Paddleboarding has become an increasingly popular water sport in recent years, for people of all ages. Yet despite its modern-day acclaim, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) has far-reaching roots.
Documented as far back as the 8th century AD you will find an ancient board-boat hybrid called the Hasake, traditionally used by Israelis and Arabs to fish. Later, this board-boat was also purposed as…
Stretching and exercising barefoot are commonplace in a yoga or pilates studio. Yet in more traditional settings, like gyms and weight rooms, entering without shoes is far from the norm. In fact, many gyms have dress codes that require sneakers to be worn for safety…
Kickboxing has been growing in popularity, and for good reason—it is an excellent form of all-around exercise, proving both strength and cardiovascular benefits. With the ability to punch and kick bags, pads, and other gear, it is no wonder that many people find kickboxing…
Lactic acid is created when the body turns glucose into energy. The production of lactic acid occurs when oxygen levels are low, generally during high-intensity exercise. Lactic acid build-up can hinder your exercise routine, so it’s important to understand why it happens and how to prevent it.
What Lactic Acid Is
Lactic acid is produced in muscle cells and red blood cells. It forms when…
We often want to distract ourselves during workouts, but there are many benefits of mindfulness during exercise. Being mindful while you work out can reduce stress, making you feel good mentally and physically, and even improve your performance.
When you aren’t…
If you would like to work with athletes as part of a sports medicine team, you might consider a career as a certified athletic trainer (ATC). As an allied health professional, an ATC has different skills and duties from those of a personal trainer. Their education focuses…
Finding credible fitness and health information on the Internet can be difficult, but know how to decipher information and sites, plus knowing the best fitness and health websites can help. Instead of being overwhelmed with the hundreds of thousands of results that you receive from your search engine, you will be able to target good information quickly.
Become an Internet Sleuth
There are…
If you have trouble staying fit at work, these office exercises are a great way to keep your body moving right at your desk. The moves here involve stretching and strengthening your body, all within the comfort of your workspace.
The only equipment you need are a chair and…
Getting enough movement into your week if you have a sedentary job can be very challenging. Research shows that the average person gets a little over 5,000 steps per day, with some reports indicating the average to be as low as 3,000.
The Centers for Disease Control and…
If you don’t have a personal trainer, odds are you know someone who does. Personal training is a growing industry with more and more options, styles, and personalities to choose from.
You can find a trainer to meet you at your home or join an outdoor boot camp class. You could hire a sport-specific trainer or one who works exclusively with women, or seniors, or even children.
Competition…