as guidance of others to be excellent in whatever he does. Complex goals can easily be accomplished if fitness professionals – as well as other gym employees – work together as a…
Read MoreExercising at the right intensity can help you get the most out of your physical activity — making sure you’re not pushing too hard or too little. There are three heart rates that you should be considering when training in order to get fit Resting Heart Rate This is your…
Read MoreIf you haven’t already seen the battle rope workout videos on social media or seen someone working on them in the gym, you might be missing out on the best workout for building muscle and burning fat. They are easy to learn, give you an intense workout, and help you…
Read MoreFew team sports around are as physically demanding as soccer is. The average professional soccer player now covers over 10km in a 90-minute match. At the moment, it’s not just about increasing lung capacity. The pressures of the game have increased so much that being bigger, more powerful and explosive…
Read MoreThe PACER (which stands for Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run) test is a variation of the Beep Test. The PACER is part of the FitnessGram and Brockport test families. The FitnessGram PACER Test is a multistage aerobic capacity test which gradually gets more difficult as it goes on. This fitness…
Read MoreThe COVID 19 pandemic has made the need for technology across all aspects of life patently evident: from online education software to AI tools to sports training at home. Under social distancing measures, sports training facilities – such as gyms, sports fields and training centres – are not operating as…
Read MoreSports psychology is the study of exactly how psychology affects sports, athletic performance, exercise as well as physical activity. Some sports psychologists work in conjunction with professional athletes and coaches in order to improve performance as well as increase motivation. Other professionals utilise exercise and sports in order to enhance…
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