Health and Fitness
Some Relevant Statistics about Physical Activity Worldwide
American College of Sports Medicine states that 85% of people in the US that began an exercise program quit it within 6 weeks due to an injury – that is people that are trying to train on their own, people that want to change but they do not know how. You would agree that 85%…
Read MoreObesity & Body-fat Distribution
Obesity is a growing issue globally. As per the WHO (World Health Organisation, 2010), Pacific Islands hold the highest obesity rates. Obesity is also very common in the US and Australia, unfortunately. “Numerous surveys have shown that more and more people are suffering from obesity.” This pattern seems to affect almost any country worldwide. Excess…
Read MoreUnder the DOMS :)
Experiencing muscle pain after exercising is normal, especially if it has been a while since you have performed consistent physical activity. DOMS – which stands for delayed onset muscle soreness – seems to happen after performing eccentric muscle contractions that lengthen contracting muscles. Opposed movement is shortening contracting muscle, due to the muscle overcoming the…
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