Why do we get sore after exercise? Can stretching or something prevent it? Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is the soreness that we get 24-48 hours following exercise. In the past, it was thought that lactic acid was responsible for DOMS. However, it has been...
Exercise
Biomechanical Squatting Forces
Loren Chiu Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Research Laboratory Department of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy University of Southern California "My Dr said squats are bad for your knees" "Don't squat below 90 degrees" "Don't let your knees go past your toes" In...
Random Keys to Healthy & FITness
LEARN ABOUT INSULIN SPRINKLE ON SOME INTENSITY BE CONSISTENT AND REALISTIC LISTEN & ADJUST (TO YOUR BODY) GUILT FREE IS THE KEY WORK OUT SMART AND HARD KNOW WHEN TO REST EAT LESS SMILE MORE
Warming Up…
Why warm up? "The purpose of a warm up is to familiarize the muscles with movement patterns, help prevent injuries and also increase; blood flow, heart rate, internal muscular temperature, respiration rate & ease of joint movement (Baechle & Earle, 2000)."...
3 Simple Movements to Energize and Revive You
By: Angelo Remember those old snow globes and how you'd pick them up and shake them to make a snow flurry? After a while the snow would settle and you'd have to shake it up again? Well, if you imagine your body as a snow globe, sitting at the computer or standing...
Exercise is essential for normal gene expression
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How to Integrate Exercise into Your Demanding Lifestyle?
We all have commitments, such as managing your household, succeeding in your profession, spending time with family and friends, and engaging in extracurricular activities. Most of us do not have the time to spend hours on end in the gym. Research has shown that...
How Does Exercise Increase Energy?
School is back in session and so is your frantic non-stop pace of life! While your daily schedule may leave you fatigued, usually the real culprit for decreased energy is our daily habits. For example, the foods we eat, the amount sleep we get, and (SHOCKER) the...
Physical Activity and Cancer
New research suggests Lance Armstrong’s training regimen may have aided his recovery. Undoubtedly, you have read or heard about the benefits of regular exercise. You may even be aware of the association between physical activity (which includes exercise) and...
Exercise for life
Physical activity is one of the vital pillars of longevity. In fact, studies have found that a well-rounded fitness program can lengthen an individual’s lifespan. At F.I.T., we recommend an active lifestyle that not only includes low to moderate physical activity on...