Exercise Tips

Exercise is something we hear a lot about from medical professionals and the media, but how much of it is true? Let’s take a look at 14 common (and potentially dangerous) misconceptions about exercise.

The first trick is getting yourself into the mindset that you want to tackle the challenge head-on, and maybe start visualizing your victory. Then there are a number of dietary and exercise regimes you can follow to get yourself into optimal shape for the big contest.

The plank can also be considered an exercise that engages multiple muscles—including the shoulders, triceps, biceps, forearms, back, hammies, and even the glutes—if you choose to mix these plank variations into your workout routine.

Stretching promote fresh blood circulation to counteract your workout by aiding flexibility and loosening up any knotted, pain-ridden muscles. So be sure to stretch and when you do, avoid these six common stretching mistakes.

Prescribing exercise for chronic disease management not only reduces symptoms of or prevents disease, but results in many positive side effects. From stress reduction and the support of immune system health to reduction of blood pressure and cholesterol, when used moderately, exercise can not only support physical health, but positively influence our mental health.

Since the squat is one of the most effective exercises out there, this article will set the record straight on the dos and don’ts of squatting.