Core strength training is a popular activity for many fitness enthusiasts. Did you know that there are certain types of strength training for your core that can actually improve your running form and abilities? In fact, there are several types of core training exercises that use an exercise ball that are designed specifically for runners, which contribute to overall form, stamina, and running ability. Below I have listed a few of these exercises that will not only tone your core, but will also contribute to a better running ability.
Ivana Nisaro, of Carmichael Training Systems, recommends doing the following exercises
Posts Tagged ‘muscles’
Yoga Increases Upper Arm Strength
December 20th, 2011 by Jessica B. | Healthy Resolutions
If you have never tried yoga, it might sound strange to hear that it is a great way to build upper arm strength, but it is. Because yoga involves maintaing positions for a long period of time, it can be a great way to build up muscle tone and arm strength.
The advantage of using yoga as a way to build arm strength is that you are using your body to provide resistance. It is also a good way of building strength and tone as you develop flexibility, which means less chance of injury.
Here are a few yoga postures you
The advantage of using yoga as a way to build arm strength is that you are using your body to provide resistance. It is also a good way of building strength and tone as you develop flexibility, which means less chance of injury.
Here are a few yoga postures you
Stairs Tiring You Out?
November 10th, 2011 by Bea | Walking
Have you ever noticed that you can walk and walk and walk without losing your breath, but that walking up four flights of stairs can tire you out so easily? I know that is the case for me. All of my classes are on the fourth floor, and in fact, my room is on the fourth floor as well, so I frequently find myself taking the stairs. It always amazes me that I can be so out of breath once I get to the top, but somehow, the stairs always seem to get the best of me.
One would think
One would think
Recovery After Strength Training
November 4th, 2011 by Angela Yorke | Strength Training
The same commitment you bring to strength training sessions should also be carried into the recovery period that follows. Most of the time, people forget that physical exertion causes “injury” to muscles. Accordingly, muscles that have healed adequately from injury are stronger and last longer, i.e., you gain strength and endurance.
Thus, recovery after strength training is important, but most of us, myself included, tend to neglect this aspect. In fact, post-strength training recovery is easy, but as with almost everything else in life, requires persistence to ensure success.
One of the first things you should do following a strength training
Thus, recovery after strength training is important, but most of us, myself included, tend to neglect this aspect. In fact, post-strength training recovery is easy, but as with almost everything else in life, requires persistence to ensure success.
One of the first things you should do following a strength training
As You Grow Older, Don’t Lose Your Muscles!
April 4th, 2011 by Bea | Strength Training
A new study done by the University of Michigan Health system has recently reported that just because you are getting older, that does not mean that you have to lose the battle against muscle and strength loss. In fact, they have even ventured so far as to say that your "Golden Years" can actually be a great time to get stronger than you have ever been.
No matter how young you are, it still holds true that the more inactive you are, the more muscle loss you will experience -- that is just common knowledge. As you grow older, you
No matter how young you are, it still holds true that the more inactive you are, the more muscle loss you will experience -- that is just common knowledge. As you grow older, you
