The mind-body practice of Tai chi originated in China as a form of martial art. It is signified by slow, gentle movements with a focus on awareness and breathing, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine....
The squat is a fundamental lower body exercise that targets your thigh and glute muscles. You can do the squat exercise with or without external resistance. Your own body serves as the resistance for a body weight squat. How much of your weight...
Your legs are a relatively large and powerful group of muscles that are heavily involved in the majority of sports. Neglecting your leg training can cause your performance and physique to suffer. Your legs can be divided into three main sections:...
The chipping stroke in golf is the second easiest to make, next to the putting stroke, according to Dave Pelz, a professional golf instructor. If your ball is just off the green and you don’t feel comfortable putting the ball through the...
Athletes in most sports must be flexible to perform better and avoid injuries. There are numerous stretches an athlete can do without any special equipment. However, if an athlete wants to take his stretching routine to a higher level, he can use...
Pain in the knee joint is very common and occurs in people of all ages. The knee joint provides hinge-like movement to the leg and supports the weight of the body during standing and movement. The knee joint is composed of various components,...
Exercises for the posterior tibial tendon are designed to strengthen and realign your leg in an effort to prevent or alleviate symptoms of posterior tibial tendonitis. While rest and ice are a priority when suffering a posterior tibial tendon...
Toning the belly with abdominal exercises may be more realistic than once thought. "Combat the Fat" author Jeff Anderson uses new research on spot reduction of body fat directly from the abdomen as proof of his claim. You may directly target more...
Several machines use gravity to help supply resistance to the exercises you perform because they force you to overcome your body weight to produce movement. These machines are the pullup machine, the dip machine, the incline abdominal machine and...
Hockey is an aggressive sport played on sharp ice skates with wooden hockey sticks, so injuries are fairly common among hockey players. According to ESPN Training Room, hockey players can experience cuts, bruises, pulls, strains, dislocations and...
The fibula is the smaller bone in the lower leg that supports the tibia bone and forms part of the ankle. Whether you break the shaft or the lower end of your fibula, the processes used for rehabilitation share a number of features. Another rehab...
Your posterior chain generates power and provides stability in daily tasks. The muscles that compose your posterior chain include your hips and your hamstrings. These muscles contribute to hip extension and knee flexion and generate power when you...
A big chest is something many men strive for when working out. Well-defined pectoral muscles add a visually pleasing dynamic to your physique and contribute to forming a "V" shape in the upper body. The key to big pectoral muscles lies in...
Exercises for bums and thighs are essential for overall physical fitness. Such exercises target your largest muscles, which help you walk, run and maintain a healthy posture. Stretch your bum and thighs at the end of every workout while your...
The Stairmaster is a piece of cardiovascular equipment that mimics the motion of climbing a set of stairs. Stairmaster is a trademark of the Schwinn Fitness company. Stairmaster offers two versions of their stair climbing equipment: the compact...
The back is considered one major muscle group when breaking the body up into target areas for designing workouts. There are more than one muscle of the back, however. The latissimus dorsi is the main muscle of the middle back. The erector spinae...
Balance exercises for dance concentrate on strengthening your lower body muscles and your overall reflexes and provide all-over coordination in order to achieve equilibrium while performing dancing maneuvers. Proper balance plays an essential role...
Back pain is a common affliction that frustrates patients and physical therapists alike. When you lose range of motion in your back, due to either skeletal, muscular or nerve damage, every movement is affected and you may have a difficult time...
Personal trainers and sports medicine experts rarely agree on the best exercise for any muscle group, probably because the word "best," when referring to abdominal, leg back and leg exercises, is a relative concept. Your upper body to lower body...
Tai chi is meant to meld body, mind and spirit through an ancient series of postures linked together with flowing, circular movements. According to Dr. Gatts, from the String of Pearls School of Tai Chi Chuan, the nine temple exercises were...
Flat bench and decline bench exercises develop your lower pecs and sprinkle in some variety for your chest program. Change your hand position on the barbell while occasionally grabbing dumbbells to further enhance your pecs, also known as your...
Running is an effective cardio exercise that burns calories and helps keep the body toned. But if you're new to running and plan on incorporating it into your workout, your legs may not yet have the stamina to maintain a rigorous running routine....
Crutches provide support for people who have injuries below the waist. These injuries include broken bones, pulled muscles, sprains and strains. People with disabilities that affect mobility also use crutches for walking support. Doctors order...
Strengthening the legs is especially important for an older woman. Women are at an increased risk of developing certain conditions such as osteoporosis with age. This is a fragility of your bones that can lead to fractures. Maintaining your leg...
The exercise stability ball is used to strengthen large and small muscles. This versatile tool is an inexpensive addition to your workout program. If your hips, glutes, thighs and core are an area of concern, a side-lying leg lift targets those...
Leg curls and prone leg curls are the same movement performed with the body in different positions. Neither version is more effective than the other, but one version may be more comfortable for an individual lifter. Both exercises target your...
Sometimes in life, circumstances such as surgery, injuries or balance problems dictate you must use the assistance of a cane to walk. If you do not use proper technique when walking with a cane, it can make your stride awkward, cause pain, or even...
Jumping jacks are commonly used as a warmup exercise due to the fact that they work nearly every muscle in your body and allow for a gradual increase in blood flow and heart rate. Jumping jacks are considered a weight-bearing exercise and, if done...
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