3 effective exercises/disciplines for Arthritis
FELDENKRAIS METHOD“Movement is life. Life is a process. Improve the quality of the process and you improve the quality of life itself” — Moshe Feldenkrais. The Feldenkrais Method is recognised for its demonstrated ability to improve posture, flexibility, coordination, self-image and to alleviate muscular tension and pain. The effectiveness of the Feldenkrais Method is in its ability to access the nervous system’s own innate processes to change and refine functioning. Feldenkrais is based on principles of physics, biomechanics and a complete understanding of human...
Read MoreArthritis Sufferers, top 7 exercises.
Arthritis sufferers are being told they must exercise – and this can be a daunting thought when you are in so much pain and full of stiffness and so tired from the lack of sleep, because the pain and discomfort keeps you awake half the night. You certainly can’t do any high impact exercise. However, there are plenty of low impact exercises that have helped a lot of people to ease their pain, reduce their stiffness, given them more balance and stability. As the body relaxes less pain is experienced and you are able to sleep better, which makes the whole day look so much...
Read MoreThe History of Gyms
The word comes from the Greek gymnasion and was a place where young men could improve their physical and intellectual education, both important to the ancient Greeks. Then this concept disappeared for centuries. The concept reappeared in the 19th century, it is thought the first indoor gymnasium in Europe was in Germany built in 1852 by Adolph Spiess, an enthusiast for boys’ and girls’ gymnastics in schools. In the USA in the 1820s and 30s saw gymnasiums spring up in schools, college, and the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA). It is thought the first college...
Read MoreDo you eat before exercise or not? What to eat after?
Eating before exercise? How long are you going to exercise for? The type of exercise? Of course, your health and fitness levels. Good nutrition plays a vital role in building and maintaining fitness and health. Food is fuel to the body’s muscles and brain. What you choose to eat before you exercise can make a big difference to your workout. It is a very good idea to eat before a workout because - * food fuels your muscles with what you ate two hours before and what you ate the day before. * helps avoid hunger * helps maintain blood sugar levels, avoiding symptoms like dizziness,...
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