An important part of any workout routine is a good stretch afterwards. Many studies show that stretching after a workout accelerates muscle growth, and it also increases the rate of recovery. Not to mention, a good stretch just feels great. Here are a few straightforward stretches you should be doing at the end of any good upper body workout. Stretches are best done after a workout, while your body is soft and supple.
1) Neck stretches – The last thing you want to injure is your neck. Stretch your neck out slowly, without any jerky motions.
a) Side-to-side – Rest your
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Don’t Fear High Intensity
April 16th, 2012 by Angela Yorke | Strength Training
Building strength the “traditional” way may prove to be a bane for those with an impatient streak. Happily, high-intensity strength training offers an alternative to the tedious repetition that can feature in strength-building workouts. It’s also something to try if you feel that you’ve hit a wall and can’t seem to progress no matter how much time/weight/effort you put in.
The one thing high-intensity strength training has in common with high-intensity interval training (HIIT), is that both can be completed in a shorter time than conventional workouts. Unlike HIIT, high-intensity strength training does not entail anaerobic exercising, but both aim
The one thing high-intensity strength training has in common with high-intensity interval training (HIIT), is that both can be completed in a shorter time than conventional workouts. Unlike HIIT, high-intensity strength training does not entail anaerobic exercising, but both aim
Upper Body Workout: Home Style
April 12th, 2012 by Jessica B. | Strength Training
If you are starting to lose your momentum for your workouts now that New Year's Eve is a few months in the past, here are a few upper body exercises you can do while watching TV. No more excuses. These upper body exercises will give you increased strength. While they aren’t as effective as your regular gym workout, they are better than nothing, and variety is a great way to help build and develop your muscles.
1) Basic push-ups – An easy way to get moving in the comfort of your own home – start with a round of traditional
1) Basic push-ups – An easy way to get moving in the comfort of your own home – start with a round of traditional
Sand Walking
March 27th, 2012 by Bea | Walking
This past week I had the amazing opportunity to visit the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in Colorado. These dunes are the highest dunes in North America. Our first intention was to check out the dunes from afar-- after all, we still had at least 3 hours of driving to do before we got to Copper Mountain to get in a half day of skiing; however, as we got closer, we realized what we had to do; we were going to get a "run" in on the dunes.
We paid $3 per person to enter, drove to the parking
We paid $3 per person to enter, drove to the parking
Running on the Beach
March 1st, 2012 by Angela Yorke | Running
On the off chance you’ve run out of things to do on your beach holiday, or, more realistically, believe you’ve been eating too much, try going for a run on the beach first thing in the morning. Aside from the opportunity to enjoy a sunrise in relative solitude, it’s also a chance to try out actual barefoot running, although it would be prudent to start out slow and keep an eye out for debris.
Running on sand actually inflicts a lower impact on the joints than hard surfaces do. It is advisable to start out on wet sand as this
Running on sand actually inflicts a lower impact on the joints than hard surfaces do. It is advisable to start out on wet sand as this
