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FORM AND POSTURE Using good form and posture during resistance training will increase your benefits from the exercise while decreasing your risk of injury.
Resistance training is highly beneficial for physical health: if you are spending the time and effort training, you should do it right and get the most out of it. FORM: Use a smooth and continuous lifting technique. It is important to feel the muscles you are working and not feel strain in other muscles. Do not lock your joints (knees and elbows): keep these joints soft while maintaining good posture. Do not continue with an exercise if you cannot maintain proper form and control. POSTURE: Maintain a neutral spinal alignment. Stand or sit tall, activate your core muscles (suck in your belly button) and avoid arching, hunching or twisting your body. Always consult a physician before beginning an exercise program. Discontinue an exercise if you feel any pain or discomfort. |
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| STRETCHING |
| Most of us have heard that stretching is important for maintaining muscular elasticity, preventing strains and injuries, improving range of motion and relaxing tense muscles. Greater flexibility improves movement in daily activities as well as sports and physical conditioning. Here are a few tips that will help you get more out of your flexibility training | |
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| FIRST AID 101: RICE |
| You’re out hiking with the family when suddenly you see your son fall: he twisted his ankle on a root and he is in pain...do you remember your basic first aid? With injuries such as sprains and strains of ankles, knees, wrists and elbows (those are the most commonly affected joints), it is important to follow the “R.I.C.E.” principle. | |
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MENTAL TRAINING FOR THE ATHLETE Whether you are a recreational athlete or a high level athlete, your training could benefit from some sport psychology. |
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| Circuit Style Training |
| Circuit style training involves a combination of strength (resistance training) and cardiovascular training within the same work out. | |
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