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The Ability to Do More with Less Swimming offers something no other aerobic exercise does: the ability to work your body without harsh impact to your skeletal system. When the human body is submerged in water, it automatically becomes lighter. When immersed to the waist, your body bears just 50 percent of its weight; dunk yourself to […]
Everyone knows that running is a great way to get into shape, but did you know that it can benefit almost every part of your body, as well as lift your mood? Running is incredibly effective at making you healthier in a number of ways. While it may not be everybody’s favourite form of exercise, […]
Foam rollers offer many of the same benefits as a sports massage, without the big price tag. The foam roller not only stretches muscles and tendons but it also breaks down soft tissue adhesions and scar tissue. By using your own body weight and a cylindrical foam roller you can perform a self-massage or myofascial […]
Here are 20 very good reasons to get up off the couch and get your heart rate up. These should inspire you. A 30-minute walk every day can do more for your long-term health than all the efforts of a dozen doctors and their medication. Not only does exercise improve your health, even if you […]
Compression has long been used in the treatment of a number of circulation and inflammatory disorders such as deep vein thrombosis. In recent years we have seen more and more athletes wearing compression garments during training and while competing. What are the benefits to wearing compression and why have they become so popular ? While […]
If your running shoe is your most important piece of running kit, then for women a good fitting Sports Bra is a very close second. If the breasts have little or no support while running(or any athletic activity), then the stretching of the breast tissue caused by bouncing or movement can result in sagging and […]
Running better, from head to toe. Head Tilt How you hold your head is key to overall posture, which determines how efficiently you run. Let your gaze guide you. Look ahead naturally, not down at your feet, and scan the horizon. This will straighten your neck and back, and bring them into alignment. Don’t allow […]
When you run your heart rate increases, so you are likely to produce more sweat. For this reason, you need breathable clothing that is capable of wicking moisture from your skin. Clothing made from cotton should be avoided as the cotton tends to absorb moisture, which causes the clothes to be heavy and wet during […]
