| YOUTH AND EXERCISE |
|
|
|
|
Some of the principal components of fitness: cardiovascular fitness, muscular and bone strength, flexibility and a healthy body composition (body fat to lean muscle mass ratio) are vital to the overall health of kids. Here are just a few reasons why exercise should be encouraged during youth:
Sports are a popular way to introduce kids to exercise: try them out in soccer, swimming, track and field, winter sports, gymnastics or martial arts...there is a lot to choose from. Remember that if you develop healthy exercise habits during youth, you tend to maintain those habits into adult-hood. as published weekly in the PG Xpress Fit for life column M. Gregor, B.A. Chief Instructor and Fitness Trainer Shadow Martial Arts: HapKiDo, Self Defense and Cross Training Martial Arts instruction for all ages. 185 Dominion Street. Call: 564-4025 |
| < Prev | Next > |
|---|
Fitness tips
| Posture |
|
Did your mom tell you to stand up straight when you were a kid? Well mom was onto something there. Typically, poor posture is related to lack of exercise (or improper exercise), incorrect body mechanics, prolonged sitting or standing (especially on poor flooring or with poor footwear), a sedentary lifestyle, muscular imbalances and/or lack of flexibility. Other reasons include medical conditions and injuries. Poor posture can even occur due to stress (think how your shoulders and neck tense up when you are stressed…it impacts your posture). |
|
| Read more... |
What our students Say
As a busy professional I enjoy the great workout-Erica S.(Adult class)
"As a high school student, I find these classes are a great way to relieve the stress of a busy day of work and studying. -Gary Miller.
TrainingTip
| VISUALIZATION |
|
MENTAL TRAINING FOR THE ATHLETE Whether you are a recreational athlete or a high level athlete, your training could benefit from some sport psychology. |
|
| Read more... |
| HORSES, EXERCISE AND WINSTON CHURCHILL |
| April is a time when many horse lovers are eager to hop into the saddle for their first spring ride. Horseback riding is a wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors with our friends and family (human and equine). Some of my fondest memories of country life are of riding with my dad on our beautiful horses, Tex and Shadow. | |
| Read more... |
Login Form
Who's Online
Copyright © 2005 - 2008 Shadow Martial Arts, Hapkido Training and Martial Arts Equipment in Prince George.
Joomla! is Free Software released under the GNU/GPL License.
