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Active Isolated Stretching

by Denise Druce January 9th, 2013| Fitness Expert
For several decades, many fitness experts, myself included, have encouraged clients to hold static stretches for 30 to 60 seconds in order to get maximum benefit. We went from preaching that everyone should stretch before workouts to stretching after workouts, or doing stretching as a stand-alone activity,

A Leaner, More Limber You

by Melissa Koerner November 21st, 2012| Fitness Expert
There’s a big misconception that stretching is only for people who workout or people who are athletes.  And many people who do workout, don’t see the benefits of stretching.

If you think that stretching is a waste of your time, I encourage you to keep reading, because EVERONE benefits from

The Importance of Form

by Jessica B. September 21st, 2012| Lower Body, Strength Training
When working on building strength in the lower body, you really need to keep an eye on form at all times. If you ignore form and rush exercises, you could end up injuring your legs and making it more difficult for you to continue your exercise routine. Here are

Fascinating Fascia

by Denise Druce July 11th, 2012| Fitness Expert
According to Wikipedia, “fascia is soft connective tissue that provides support and protection for most structures within the human body, including muscle. This soft tissue can become restricted due to disease, overuse, trauma, infections, or inactivity. This restriction often results in pain, muscle tension, and diminished blood flow.”

We spend

Dealing with Muscle Soreness

by Carlo Celotti February 1st, 2012| Fitness Expert
Now that many of you are a month into your New Year's resolutions and probably feeling a bit sore and stiff from using your body in ways you haven't in a long time, here are some tips to help you deal with that soreness.

1. Try taking contrast showers. This is where following

Tips for New Runners

by Heather Duchan September 29th, 2011| Running
Running is a great cardio workout, requiring little to get started other than quality running shoes and a road or track to train on. Before embarking on running as a cardio exercise though, heed some tips to get the best and safest results.

Talk to your doctor. Running is usually

Exercising at the Office

by Bea May 20th, 2011| Exercise Equipment, Exercises
The following suggestions will help you keep your body alert at the office instead of slumped and ineffective.

I’m sure you have heard this multiple times, but the most important “exercise” that you can practice at your desk job is to sit with the proper posture. A good chair is

Strength Training: Lower Back

by Louise March 29th, 2011| Exercises, Strength Training
It seems as if everyone gets a back injury at some point in their life. Because these injuries typically are a result of improper lifting, the most common suggestion for avoiding back injury is simplly to lift the proper amount of weight in the proper manner. Certainly, this will

Morning Stretches

by Bea November 4th, 2010| Exercises
Even if you cannot exercise every single day, even though you should, something that you should try to incorporate into your daily regime is stretching. It does not have to be for a long time, ten minutes will even do the trick, and it will actually give you a

Ready to Run

by TJ Davis September 30th, 2010| Running
Exercise is essential to good health, and one of the most popular forms of exercise is running. Running is one of the best cardio workouts you can give your body. It increases heart rate, improves blood flow, and enhances delivery of oxygen to muscles. It also tones your muscles

Neck Flexibility

by TJ Davis June 10th, 2010| Exercises
Loss of mobility and flexibility are common results of aging. Regular moderate exercise can help reduce the symptoms that lead to these results. When you are choosing an exercise program, the neck should be given special consideration. Any sort of fitness routine can be detrimental to the back and

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