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What is the difference between Isometric and Isotonic exercises? Both are critical components of any exercise program, however isometric exercises are growing in importance. Isometric Muscle Contraction: The contractile force is equal to the resistive force, thereby producing no visible change in muscle length. This type of muscle contraction is important because it dynamically stabilizes the body and
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Here’s how to get bigger, bolder shoulders! An added benefit to performing shoulder exercises is becoming less injury prone. Our shoulder muscles are important muscles to strengthen because these muscles are responsible for stabilizing this joint during all shoulder movements (flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and internal and external rotation). Strong shoulder muscles help prevent shoulder dislocation
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Life is an opportunity, benefit from it. Life is a beauty, admire it. Life is a dream, realize it. Life is a challenge, meet it. Life is a duty, complete it. Life is a game, play it. Life is a promise, fulfill it. Life is sorrow, overcome it. Life is a song, sing it. Life
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What You Do Right Now Is the Most Important Thing in the World Every single action you take toward your fitness goals is important, but unless you make each step the most important thing in the world, you will never get the results you are capable of getting. Adopt the mindset that as you exercise,
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Eating healthy, nutrient-rich foods will make you feel lighter, leaner, and more fit! Yet, an occasional “splurge” is O.K. in moderation. And, remember, moderate in moderation!
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In life, we are all faced with challenge and failure as they are essential to reaching success and our greatest potential. However, oftentimes, we go overboard and beat ourselves up for our failures, dwelling on the negative. We need to allow ourselves to focus on the positive in our lives, and start to even the balance.
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Incorporate the exercise principles below into your workouts this weekend! 1. MAKE A DECISION AND BEGIN Get started now! If you are starting out for the very first time, start small with simple choices and goals. Develop a “master plan” for later when your body is ready for a well-developed, more complex exercise plan. Remember: Decisions are not
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There are no more excuses! Get Up, Get Out, and Get to the Gym! Your body will thank you! Here’s why: You will wake up feeling motivated, not deflated. Your clothes will fit better. You will keep up with your kids (or pet dog) is easier. You will get rid of lower back pain. You will have more
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People often choose to eat unhealthy foods because they think eating healthy is “too expensive” – Wrong! Eating healthy can actually save you money! Take a look at the info graphic below for some quick tips about how to eat healthy and on a budget! Be Active! Be Healthy! Be YOU!
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