The balance ball, or stability ball, was invented back in the 1960's. However, with all of the new fitness technology coming out nowadays, the effectiveness of this simple piece of equipment should not be overlooked! The balance ball can be used to target several muscle groups – arms, legs, ...
READ MORE +A good posture will help you look more confident. It will also help reduce muscle pain, improve your balance, flexibility, and make you stronger. Start by paying attention to how you're sitting while at your desk or on the couch. Small adjustments like these can help you improve your posture. ...
READ MORE +Resistance training in your older years can generate a wealth of health well into your later years of life. Have you noticed within the last few weeks yourself or even your friends starting to get injured more frequently? This could be due to some very common side effects that we suffer from as we ...
READ MORE +Exercise enthusiasts like myself were all sad to see the gyms and our favourite fitness clubs close during the coronavirus pandemic. Even now, with lockdown measures easing up in the United Kingdom, it is still difficult to go to the gym, and can even feel quite scary, just like any indoor space ...
READ MORE +The ‘core’ is an important group of muscles at the centre of your body (imagine a box surrounding the middle of your body). The specific muscles that make up the core are mainly the rectus abdominis (‘abs’), transverse abdominis (the deepest internal core muscle that wraps around your sides and ...
READ MORE +Running is a great way to keep fit and it's one of the most popular forms of exercise globally. However, at least 50% of regular runners will face the problem of injury; the most common injuries being iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS), stress fractures, plantar fasciitis, patellofemoral syndrome ...
READ MORE +Diabetes occurs when the body cannot effectively manage blood sugar levels. In the UK around 4.7 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes and this number is widely expected to surpass 5.5 million by the start of the next decade if things don’t change. However, exercise therapy can help ...
READ MORE +With gym closures happening over the last few months in our country’s lockdowns, many of us have resorted to training at home. Training with your own bodyweight has become a necessity for very many people. With a small investment of a couple of pounds to buy some core sliders, (aka furniture ...
READ MORE +A strong core is the foundation of good balance and stability. It helps prevent falls and provides ample back support. In fact, you need better core strength in order to perform exercises or adopt exercises that engage the chest and midsection. It's always important to focus on building core ...
READ MORE +Title: Jailhouse Strong Author: Josh Bryant and Adam Benshea Year: 2013 Publisher: Back Arms Publications Review Focuses on Training Methods & Techniques of Prisoners with Minimum to Zero Equipment If you're looking for a training book that's something a little different from the rest, ...
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