Most think about males and body building when we talk muscle. Well that is a little bit narrow minded given men and women have and need muscle for daily bodily functions. The human body has over 600 skeletal muscles which move our skeletons around and give strength and shape to our bodies. Like most things that are a part of…
Running for fitness
Running has long been a popular form of exercise and with more national running events than ever before it is little wonder that so many people are taking up the challenge to add running to their exercise regimes. For those of you who do run for fitness you will already be aware of the mental and physical rewards running has…
Stretching and flexibility
This one is for Russell. When we exercise, our muscles are put under certain amounts of strain and stress. Most aerobic and strength training programs inherently cause your muscles to contract and flex. Stretching is a powerful part of any exercise program and very often overlooked. Stretching can help to increase flexibility, improve range of motion of your joints, can…