Fitness

Overview Baseball was born with a ball in one hand and a stick in the other. Throughout the game’s first century, that stick was made of wood. But In the late 1960s–capitalizing on the lightness and durability that helped American-built…
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1. Get a Grip Grab the football and grip it in your throwing hand. Place the hand closer towards the top of the football. The fingers should be the primary contact point on the football. The palm of the hand…
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As the snow comes out each year, many people turn their attention to the slopes and the opportunity to spend some time skiing. Skiing has become an increasingly popular sport, and snow skis now come in a variety of shapes…
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Drills in any type of sport can be long, boring and tedious. However, if fun drills are incorporated into daily practices, learning the skills of any sport will seem easier and more exciting. Exciting volleyball drills give players a break…
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Firming the upper arms and back requires an understanding of the various and numerous muscles which comprise these areas. According to Dr. William D. McArdle and Professors Frank I. Katch and Victor L. Katch, in their textbook, “Exercise Physiology: Energy,…
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Overview Proper hand position and form on a flat bench press reduces risk of injury and maximizes your ability to lift at higher intensities. The flat bench press is a key exercise for building upper body strength and mass. This…
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In addition to burning calories, exercising on a treadmill can help you improve your cardiovascular health in a variety of ways. The American Heart Association recommends that you exercise three times per week at a vigorously intense level of work,…
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Overview Electrically powered stationary bicycles come in both upright and recumbent varieties. Deciding which type is best for you depends on your exercise goals and physical needs. Both offer a way to fit in the American College of Sports Medicine…
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1. Walk About When you get that new pair of running shoes, do not immediately start to run in them. Walk around the house for a few days in them and wear the shoes when running errands around town. If…
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Cardio, short for cardiovascular, describes a form of exercise that challenges your heart, lungs and circulatory system. Cardio exercises will improve your ability to take in, transport and utilize oxygen during exercise, which is referred to as your aerobic fitness….
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Crunches may be good for your abs, but eventually they may get old. You can spice up your fitness routine by introducing a few unconventional ab exercises. Using a simple pull-up bar, wobble boards and medicine balls–and, above all, the…
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Overview Coconut oil challenges the notion that all saturated fats are unhealthy. In fact, the saturated fat from coconut oil may help fight disease, give you energy, burn fat and improve digestion, according to Jayson Kroner’s article “Coconut Oil: Another…
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1. Stance and Wind-up When getting ready to pitch, a pitcher starts with either the strong leg slightly forward or both feet together at the same distance from the plate. The pitcher also must be touching the rubber of the…
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Kung fu is the name given to describe a number of ancient Chinese fighting systems. Different styles of kung fu are divided into categories, called families or schools, which are grounded in divergent doctrines, mythologies and philosophies. Many styles embody…
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Overview Yoga mats can be susceptible to germs and can be a breeding ground for bacteria if they are not kept clean. Warm, humid conditions found in yoga studios are the perfect environment for bacteria to live and grow. You…
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Overview Resisted running has been shown to be an effective way to improve acceleration and running power for up to 30 meters. Weight sleds provide a smooth glide with the surface for an even resistance and an easy apparatus of…
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Business travel, membership fees, working out in a crowd–just some of the issues that can keep you from getting into a gym for regular strength training. If you regularly find yourself not wanting or not able to hit the gym–but…
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Eye exercises can help reduce eye strain and tension. Exercises can increase the blood supply to your eyes while also toning and strengthening your eye muscles. All of this can help to improve your eye health, according to the website…
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Your gluteal muscles include your gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus. According to Doctors Kay Sieg and Sandra Adams, these muscles are used to perform many different actions at the hip. Your gluteus maximus muscle is involved in hip…
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Exercises for the entire abdominal region will help you achieve the flat abs and slim waist you desire. These exercises should work the rectus abdominus, transverse abdominus and the obliques. Core exercises that engage these muscles work toward slimming your…
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1. Proper Drop Dropping the ball properly to the foot is probably the most overlooked and important aspect of punting in football. Always start the drop at your waist, because if the drop begins below the waist the punt will…
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1. No Holds Barred Effeciency A potential attacker does not abide by any rules other than your demise; therefore, no rules should govern your actions. That is one of the basic premises of Krav Maga. It is not your concern…
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Many bodyweight exercises target both the forearms and upper back muscles simultaneously. The forearm muscle or brachioradialis has a lot of endurance-oriented muscle fibers, according to “3D Muscle Building” authors Jonathan Lawson and Steve Holman. For this reason, you must…
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Iodine is an element that helps the body produce thyroid hormones. Iodine cannot be made by the body and must become part of the diet. The Institute of Medicine has set the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for iodine in adult…
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1. It Takes the Entire Body Most people think that throwing overhand in baseball is about the arm and little else. In reality, to make a correct overhand throw the player must use his entire body on the throw. From…
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Bike seats-saddles are an often-overlooked component in a bicycle-based fitness program. Ensuring that you have an appropriate seat installed on your bike can make the difference between reaching your fitness goals and tossing your bike ruefully in the back of…
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Overview Often used to refer to the traditional Chinese fighting arts affiliated with the Shaolin Monastery, Shaolin kung fu includes a vast curriculum of martial arts techniques. Whether you are a new practitioner wanting to learn a comprehensive fighting system…
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In The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding, Arnold Schwarzenegger says that when he originally started bodybuilding, every muscle in his body grew except for his calves. He would frequently pose for photographs while standing in water because he was so…
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Overview Most exercise carries only a minor risk of injury. Leg cramps, however, are one of the most common injuries that can happen during physical activity, but they’re treatable and can even be prevented with simple measures. By stretching, avoiding…
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1. Faster Than the Speed of Ball In basketball, players often concentrate too little on passing and too much on dribbling the basketball because they trust their own skills. Often they believe they can beat their man on offense and…
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