Passive stretching (relaxed stretching) A form of stretching where you will assume a position and hold it(usually 20-30 seconds) with the help of another part of your body or with outside assistance. Example; if you were to raise your leg and hold with your arms. Never stretch cold: You know the Laffy Taffy candies? What [...]
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fitword: Yo-Yo Dieting
Yo-Yo dieting is the constant battle between losing and gaining weight; resulting when one attempts many different dieting techniques. So many of the diet fads out today require extreme changes in one’s diet, and even the most dedicated person can only stick to such restrictions for so long. And what happens when someone is purposely [...]
fitword: VO2max or Maximum Oxygen Consumption
VO2max( milliliters of oxygen per kg of body weight per minute, ml/kg/min) or maximum oxygen consumption is the maximum amount of oxygen a person can utilize per minute of work. A measure of the bodies ability to transport and use oxygen during exercise, which can reflect the individuals physical fitness level. A treadmill is the likely [...]
fitword: Trans Fatty Acids
Trans fatty acids Solidified fat formed by adding an extra hydrogen to monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats to increase shelf life (solid at room temperature). This type of fat can be found in almost all processed foods. Scientific evidence has shown that consuming trans fats raises LDL(low density lipoprotein) or bad cholesterol, which increases the risk [...]
Myositis
fitword of the day Myositis is Muscular soreness due to inflammation that often occurs 1-2 days after unaccustomed exercise. Often referred as DOMS (Delayed onset muscle soreness). Reduce soreness with the combination of a proper cool down(stretching) and a post workout shake. Check out the ultimate pmg shake for ingredients.
