Sidebends balance the body in that they lengthen the abdominal muscles, hips and (lateral) thighs
Tag: Balance
Strength Matters
Having strength is an admirable and a necessary quality. Many people are in awe of great shows of strength and ability. Yet many of those same individuals are lacking in their own strength acumen.
Moving While Black
The health of African-Americans can be bolstered through engaging in regular bouts of movement.
Balance is Born of Adversity
Balance is an overarching component of total health. It is beneficial for the child on the playground, the competitive athlete, and the elderly individual.
Legs, Core, Balance
The deterioration of any of these qualities (leg strength, core strength, balance) can have serious impact on quality of life in later years.
Kata (why I do it)
I find that kata practice is very good for coordination, control, concentration
Benefits of Housework
House work can be exercise. If one pays attention to their posture, breathing, movement while completing different tasks, then various benefits can be reaped from any activity. Exercise, per se, does not have to be maximally burning calories, lifting massive amounts of weight, or engaging in extreme levels of cardio. Any movement provides opportunities for … Continue reading Benefits of Housework
What is diet?
Diet: Medical: Â 1 : food and drink regularly provided or consumed. 2 : habitual nourishment. 3 : the kind and amount of food prescribed for a person or animal for a special reason. General: 1. the kinds of food that a person, animal, or community habitually eats. i. e."a vegetarian diet" Â 2. a special course … Continue reading What is diet?
Balancing Act – maintain your focus
Balance is a critical part of the human existence. Being Bi-pedal creatures requires that structures and systems involved with balance operate seamlessly. Strong muscles aside, knowing where the body is in space and time must be a near autonomic response. Injury to the ankle can cause stability and overall balance become compromised. Age can also … Continue reading Balancing Act – maintain your focus
Lower Body Strength: A must have.
Lower Body Strength is critical for young and old alike.