Fitness and Stretching
Stretching-are you kidding? Real athletes are always ready to go! Actually, stretching is no joking matter. It prepares you for strenuous activity by relaxing you mentally and physically. And, of course, it helps in preventing injuries and muscle soreness (which no one wants to deal with!)
Be sure to:
*Stretch slowly
*Hold the stretch position for at least 30 seconds
*Repeat the stretch 2-3 times, left and right sides
*Stretch before and after your activity
Stretching suggestions taken from Sports Medicine and Athletic Training Patient Education Manual
Looking for a great book on stretching? Pick up Stretching (20th Anniversary) by Bob Anderson, and Jean Anderson. It is available for purchase at Stretching,inc. Online
Workouts at home?! How can that be? Here are some easy exercises to do while you're just hanging around the house (believe it or not!)
*Traveling Lunge (works your glutes, quads, and hamstring muscles)
*Modified Push-ups (works your chest muscles)
*Circles (works your arm muscles)
*Crunches (works your stomach or abdominal muscles)
Exercise suggestions taken from Peak Physique Fitness Training
Here's a good organization to contact for general fitness questions-Ace Fitness