Written by Whitney Cox Thursday, 04 August 2011 00:00
No doubt you’ve seen racks upon racks of high-priced, designer gym-wear and wondered if paying $75 for an EZ-breath, hyper-fibre, 4-way stretch fabric tank top was worth it. Don’t you get the same effect from an old, cotton t-shirt?
Written by Bob Bovee Wednesday, 03 August 2011 00:00
The hamstring muscles are frequently used and frequently injured in sports. And it's not just for the out of shape: Hamstring strains commonly occur in athletes with tight hamstring muscles and in those whose quadricep muscles are disproportionately weaker than their hamstrings.
Written by NFPT Staff Writer Thursday, 28 July 2011 00:00
High-rep resistance training is possibly the healthiest form of exercise to recommend to clients with general fitness goals. While aerobic workouts alone can lead to loss of tissue, and heavy resistance exercise alone can result in poor cardiorespiratory efficiency, high-rep resistance training avoids these pitfalls when it comes to general fitness.
Written by NFPT Staff Writer Monday, 25 July 2011 00:00
Training muscles to efficiently sustain prolonged intermittent contractions has value for athletes in every aerobic sport. Achieving superior muscle endurance can mean the difference between winning and losing.
Written by Greg Justice, MA, CPT Friday, 22 July 2011 00:00
For a CEO to get the most out of his or her business, he or she must get the most productivity out of his or her people. In a nutshell, the healthier the employees are, the more and better work they can do for their employer, and the better their quality of life will be.
Written by NFPT Staff Writer Thursday, 21 July 2011 22:19
We have all read (or been told) that drinking six to eight glasses of water each day is ideal for good health. But adequate water intake is dependent on a person's health status, activity level, and type of activity.
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