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Written by NFPT Staff Writer
As a personal trainer be aware that there are two main categories that resistance exercise routines fall into. Resistance routines can either be considered a circuit or a split, all routines being goal oriented. For the purpose of this article we will be focusing on client performance of circuit routines.
The term circuit implies that all major muscle groups are being worked in some preconceived pattern during a single exercise session, with this pattern repeating itself. Therefore, the exercises chosen to constitute this circuit are discretionary, so long as the circuit requirement of total musculature involvement is met. There are several conditions under which the participant's fitness prescription should include a circuit routine.
Written by Ron Clark
A Soft Heat Radiant Sauna enables one to experience relaxation and exhilaration as well the health and fitness benefits of thermal therapy. In the Soft Heat Sauna, the body is thoughly cleansed, and muscle aches disappear. Radiant heat therapy improves blood circulation and can produce relief from symptoms of many musculoskeletal problems, including arthritis, rheumatism, and sciatica.
Written by NFPT Staff Writer
Everyone knows that fiber is a necessary component of any healthy diet, especially Americans. What people in our great nation do not so widely realize is that Americans arguably have the lowest dietary fiber intake in the world, even less than those under privileged members of third world nations. These people, though underprivileged and uneducated in proper dietary behavior are less predisposed to low fiber related cancers, metabolic disorders, heart, and cardiovascular diseases than Americans.
Written by Dan DeFigio
Nutrition plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy immune system. Listed below are some nutrition principles and suggestions for dietary supplements to improve health and strengthen the immune system.
EAT A VARIETY OF ORGANIC VEGETABLES AND FRUITS EVERY DAY.
The vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals in vegetables and fruits form the foundation for protection against disease. Cooking and processing destroys many nutrients, so fresh, raw vegetables are preferable to cooked, frozen, or canned foods.
Written by Amy Giaquinto
If you're like me, you have several hobbies that involve a great deal of physical activity, such as hiking, running, biking, riding motocross, in-line skating, etc. You spend hours, even days shopping for the right hiking boots or running shoes, tuning your bike, and rotating the wheels on your in-line skates, but often then you completely forget to prepare your bodies for the physical demands that you're about to place on it. Jumping right into physical activity without warming up is very dangerous. It can lead to an increased injury risk, lack of coordination, and even heart arrhythmias and cardiac arrest in the most serious cases.
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