Menopause and the benefits of exercise.
Learn how to prevent middle-age spread with exercise.
Women's bodies do change as they get older and go through menopause, but weight gain isn't inevitable; we have more control over our bodies and how they age than we think.
Muscular Imbalances Part I
All joints in the body must be aligned properly to absorb shock, allow forces to dissipate into the ground, and avoid unnecessary wear and tear. The muscles that surround each joint have to have optimal tension in all directions to hold the joint in place. If the muscles are unbalanced, the joint position is altered and the arthrokinematics (specific movements of joint surfaces) of the joint is also changed. If the joint does not move correctly due to muscular imbalance, then stabilizer and synergist muscles must do extra work to stabilize the joint. This makes the muscles of prime movement weak, adding to the cycle of imbalance.
Benefits of Prenatal Exercise
A carefully designed exercise program can benefit you and your baby, keeping you healthier and more comfortable during your pregnancy and possibly easing and hastening your labor and delivery.
Working From Your Core
The core body can be defined as the torso from the neck to the pelvis
A well designed core strength training program should include exercises that train the front, side and back or the core
Traditional fitness activities and Pilates based exercise are excellent ways to strengthen the core
Core strength exercises can be done as a separate workout or as part of your resistance training workout