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Better Golf Fitness
All too often, golfers step out of their cars and onto the tee without warming-up. They risk injury, a bad round of golf, and the resulting poor world-view.
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Overview of Stretching and Warming Up
An overview of why you need to do stretching exercises and what the benefits of warming up are - and of what the role of stretching exercises is in warming up and warming down. Explanation of the various types of stretching exercise, followed by all you need to know on how to do stretching exercises correctly and avoid them being counter-productive.
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Season's GRUNTINGS and Double-digging
How to dig safely and effectively, what tools you might need, and how to double-dig
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STRETCHING EXERCISES – PART 2A
Specific stretching exercises for specific sports - running, tennis and so on - are given in tables, and these exercises are then explained and illustrated in diagrams. From hte previous two articles you should know why these exercises and finding time otdo them is important - you will avoid injury and perform better!
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STRETCHING EXERCISES – PART 2B
This is the second part of my article on 'Stretching Exercises' continuing from Part 2A. If you have not read Part 2A yet then please do so and return to this article to learn more!
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STRETCHING EXERCISES – PART 2C
This article continues from Stretching Exercises Parts 2A and 2B.
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STRETCHING EXERCISES – PART 2D
This article continues from Stretching Exercises Parts 2A, 2B and 2C, concludes the exercises, and recommends web sites to visit for your further education on this topic. So if you have not read these three previous parts, or Part 1A and Part 1B, please read these articles first.
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Stretching Exercises: calf, gluteals
Different stretches for two groups of the most important muscles you are using during aerobics: the calves and the glutes.
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Stretching Exercises: hamstrings, quadriceps
Different stretches for two groups of the most important muscles you are using during aerobics: the hamstrings and the quadriceps.
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The Great Debate Over Stretching Exercises
Despite the recent criticism of stretching as an exercise, the author remains a big believer in the value of stretching for the average person.
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WARM UP JOINT ROTATION EXERCISES with TI CHI
Continuing the theme of stretching exercises, their role in warming up is emphasised. An alternative warm-up stretching routine is presented, namely the 'eight fine treasures' of Ti Chi. These are excellent exercises and should be in the vocabulary of all athletes .
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Why Invest Your Time Warming-Up And Doing Stretching And Mobility Exercises? - Part 1A
Why anyone, including sportsmen, should do stretching exercises, debatable points discussed, which type of stretching exercises are most suitable for you, and the why of the how to do static stretching exercises. How a sports warm-up and warm-down routine includes stretching. Seven essential stretching exercises for runners.
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Why Invest Your Time Warming-Up And Doing Stretching And Mobility Exercises? - Part 1B
Why anyone, including sportsmen, should do stretching exercises, debatable points discussed, which type of stretching exercises are most suitable for you, and the why of the how to do static stretching exercises. How a sports warm-up and warm-down routine includes stretching. Seven essential stretching exercises for runners.
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Avoiding Injuries
Ideas on how to avoid injuries are given in the form of questions and exercises, with case studies of actual athletes, football comments, and personal experience used to stimulate your thinking. The expression ‘Prevention is better than cure’ and the maxim ‘Train, don’t strain’ sum up the advice.
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Medications and Treatments
Once diagnosed with arthritis your doctor may suggest some lifestyle changes and a daily maintenance plan. Ensuring your pain will not interfere with your routine of work
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Stress Management
Stress causes more than mental anguish. It can also affect your health. This article will discuss how stress can be managed and controlled.
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Restoration in Long Distance Running - Part 1
After explaining the need to monitor your heart rate and blood pressure, and to keep a training diary as a useful tool to aid your training, now I would like to examine the training factor of restoration in detail. Restoration, or resting so as to recover between training sessions, is the key to your success in long distance running. However, a great many people who train for long distance running do not realise this, train too hard, do not allow enough rest, and leave their races behind in their training. So read on to find out how to recover, how to restore your body before training again, and particularly, before training hard again.
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Killer Abs: The Best Ever Stomach Exercises
The best way to stay in shape is through exercise and healthy eating. Read on for ace flat stomach exercise tips.
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