If you’ve been around athletes and others who are avid fitness buffs, you have probably heard about the fat-burning zone for your heart rate. This idea follows the belief that when your heart rate gets to a certain place, you...
Eating the right foods before you exercise is important. It helps you get more out of your workout and improves your overall health. Here are some tips to help you make good choices about what you eat before your exercise...
You might have found yourself wondering about the best time to work out. You're certainly not alone in this endless debate. While some people get up at dawn to fasten their sneakers and jog or hit the gym, others are...
Sports are a major cause of injury among professional athletes and other players. An injury can have short-term and long-term consequences, taking away the fun of the sport and the health benefits of exercise. While it's not always possible to...
Indulging in exercise when you have a baby on board provides numerous health benefits. Prenatal exercises can improve sleep, control weight, improve mood, and strengthen muscles in preparation for birth, among others. However, consult your healthcare professional in case of...
Getting an injury is no fun, especially when it forces you to abandon your exercise routine. While most focus on the treatment and the healing process, taking a break from the training is sometimes worse than getting injured. However, regardless...
Unilateral exercises involve the use of a single leg or single arm in working out rather than using both concurrently as in bilateral training. Training both sides at once offers a lot of benefits but may also lead to injury...
Raise your hand if you thought that stretching was just stretching, and there were no nuances to it. Hold a stretch for a bit and call it a day – nothing to see here. It isn't exactly rocket science, so...
Recovery and rest are essential components of any workout program. Recovery is as important as the workout itself. It's critical for preventing injury, tissue and muscle repair, replenishing energy, and gaining maximum benefits from the workout. There are various ways...
Most people experience episodes of back pain at some point in their life. While some make a trip to the doctor, others rest hoping the back pain will go away. However, performing certain exercises can also help alleviate back pain....
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