Self-myofascial release tools, such as foam rollers, trigger point balls, and massage sticks, have become some of the most popular tools used for corrective exercises, fitness, and sports performance. In fact, performing self-myofascial release has become almost a uniform component in the majority of fitness and sports performance programs. these photos show a few […]
Everybody knows they should probably exercise more… but finding the motivation and the time can be difficult. How much do you work out each week? Hopefully, the new findings that physical activity can improve cognitive function throughout a lifespan will motivate you to exercise more—regardless of your age. Resistance training promotes cognitive and functional brain […]
Dancing improves brain function on a variety of levels. Two recent studies show how different types of practice allow dancers to achieve peak performance by blending cerebral and cognitive thought processes with muscle memory and ‘proprioception’ held in the cerebellum. Through regular aerobic training that incorporates some type of dance at least once a week anyone can maximize his or her […]
“Dance Muscle Sculpting” classes are a dynamic fusion of dance and fitness, offering a unique way to improve physical health and well-being. These classes combine the rhythm and expressiveness of dance with targeted exercises aimed at sculpting and toning muscles. Participants enjoy a fun, energetic environment while engaging in movements that enhance muscle tone, promote […]
We simply can’t exercise our way out of a bad diet. If you’re eating with unrealistic goals you will fall short. get frustrated and quit. Probably even gain some additional rebound weight and be worse off than when you started! Sound familiar? There are psychologists’ offices full of people at their wit’s end. because they think they are doing the right things and […]
Interval training alternates bouts of high-intensity work with rest in repeated timed intervals. The general idea is to perform a high volume of high-intensity work in a limited time. Ultimately, it is nothing more than anaerobic training with controlled rest periods. The benefits of interval training are to both anaerobic and aerobic systems. The obvious […]
Different foods affect the body in different ways and sugar is uniquely fattening. Sugar (sucrose) and high fructose corn syrup contain two molecules: glucose and fructose. Glucose is vital to life and is an integral part of our metabolism. Our bodies produce it and we have a constant reservoir of it in the bloodstream. Every […]
People who drink diet sodas daily have three times the risk of stroke and dementia compared to people who drink one less than once a week, researchers reported Thursday. It’s yet another piece of evidence that diet drinks are not a healthy alternative to sugary drinks, and suggests that people need to limit both, […]
Should Women Take BCAAs: Whether you should take a particular supplement always depends on your fitness goals. The biggest fear for most women taking supplements is that they’ll make you look bulky and too muscular. You don’t have to worry about that in this case. BCAA supplements aren’t testosterone. Whether women should take them always […]