Designing Exercises For Children & Teens
March 5, 2009 by Kat Wendersen
Filed under Fitness Training
Young people under the age of 20 often pride themselves with greater flexibility, higher metabolic rates, and greater amounts of energy than those who are more senior to them. However, it is clear that they will still need an amount of exercise in order to strengthen their body, improve insurance, encourage fitness, and avoid injury.
Despite the presence of so many electronic gadgets that can occupy a young person’s life, there is no better way to really spend one’s time than dedicating a portion of it to exercise. After all, it is during these young years that individuals develop whatever habits they will repeatedly do during their years as adults.
Optimizing Workouts with Warm-ups
February 5, 2009 by Kat Wendersen
Filed under Fitness Training
Warm-ups are composed of two primary elements: static and dynamic stretches. The combination of both is what achieves the goal of injury prevention and improved performance. However, some people may be confused as to what makes a good warm-up, and just exactly why there is a need to warm-up.
Warm-ups, true to form, are designed to warm up the body. The process of warming up allows for the gradual increase of temperature inside the body. A sudden increase will cause the same symptoms as that of a regular fever. However, the slight increase in temperature in the body’s muscles through physical exercise can help dilate the blood vessels, and help loosen the muscles that will be frequently bent and stretch throughout the entire workout routine.