What Does Cardiovascular Fitness Mean?
The American College of Sports Medicine describes cardiovascular fitness, sometimes referred to as aerobic fitness, as the ability of your body to take in, transport and use oxygen while exercising.
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When Punching a Boxing Bag, What Muscles Are You Using?
Hitting a punch bag is a great workout -- not just for your arms but your whole body. Long “rounds” of three minutes will develop your anaerobic fitness and muscular endurance, while shorter “rounds” of higher intensity punching will develop power and strength.
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Exercises to Straighten My Lower Back
Spending long periods of time sitting at a desk or driving a car can cause your lower back to become rounded. Tight muscles, combined with weak abdominals, can make this rounded position become habitual, which places a significant strain on the ligaments and discs of the lower back.
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Shotput Workouts
Shotput is an athletic field event where competitors take turns throwing a heavy metal ball from a 7-foot diameter circle using one arm. The shot is pushed -- called putting -- as opposed to thrown under or over arm.
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Weighted Back Pack Vs. Weighted Vest
Weighted vests and backpacks are used by sportsmen and recreational exercisers looking to add an extra element to their workouts and develop an even higher level of fitness and conditioning. To avoid developing lower limb or back injuries, slowly increase the load and intensity of your workouts.
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How to Make a Homemade Punching Bag
A punching bag provides an effective workout for boxers and fitness enthusiasts alike. Hitting a punch bag will condition the muscles of your arms, shoulders, chest and core--your abdominal muscles, waist and lower back--as well as burn plenty of calories.
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Strength Training for Badminton
Badminton players need to possess a variety of fitness capabilities to be successful. Cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, agility, power and strength are all desirable traits that can be developed with regular training.
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