By: Mayo Clinic Staff, Feb. 21, 2007
Regular stretching is a powerful part of any exercise program. Whether you just finished running, biking, or weight lifting, those “worked-out” muscles need to be stretched. Here’s why...
By: Mayo Clinic Staff, Feb. 7, 2006
Are you ready to shake up your workout routine? Do you wish you could burn more calories without spending more time at the gym? Consider aerobic interval training. Once the domain of elite athletes, interval training has become a powerful tool for the average exerciser, too.
Contributed By: Therese Iknoian – www.adventuresportsonline.com
Jumping into a Jacuzzi always sounds so soothing when you've sprained, twisted or wrenched some part of your body. There's just something about the warm, whirling water that makes you feel as if the hurt will be all better. There's just a little catch to that moment of pleasure: The soothing warmth - of Jacuzzi water, heating pads or hot baths - can actually prolong the pain and extend your recuperation.