1. Posture We all know that keeping a good posture is important. Not only does it help prevent aches and pains from developing due to certain muscles being under tension most of the time, it also considerably improves your body language and makes you look commanding and capable. Bad posture leads to poor bio-mechanics, and… Continue reading Day 6: Mechanics
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Day 5: Fire up. Ice down.
If even a jet engine needs to warm up properly and sufficiently before the pilot can turn up to full thrust, why shouldn’t you? Ever feel like getting out of your stifling room, boring lecture or office cubicle and just running? Or hiking. skiing, playing ball, cycling, boxing, swimming, lifting, kicking or screaming? I used… Continue reading Day 5: Fire up. Ice down.
Day 4: Pump.
As promised, today’s article will be all about Strengthening Exercises that you can do for the various muscle groups in your legs and torso. I’ve been training my legs ever since I started running, and whether you’re a runner, cyclist, swimmer, athlete, weight-lifter, sports person or even none of these, trust me you’ll thank yourself one day for… Continue reading Day 4: Pump.
Day 3: Limber Up.
Now that you know a bit about what goes on in your leg as you’re walking and running, it’s time to move on to one of the most common mistake runners or anyone doing any form of physical exercise make which increases their chances of injury up to 30 percent – Not stretching properly When… Continue reading Day 3: Limber Up.
Day 2: Know Thyself.
To start any kind of discussion about sports and physical activities, you need to know about the anatomy of the body parts involved; in this case, your legs and abdomen. Following are the major muscle groups involved in running, walking, lower body exercises and bicycling: The Quadriceps The muscles on the front of the thighs are… Continue reading Day 2: Know Thyself.