While you will need upper body strength to compete in tennis, most of your power comes from your legs and torso, which is where you should concentrate your workouts. In addition to increasing muscular size and strength, you’ll want to…
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Overview Glutamine, also known as L-Glutamine, is one of the 20 amino acids located in the human body. Because the body is capable of producing glutamine, not needing to obtain it from diet or supplementation sources, it’s classified as a…
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The rectus abdominis is the muscle that runs from the chest to the pubis. This long muscle covers the front of the upper and lower torso. The best way to train the lower section of this muscle is by constantly…
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Having perky, lifted breasts is something women desire. However, finding the solution through exercise might be a foreign concept. The pectoral muscles are located under the breasts and run across your entire chest region. By strengthening the pectorals with exercise…
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The spinal column runs the length of your back, from your skull to your buttocks. Your upper body is connected and supported by your spine. The spine moves to perform the basic movements of bending, extending and rotating. Correct spinal…
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Overview Despite the differences in all martial arts in the world, all fighters need exceptional stability (ability to control movement and stay balanced), mobility (freedom of movement), proprioception (body awareness), stamina, functional strength, endurance and power. All martial artists must…
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Flex balls are popular strength training tools. You will most likely hear flex balls referred to as Swiss balls because they were introduced by physical therapists in Switzerland. Stability balls, exercise balls, yoga balls and physio balls are other common…
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The muscles of your hips are responsible for several movements. Common exercises for the hips target the hip flexor group, hip abductors and the glutes. The hip flexors bring the hip forward and the abductors move the hip outward and…
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Whether you are pre- or post-natal, Pilates exercises will get you in shape. Pilates exercises pre-baby will contribute to making your delivery easier, reducing back pain and lowering feelings of anxiety and stress. Post-natal exercises speed recovery and correct muscle…
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Your shoulder girdle is made up of your clavicle and scapula bones, which connect together to form a ring that sits on top of your rib cage. According to “Principles of Anatomy & Physiology,” by Sandra R. Grabowski & Gerald…
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The stomach has a long band of muscle that runs from the chest to pelvis called the rectus abdominis. Sheaths of muscle known as the obliques are located on the sides of the stomach. You can do exercises to target…
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Overview The Total Gym uses a variable-angle glide board to create resistance. The resistance is adjusted by raising or lowering the height of the glide board. As the glide board is pulled up and down the rails, the user is…
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Overview Soccer training regimens are designed to meet the special requirements of the beautiful game, which demands powerful strikes, the strength to win battles for 50-50 balls and all-out sprints from one end of the pitch to the other. Along…
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Pilates, an exercise method based on the work of Joseph Pilates, focuses on increasing flexibility while strengthening the body–particularly the core–and improving posture. Performing Pilates exercises slowly to maintain proper form and alignment is essential for an effective workout. According…
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Exercises for the heart rate are known as cardio training exercises. Cardio exercises get your heart pumping and your lungs burning as they provide increased blood and oxygen to meet increased energy demands. Cardio training workouts involve continuous training using…
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Stretches for the neck and shoulders can be done in the convenience of your own home or pool. The exercises help to increase your range of motion and keep your joints and muscles operating properly, while also diminishing your pain…
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Your obliques actually consist of two muscles, the internal and external obliques. These muscles work together to compress your abs and support your spine along with the other muscles of your abs. Lying or sitting on a stability ball that…
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Stomach toning exercises are often done with fitness equipment like medicine balls, exercise balls, ab slings and slant boards. If you are stuck at home with no gym membership and no fitness tools, you have nothing to worry about. You…
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Overview An elliptical trainer is a stationary exercise machine that combines the motions of cross-country skiing, running and stair climbing. Feet and legs move in an elliptical, or oval, motion. The user garners cardiovascular benefits similar to running but avoids…
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Knee replacement exercises involve strengthening your muscles and increasing your mobility. The exercises will be uncomfortable, but are necessary for recovery. Doing the exercises consistently and diligently will speed your recuperation, states the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. The recuperation…
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In “The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding,” Arnold Schwarzenegger says that because the shoulders are able to move your arms in all directions, they can clearly be seen from every angle. So lagging shoulder development is apparent from the front,…
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Overview Soccer games reveal “nonstop athletic duels” requiring springing, jumping, feinting, kicking and passing, notes University of North Carolina strength coach Greg Gatz in “Complete Conditioning for Soccer.” Swedish midfielder Mirsad Hasic, author of the online Soccer Training Guide, concurs:…
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Exercise is a means to a healthy lifestyle, which leads to illness and injury prevention as well as delays in the aging process. Participation in an exercise program enhances the quality of your life. Starting a fitness program requires proper…
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Overview The American Council on Exercise named kettlebells as one of 2009’s top fitness trends. As of 2010, Clubbells don’t have quite the same renown, but they are gaining quickly in popularity. Given that kettlebells have been around for hundreds…
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Overview Cardio respiratory fitness is a fancy way to talk about how your heart and lungs work together during exercise. There are many benefits to participating in cardio activities. In an press release from February 2010 on the American Heart…
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Overview Your heart rate increases as the intensity of your exercise increases, according to researchers at Montana State University. If you are walking and your heart rate is 110 beats per minute (BPM), for instance, your heart rate will climb…
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Chinese martial arts were first developed many centuries ago on the country’s mainland. The word “Wushu” is a general term that means “martial art” in Mandarin. The associated term “kung fu” means “skill.” According to the Wushu Culture Association, many…
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According to Dr. Susan Hall, the author of “Basic Biomechanics,” the hip bones form a ball and socket joint that allow your legs to move through numerous ranges of motion including abduction, adduction, flexion, extension and rotation. All of these…
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Neck strengthening exercises can help alleviate tight, sore muscles due to tension and stress. It is also essential to have strong neck muscles to improve poor posture and other structural issues. Resistance exercises using your own hand strength can help…
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The shoulder joint is surrounded by a small group of muscles called the rotator cuff. The acronym SITS is used to describe each of these muscles. They include the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis. These muscles often fall victim…
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