Health Tips : Side-Stitch Prevention?
By Winston Salem in : Fitness Tips // Sep 6 2010
0Almost all individuals experience a side-stitch, which is a sharp pain in the side of the abdomen, when they exercise. the accurate cause of these side-stitches may differ from person to person. This condition, technically referred to as exercise-related transient abdominal pain, is often associated with a muscle spasm in the diaphragm. A number of [...]
Continue ReadingHealth Tips : Is soreness a good indicator of a good workout?
By Winston Salem in : Fitness Tips // Sep 5 2010
0The old axiom, “no pain, no gain,” is just that… old and outdated. Pain and soreness are not precise measures of the benefits of exercise. Muscle soreness can occur with whoever who exercises, from a beginning exerciser embarking on a new program to a conditioned veteran who’s working at a greater intensity, frequency, and/or duration [...]
Continue ReadingHealth Tips : Dizzy after exercise
By Winston Salem in : Fitness Tips // Sep 4 2010
0Feeling lightheaded and/or dizzy, as if you are about to pass out, are not normal reactions to exercise. After an aerobic activity session, you ought to feel invigorated, not totally wiped out. Your description sounds as though you are working extraordinarily hard. Do you eat anything before your physical activity? Are you drinking during your [...]
Continue ReadingHealth Tips : Achilles tendon injury
By Winston Salem in : Fitness Tips // Sep 3 2010
0The Achilles tendon attaches to the calf muscle and to the heel bone. the calf muscles and the muscles along the shin are needed to protect against shock in high-impact exercises. This muscle group is very strong and is used constantly. Because of this, your Achilles tendon is put under a lot of pressure. the [...]
Continue ReadingHealth Tips : Muscle cramps
By Winston Salem in : Fitness Tips // Sep 2 2010
0Cramping can be so frustrating, and as you said, uncomfortable. Regrettably, no one fully understands what causes muscle cramps. Factors that contribute to cramping include dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, overexertion, and/or inadequate fitness/conditioning. Is it possible that the sort of exercise you are doing is a cause? Think about your exercise routine and examine your patterns. [...]
Continue ReadingHealth Tips : Back-strengthening and stretching exercises
By Winston Salem in : Fitness Tips // Sep 1 2010
0The lower back is an area that is often ignored but frequently causes problems, particularly as the years go by. Strengthening exercises, in addition to stretching, help prevent injury and pain. It is important to focus on the lower back muscles as well as those in areas that support the lower back. These include the [...]
Continue ReadingHealth Tips : Is it okay to stretch when I'm still sore?
By Winston Salem in : Fitness Tips // Aug 31 2010
0A lot of of us become sore when we begin exercising. Common causes for the discomfort that results immediately or a day or two after exercise might include • tiny tears in the muscle tissue and/or connective tissue surrounding the muscle • fluid retention surrounding the muscle tissue • muscle spasms • overstretching You certainly [...]
Continue ReadingHealth Tips : Build muscle mass?
By Winston Salem in : Fitness Tips // Aug 30 2010
0Muscle powders have been around for years and the ads are no longer in just muscle mags. the ads can now be seen during sports shows, especially televised body building competitions. They’re so convincing that it’s hard to believe they don’t help build muscle any faster — but they don’t. Although additional calories are needed [...]
Continue ReadingHealth Tips : Fat to muscle?
By Winston Salem in : Fitness Tips // Aug 29 2010
0Despite what all the late night infomercials tell us, fat and muscle are two distinctly different tissues and one cannot be turned into the other. Muscle will always be muscle and fat will always be fat. As to the second thought you mentioned, one pound of either is exactly that – one pound. It is [...]
Continue ReadingHealth Tips : High carb snack good after lifting?
By Winston Salem in : Fitness Tips // Aug 28 2010
0Glycogen is a carbohydrate stored in the muscles and liver and is critical for sustaining physical activity over long periods of time. When levels of glycogen are low, you can feel sluggish, weak and tired. During exercise, muscle glycogen is used as a source of energy for the specific muscle in which it’s stored. The [...]
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