Exercise

Resistance/Weight Training Exercises
Bone 20 Feb 2009

Resistance/Weight Training Exercises

Resistance training has become an increasingly popular exercise. There are a number of common resistance training exercises used to work the major muscle groups.
Resistance training (weight training; strength training)
Bone 07 Feb 2009

Resistance training (weight training; strength training)

Resistance training: A type of physical activity that involves some form of resistance used against a muscle contraction. There are many types of resistance that can…
Exercise Stretches
Children's health 17 Nov 2008

Exercise Stretches

Stretching refers to the flexion and extension of the skeletal muscles that are used during exercise. Stretching is an important part of exercise preparation and…
Exercise Recovery
Children's Health 17 Nov 2008

Exercise Recovery

Exercise recovery, as the name suggests, is recovery from the physical and psychological strains that exercise places on the body.
Preparing For Exercise
Bone 07 Nov 2008

Preparing For Exercise

Preparing for Exercise: A regular exercise regime is essential for a healthy and happy lifestyle. Some important steps are needed before, during and after exercising…
Pilates for Back Pain
Bone 23 Aug 2008

Pilates for Back Pain

Pilates and Back Pain: Pilates is a particularly good exercise for many people with back pain as it is designed to strengthen the deep abdominal…
Protein Shakes
Children's health 20 Aug 2008

Protein Shakes

A protein shake is a high protein beverage, usually prepared by mixing a specially formulated, high-protein powder with liquid. Here is some information on protein…
Pilates in Pregnancy
Children's Health 17 Aug 2008

Pilates in Pregnancy

Pilates is an ideal exercise during pregnancy as it is designed to strengthen the deep abdominal and pelvic floor muscles.
Obesity and Fertility
Exercise 10 Jun 2008

Obesity and Fertility

Obesity may be defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. It is a medical condition in which excess body fat builds…