Cherry Health Guide: Tart vs. Black Cherry Benefits

Cherries, especially tart varieties, are prized for their ability to combat arthritis pain. Compare the nutritional profiles of fresh, dried, and candied cherries, and understand the side effects of concentrated tart cherry juice and capsules.

Cherry Picker Exercise

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Ashley Armstrong

The hamstring muscles are generally an under-developed muscle group in the body, especially for women. The hamstrings are on the back of the leg and consist of three muscles: the biceps femoris, the semitendinosus and the semimembranosus.

Ashley Armstrong has been writing for LIVESTRONG.COM since 2010. She is the group fitness and personal training director for Fitness One in Norman, Oklahoma and is a certified personal trainer and indoor cycling instructor. She is also a Les Mills and Aerobics and Fitness Association of America aerobics instructor. She holds a Master of Science in Education in health and human performance from Baylor University.