F.I.T.N.E.S.S.
An optimum fitness program includes cardiovascular exercise for heart health, stretching exercises for flexibility and resistance exercise for muscle strength and endurance.
Tag: stretching
Warm-Up!
Written by Kathryn Jost on .
To prevent injury when strength training, it is essential you warm up for 5 to 10 minutes with some light cardiovascular activity such as walking, jogging, cycling or rowing and then cool down with some light stretching for 5 to 10 minutes.
Health Tip: FLEXIBILITY
Written by Kathryn Jost on .
To maintain flexibility, incorporate simple stretches into your daily
routine. Stretches should be performed carefully and slowly to
avoid pulling muscles or damaging connective tissues in joints.