February Fitness Focus: STRETCH
Now that we the new years resolutions are starting to fade away, it is important to stay motivated to continue working on any fitness and nutrition goals. One important component that many people forget to include is stretching. Proper stretching allows for maximum benefits for health and performance, reduces the risk of injury and maintains full range of motion through the joints, tendons and ligaments. There are two types of stretching – static and dynamic. Static stretching is when you hold the stretch in such a way that there is no...
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As we move into the new year, many of us have new years resolutions that revolve around health and fitness. But while we may head off to the gym all gung-ho to start a new exercise plan, we often forget the most important part – the core. What do I mean when I say core? The core is your entire torso, including your internal organs. Any movement that we perform relies on the core for stabilization and production of force. Some of the other functions the core performs are: protecting the nervous system and internal organs, supporting the...
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