The Best Time to Work Out
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...
Stretching to Prevent Sport Injury
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...
Safe Exercises During Pregnancy
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...
Returning to Training After An Injury
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...
Incorporating Unilateral Exercise in Your Workout
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...
Passive Versus Active Stretching
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...
How to Recover from an Intense Workout
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...
Best Workouts to Ease Back Pain
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....
5 Ways to Sneak Exercise into your Life
Exercise does not have to involve running on a treadmill for 3 hours. You don't have to keep justifying skipping the workout while there are numerous ways you can get active, without even realizing you are exercising. If waking up...
Foam Rolling for Athletes: Back
An athlete at the top of their game is a different breed of human. They hate losing – and will do anything to perfect their craft. The nature of sports tends to lead to a lot of repetitive movements, a...
