Cardio is Cool -- Stretching is Warm
I condition my body to play competitive sports; particularly, I play racquetball 3 to 4 times a week.
Cardio workouts are part of my conditioning.
Stretching is just as important because flex ...
Snow and Global Warming
I think it's truly sad that ski seasons are being cut short due to global warming. Here in California it seems the window to get out to the slopes is getting smaller and smal ...
warm up before stretching
Do at least 15-20 minutes of cardio before stretching your muscles-stretching cold muscle can cause injury; also do your stretches slowly and no sudden twisting motion, especially with your back. I've ...
Playtime Workout Warm Up for Moms and Toddlers
A sound workout includes a good warm up. A light aerobic activity elevates the body temperature. It signals your body to shift it’s focus from your organs and main body functions to your muscles and o ...
The Importance of Warm-ups and Cool-Downs
Warm-ups and cool-downs are vital to any work out program because they ease the body into and out of strenuous physical exertion. They should last about 5-10 minutes a piece and consist of gentle act ...
Badminton: Warm-up to prevent injury
Badminton is normally taken as a relaxing sport that is not strenuous. However, when played competitively, it becomes important to warm up to avoid sprains and strains. It's best before beginning a ...
Global Warming Diet Saves the World
... away your waistline, but to minimize the environmental impact of your food consumption.
Global Warming Diet is by American chef Laura Stec and climate change expert Eugene Cordero. They say it's ...
Warm and tender lump on inner thigh
Male 21 yrs oldI was getting out of the shower and noticed a pimple like lump on my inner thigh ( near the crease between leg and pubic region ). I popped it because it had a white head and pus like ...
Back On Your Bike? Make Sure You Warm Up to...
... This means you won't fatigue halfway through your ride or injure yourself the first time back out. Warming up, by starting slowly and not riding your hardest at the beginning of a workout, will help ...
The Snack Table
What can you do to contribute to a healthy snack table? Over the holidays, we are tempted to cheat on our healthy diets with delectable treats, but p ...
