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Gymnastics »
If there was one sport that was the best for body strengthening, it would be gymnastics. Gymnastics is a sport which involves a series of individuals events that showcase amazing physical ability. Disciplines including the trampoline, the parallel bars, rings and the basic floor mate are some of the major draw cards in the sport, [...]
How to Stretch Properly »
Stretching muscles is one of the most relaxing and beneficial exercises for the human body. Loosening up our muscles offer great health and mental benefits and allow us to live a life free of tension and a lack of flexibility. But, the problem with stretching is that it is so often don in the wrong [...]
The golden rule »
STRETCHING before you exercise is the golden rule that you must not avoid. Not stretching before you play sport or exercise can have dire consequences. It has resulted in many hamstring injuries on the football field in recent years just from not stretching enough pre-match. It is taught so much at junior level that stretching [...]
Tai Chi makes fitness fun »
TAI Chi looks like kung fu and is a fun way to secretly get toned this summer. Tai chi is all about feeling the force in your body. The Chinese believe doing it keeps the chi flowing through your body and keeps you healthy. Chi is what the Chinese call our life force or energy; [...]
Developing a proper stretching plan »
If you do not give your muscles the greatest chance to return to a resting state after exercise, they will break down over time and you will be in discomfort.