Have leg cramps ever stopped you in your tracks? You would remember if it happened. These cramps are the worst and once they start, feel as if they will return with one wrong move. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, muscles most prone to cramping are those that cross two joints. These include your hamstrings, quadriceps and gastrocnemius- backs of thighs, fronts of thighs and backs of lower legs. If you've been concentrating on strengthening your legs and have experienced an increase in leg cramping, try adding a few stretches to your workout routine. This will help keep you flexible and possibly reduce leg cramps.
An injury can sideline you for weeks or even months. So, once the doctor has cleared you to workout after an exercise injury, how do you go about getting back into shape? Today, we have you covered with tips on how to do just that!
People who are just learning about their body and the type of exercise equipment that is available to them often have some major decisions to make. Not only does exercise equipment range in price, it also ranges in varying degrees of complexity. If you are just starting out, you don't need a machine with all the bells and whistles attached. It will end up being overwhelming and you are more likely to give up when you realize you are in over your head. Look for pieces of equipment that fit within your limitations as well as your goals. A perfect example of choosing the best cardio machine is whether to choose an elliptical machine or a treadmill.
I’ve been lifting weights since I was 13 because of my involvement in sports. But I didn’t truly start working out in an attempt to stay fit and healthy as an adult until after I had my daughter five years ago. Since becoming a mother, I’ve strived to be the strongest and most balanced version of myself, especially when it comes to working out.
You work out hard and train consistently, but all your hard work could be for naught without another crucial fitness ingredient: quality nutrition. Eating right is the key to retaining muscle as well as building it. Nutrition also assists in efficient recovery after a workout so that you can stay injury-free. The following are the top 10 muscle-building foods and retaining post-workout health:
The Best and Worst Diet Choices for Sushi
Going out for sushi is an awesome experience and a fun meal choice for most of us. It offers an opportunity to eat some unique fish and try creative flavor combinations. And most of the ingredients used at sushi restaurants are healthy. But there are quite a few options that can derail a diet as well.
It’s hard enough to get to the gym. But when you consider finding an ideal workout buddy, the task becomes, even more, daunting. Why is this so hard?
Coffee, so much controversy for one little bean! If people all throughout the world start their day with it, coffee's health benefits must have some merit, right? Today, studies agree that if you are a good metabolizer of coffee, it may benefit your workouts! Let's take a look at the science and how adding black coffee to your daily routine could help boost your workout performance.
Our society is becoming more and more sedentary. With video games and television being to primary activities for many children (and their parents) it’s no wonder that obesity and depression are rampant in our country and families are growing apart.
There’s been a lot of buzz lately about meal preparation, or what’s often referred to as meal prep.
