Comprehensive fitness involves a mix of strength training for hypertrophy, HIIT for metabolic health, and corrective exercises for postural alignment.
The tilt of your pelvis can affect the health of your spine. An excessive anterior, or front, tilting pelvis pulls on lower back muscles, possibly leading to lower back pain and hamstring strain. Tight hamstring muscles can also cause postural misalignment, but in the opposite direction.
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Symptoms of nausea after exercising can stem from a variety of causes. Nausea can be influenced by diet, dehydration or overhydration, and exercising beyond endurance capacity. If each of these potential causes is addressed and nausea persists, seek medical advice.
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Strong core muscles help to support your posture, keeping your spine aligned correctly. As you age, the muscles in your abdomen and back weaken, potentially causing postural problems and back pain.
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Cold weather doesn't cause illness but can play a role in contracting a cold or flu virus. The real causes of illness involve staying inside and close contact with infected people. Running in the winter can keep your immune system strong, but hypothermia and dry air can leave you susceptible to infection.
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Winter weather conditions need not hinder you from getting in a quality run. You need the right clothing as well as some common sense to tackle the elements. If you have a lung condition like asthma, or if the air is particularly cold and dry, your doctor may recommend running with a face mask.
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Blood vessels become more prominent during and after exercising as a result of normal physiological processes; swelling decreases after you're done working out. If swelling does not subside, you may have varicose veins, which can cause pain and ulcers. In contrast, blood vessels that "pop"
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When it comes to foot placement, your hips and your vision play an influential role in where your foot lands. Because walking is a repetitive activity that puts stress on the joints in your feet and legs, proper form is essential for preventing injury.
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Dizziness and loss of balance are associated with vertigo, a condition triggered by certain or abrupt head movements. Intense exercise can also lead to feeling dizzy or lightheaded. Long runs or sprints deplete your water and nutrients -- leading to dehydration and low blood sugar -- and can stress body systems.
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Synovial joints offer the widest range of motion for your body, making them an essential part of exercise. These joints provide lubrication and cushioning to bones and tissues as you exercise. In return, exercising has the potential to maintain synovial joint health.
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Tightness in your shins can make walking and running difficult or painful. Though tight shin muscles are not considered "shin splints," they can eventually lead to this condition. Beginner runners and those with weak leg muscles are at greater risk for muscle fatigue and subsequent cramping.
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Pronator teres syndrome can cause compression of your median nerve, leading to pain and disability in your arm. Some careers require constant use of specific muscle groups, like the pronator teres in the forearm, which can lead to injury over time.
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Exercise bikes are built around two basic design: upright and recumbent. Upright bikes are positioned so that you sit upright on the seat, much as you would on a conventional rolling bicycle. On a recumbent you are essentially reclined, with your feet pedaling out in front of you.
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Your shoulder is actually made up of three separate joints -- the acromioclavicular, glenohumeral and sternoclavicular joints -- of which your collar bone, or clavicle, is an intricate part. These joints provide movement for a bench press, which typically strengthens your chest, shoulders and triceps muscles.
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Cooling off after a workout is fairly normal, as your body's processes are attempting to maintain your core temperature. As a warm-blooded mammal, your internal temperature remains relatively constant — at approximately 98.6 degrees.
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The first 24 to 48 hours after you receive stitches is critical to your healing process. Your doctor will typically recommend you rest and apply ice packs to the wound to reduce swelling. Exercise must wait an appropriate amount of time to allow the healing process to begin.
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Your knee is one of the largest working joints in your body, with several bones, ligaments and muscles moving together to allow you to walk, run and perform other tasks. Swelling in the knee often occurs with injury, such as in the ligaments, which hold the bones in place.
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The bones in your neck comprise part of your spine and are referred to as the cervical vertebrae. These vertebrae are mobile, allowing your head to rotate and turn. Different areas of your body are controlled via nerves, some of which branch off the spinal cord near certain vertebrae.
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Your body is composed of bones and muscles that work together and in opposition to help you stand, sit and perform other activities. The alignment of these muscles and bones is important. When they are out of alignment, pain and immobility can result.
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Indigestion is a general term typically used to describe an uncomfortable feeling in your upper abdomen. Indigestion includes heartburn or acid reflux, as well as bloating and gas.
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Weight-bearing exercise is important for your health, particularly for muscle and bone development. Resistance bands provide muscle-building tension, and can be used almost anywhere. These bands offer safe and effective workouts, and are often recommended by physical therapists for rehabilitation purposes.
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