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What are the best exercises for weight loss?
Posted June 23, 2010 under Ask Us.There’s no magic workout for weight loss, but cross training is a healthy plan. Cross training means balancing a variety of cardiovascular, muscle conditioning, and flexibility activities. This prevents boredom, […]
Read more »What are shin splints and how do I avoid getting them?
Posted June 16, 2010 under Ask Us.Shin splints is a term used to describe any pain in the shins, the area in the front of the lower leg below the knee. You usually feel shin splints […]
Read more »I’m not flexible at all. Do I really need to stretch when I exercise?
Posted June 9, 2010 under Ask Us.Yes. Proper stretching before and after exercise is important for preventing injuries in all your muscle groups (upper, mid, and lower body). It also decreases your risk of back injury. […]
Read more »Why do guys seem to get more muscular than girls?
Posted June 2, 2010 under Ask Us.It’s true; males build muscle faster than females do. This is because guys have more testosterone (a male hormone), which helps form muscle. Since women naturally have less testosterone, they […]
Read more »How can I strengthen my abs?
Posted May 26, 2010 under Ask Us.Firming your abdominal area takes a regular exercise routine and time. Simple abdominal crunches or sit-ups are easy and effective. You don’t need to buy fancy ab equipment. Combining cardio […]
Read more »How can I lose weight just in my stomach?
Posted May 19, 2010 under Ask Us.There are no exercises or nutrition plans that can target weight loss to a specific area of your body such as your stomach. You can strengthen your core stomach muscles, […]
Read more »Do I need to lift heavy weights to build muscle?
Posted May 12, 2010 under Ask Us.No. You don’t need to lift heavy weights to strengthen and tone muscles on your body. You can build muscles by doing toning exercises, lifting light weights, or playing sports. […]
Read more »What should I eat after a game/practice?
Posted May 5, 2010 under Ask Us.After a game/practice you’ll need to replace the carbohydrate burned and the electrolytes lost. Electrolytes are found in nearly all foods, so you don’t need to buy a special drink. […]
Read more »Should I carb-load before my games or competitions?
Posted April 28, 2010 under Ask Us.When you are training or competing, your muscles need energy to perform. Glycogen, which is glucose stored in our muscles and liver, is the energy used by muscles. Every time […]
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