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Exercising with Resistance Bands

What are Resistance Band Exercises? Resistance bands are strips of stretchable rubber that come in a variety of resistance levels and colors.  They are used to perform strengthening exercises for your muscles by providing resistance during the entire movement, causing your muscles … Continue reading

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Is warming up and cooling down a waste of time?

You must have seen athletes warming up before their competitions. Why do they do it? Well, it has multiple benefits. If you have ever struggled with muscle soreness after exercise, maybe it was because you skipped the warm-up. The warm-up … Continue reading

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Silent Killers of Your Metabolism – information and tips

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Exercises you can do in the office

Posture in the office If you are primarily desk-bound in your work, correct posture and alignment is essential to prevent work related pain and injuries. Most of us get a little lazy with our posture at some point. You can expect … Continue reading

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How yoga sequences can help you daily

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Sequence of exercises for shoulder separation

Perform the exercises above in the order of appearance Perform 1 series of 12 repetions of each movement Take rest of 30 seconds between series Note: Muscular pain can occur after 24h of performing those movements. This physical pain is … Continue reading

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Understanding musculoskeletal disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) are injuries or disorders of muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, cartilage, or spinal discs. MSD are considered work-related when the work activities and work conditions significantly contribute to their development or exacerbation but are not the sole determinant … Continue reading

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How to Beat Marathon Muscle Cramps

The most commonly sustained injury when training for running a marathon is muscle cramps. Cramps occur when the body runs out of energy, fluid and electrolytes or when the muscles overheat during exercise. Fortunately, cramps are preventable. Check the tips … Continue reading

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