If you use a computer regularly at your job, you may perform some 50,000 to 200,000 keystrokes per day. Even surfing the Internet regularly can means hours of typing time. Most people give little thought to how they are seated as they type, but...
It takes some attention to detail to achieve correct body posture in tap. As in ballet, you'll typically need to stand upright and avoid hunching your shoulders. On occasion, certain tap steps require leaning to one side or forward, but for the...
Plyometric exercises are well-suited for developing explosive power for sprints. While these exercises may look childish or exaggerated, they are designed to develop explosive actions -- the kind of actions necessary for getting off the start...
The lumbar area of the spine is the inward curve above the pelvis or hip bones. This area of the lower back is designed to bear the compressive weight of the body, which is partly transferred to the pelvis bones when sitting. The lumbar curvature...
Good posture is important for overall health and well-being. The natural posture of the body is designed to reduce muscle strain, work the core body muscles in tandem and align the head, vertebral column and hip bones. It is also beneficial for...
Your body posture is like the North Star that guides your physiological processes to to optimal well-being. Correct body posture is tantamount to positive health in mental, physical and spiritual realms. Recent research has indicated that your...
Children with Down syndrome typically display low muscle tone, or hypotonia, in varying degrees, as well as ligamentous laxity, or loose ligaments, and muscle weakness. These issues can cause delays in motor development, with children achieving...
Stomach fat is a common fitness problem and, for many people, the stomach area is the most difficult area on the body to tone. Stomach fat is also unhealthy. Individuals with abdominal fat are at a higher risk for heart disease, high cholesterol,...
Pilates is a form of exercise developed by Joseph Pilates in the early twentieth century. Torso exercises that involve strengthening the abdominals and back musculature, called the core of the body, are the focus of seated, lying down and standing...
Style shouldn't be your first priority when you dress for the gym -- but workout clothing shouldn't be so uncomfortable that you dread putting it on. Although a simple T-shirt and shorts or pants is more than adequate for most workouts, putting a...
Healthy muscles reduce your risk of injury and of disease. Muscles engaged in a consistent exercise program are more effective at utilizing and storing the nutrients from the food you eat. Well-conditioned muscles pull on your bones, increasing...
Cycling is a sport enjoyed by individuals of varying ages and activity levels. Although it is a relatively low impact cardiovascular activity, the sport can take a toll on your joints. Correct body posture and bicycle alignment are key to helping...
Pilates is a system of exercise designed by Joseph Pilates to improve general physical health. It is not normally associated with weight loss, but rather with supporting a healthy lifestyle. Pilates can be done as an exercise in its own right, as...
While it's easy to have poor posture, it takes practice to sit straight and stand tall. Poor posture comes from bad habits. However, making positive changes is within your control. You want to hold your body correctly, but be relaxed at the same...
If your job involve sitting at a desk for longs periods, this may not necessarily be the best for your body if you don't take the proper precautions. One of the best ways to limit negative consequences to your body is to use correct posture while...
Your skeletal alignment is the relationship of specific body parts to each other. Alignment affects your posture, or the position of your body in place. Together, correct alignment and posture work to move your body with ease and efficiency....
It's very easy to underestimate the importance of good posture. Your body is naturally aligned so all of its parts work together with minimal effort. Practicing good posture encourages harmonious cooperation between your spine, muscles, tendons...
Good posture, defined as the correct alignment of body parts properly supported against gravity, improves not only your appearance, but also your health. According to the American Chiropractic Association, good posture can reduce stress on...
According to the American Chiropractic Association back pain plagues 80 percent of people at one point during their lifetime. Poor posture strains muscles and puts unnecessary stress on the spine contributing to back pain. Posture refers to the...
Correct posture helps your body perform against the forces of gravity, in motion and at rest. Supportive furniture and a firm posture base, with feet on the floor or a footrest, encourages the right seated position. Sitting posture is especially...
Shaping breast tissue with exercise is challenging, because it is composed primarily of fat and milk-producing glands. Routine exercise, however, can have a major impact on the development, size, shape and health of breast tissue. The breasts...
Pilates exercises are popular for core strengthening, but in addition to making you stronger, Pilates also teaches you to lengthen your body and assume correct posture through body awareness and flexibility training. If you have tight arm muscles,...
The human spine has a certain degree of natural forward and backward curve that can be seen when observing the body from the side, giving it an "S" shape. But when the spine twists and develops curves in a sideways direction, it is a condition...
Posture refers to the position of your body. It is important that your body is in the correct position while standing, moving, sitting and lying down in order to prevent joint pain, fatigue and injury. These problems may not arise until years...
So many of the nine to five jobs involve spending the day sitting at your desk. Unfortunately, few people pay proper attention to their posture until their body is aching and tired. Sitting correctly in a chair is necessary for correct breathing...
Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage that covers the end of a bone wears away. This makes bone rub on bone, causing pain. Pieces of cartilage or bone can also float around in the joint and cause irritation. This damage to the joint not only...
Fitness and nutrition programs are ideal for anyone who is healthy and is looking for ways to improve or maintain their existing health and fitness levels. Businesses that incorporate fitness and nutrition programs for their employees benefits...
The origins of the hula hoop can be traced back nearly 3,000 years ago to ancient Egypt, according to Marin on the Move. The hula hoop was a popular toy in the 1960s, and the Denver Post reported in 2009 that hooping was making the hula hoop...
Chiropractic care is commonly sought by people seeking relief from neck or back pain. Chiropractors are not limited to only care of the spine, however. Most chiropractors are trained to adjust and treat extremities including knees, smaller joints...
The sacroiliac joint is the joint between the sacrum, at the base of the spine, and the ilium of the pelvis, which are joined by ligaments. It is a strong, weight bearing synovial joint with irregular elevations and depressions that produce...
