by webguy | Jun 13, 2018 | Plyometrics
The vertical jump has been a test standard for athletes for decades. The ability to propel the body into the air with force is a good measure of lower body power. Many sports require the ability to jump. All sports require a solid base and the ability to move the body...
by webguy | Jun 13, 2018 | Plyometrics
Athletes are forever striving for ways in which to compare themselves to other athletes and prove superior. We measure ourselves in miles run, weight lifted (or pressed, or pulled), laps completed, and height jump (among other things, of course). There are reasons...
by webguy | Jun 13, 2018 | Stretching and Flexibility
Our knees are one of the weakest parts of our body and keeping them strong is a must for everyone, after all we needs our legs to get us through life. For strong, fit knees throughout life, there are a few great strengthening exercises that you can do. Keep in mind,...
by webguy | Jun 13, 2018 | Stretching and Flexibility
Many people skip stretching their muscles before exercise, not understanding how important it is. Some figure their muscles will be heated up soon enough as they work out, so why do they need to bother with warming up with muscle stretches first? Many of those who do...
by webguy | Jun 13, 2018 | Stretching and Flexibility
Whenever you make a movement, there are two groups of muscles. One set of muscles, referred to as protagonistic muscles, are the muscles that actually facilitate the movement. The other set of muscles, referred to as antagonistic muscles, are the muscles that resist...
by webguy | Jun 13, 2018 | Stretching and Flexibility
Range of Motion is a term normally used in weightlifting and biomedical contexts. It represents the measurement of the maximum distance that can be covered between the flexed and extended positions of any muscle group or a particular joint. (A joint is the place where...
by webguy | Jun 13, 2018 | Stretching and Flexibility
Flexibility is defined at a joint’s ability to move through a full range of motion. Any athlete can tell you that it is important to have a full range of movement, and most of them can tell you how serious it is to stretch every day and before and after every...
by webguy | Jun 13, 2018 | Cardiovascular Training
Do you find getting on the stationary bike for a workout to be somewhat of a drag sometimes? I mean you sit and pedal, not all that exciting is it? Oh sure, you can change the difficulty so you have to pedal harder, and you may be able to glimpse a nearby video...
by webguy | Jun 13, 2018 | Cardiovascular Training
The number one killer lurking in the modern world is none other than cardiovascular disease. The main causes for cardiovascular diseases are a sedentary lifestyle, and the consumption of unhealthy, fast food. Cardiovascular diseases are called silent killers as there...
