Weight Training
Weight training is a method for developing muscular strength and increasing the size of skeletal muscles. Muscle mass lessens with age. If you don’t replace the lost muscle mass, an increase in fat will result. Some benefits of weight training include building strong bones, maintain weight, manage chronic conditions, improve thinking and enhance quality of…
Read MoreWater Aerobics
Water aerobics is a form of exercise that is done in shallow water, usually a swimming pool. Using the resistance of water is ideal for individuals who have mobility problems. Benefits include building cardiovascular strength and stamina, flexibility, burning fat and helps the healing of muscles and joints
Read MoreStretching
Stretching can be defined as a form of exercise where specific muscles or tendons are stretched to improve its elasticity. The goal of stretching is to achieve a more normal, comfortable muscle tone, resulting in more flexibility and range of motion. Stretching enhances general fitness, movement and neuromuscular coordination
Read MoreSwimming
Swimming involves moving one’s entire body through the resistance of water. It will increase your heart rate, so it is a good cardio exercise. Swimming does not put pressure on bones and joints. Other benefits include building endurance and muscle strength, maintaining weight and alleviating stress
Read MoreSports Performance Counseling
Unlike sports psychology, which focuses primarily on game-time performance, sports counselors take a more holistic approach by also paying attention to the mental well-being and pyscho-emotional needs of athletes. Elite athletes understand their physical ability will only take them so far within their sport. The edge that many athletes crave can be gained through a…
Read MoreMuscular Strength
Muscular strength is different than muscular endurance. Endurance refers to how long you can perform a task. ie; stamina. Strength refers to how vigorous that muscle is. What is the maximum force that muscle can apply in a single effort? Some benefits of muscular strength include preventing bone loss, decreasing risk of injury and more
Read MoreMuscular Endurance
Muscular endurance is defined as the ability of a muscle to repeatedly apply a consistent force over a prolonged period of time. You might consider muscular endurance as “stamina”. Some exercises that will increase muscular endurance include sit-ups, squats, push-ups and others
Read MoreKickboxing
Kickboxing is a sport that integrates many other forms of martial arts including karate and boxing. Punching and kicking are the main combat activities being used in competition, self defense and general fitness. Kickboxing is a moderate to high intensity workout and is great way to build muscle tone, improve cardiovascular fitness and maintain or…
Read MoreJoint Flexibility
Joint flexibility is defined as the range of motion within a joint or joints that are affected by the associated muscle(s) allowing bending or movement of that joint without pain or stiffness. Flexibility between individuals varies based on muscle length, age and other physical limitations. Incorporating stretching exercises into your fitness routine will greatly improve…
Read MoreFitness-Group Classes
Group classes are a wonderful way to be part of a community that will move and motivate each other as one. Groups will inspire and challenge its members to be the best he/she can be. Classes are usually led by by a fitness instructor or personal trainer. Some examples of group classes include, strength training,…
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