Its the time of year that most cricketers have been longing for since the evenings began to shorten and last season ended in late September. Indoor winter nets begin for us this Sunday. However, many players, having wintered far too well will require some additional body conditioning to be in the best possible condition for the season. Good core stability is vital for both bowlers, for injury prevention and batsmen for their balance at the crease. Not to mention weight loss for those carrying additional pounds. Bowling is a very high …

Recent evidence strongly suggests that overweight and obese children are likely to remain that way into adulthood. Global statistics state that 22million children under the age of 5 are overweight and that 30% of children are now classed as obese. Annoyingly this is all preventable if children complete 60 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity each day. Getting these children to participate in exercise is the hard thing. Common problems are a lack of self confidence, general low energy levels due to inactivity and poor diet, lack of parental support, lack …

The Deltoid Muscle is a large triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint and serving to abduct and flex and extend and rotate the arm. This muscle has three parts, anterior deltoid muscle (the front), medial deltoid muscle (the middle), and posterior deltoid muscle (the rear). Often trained using exercises such as front/side raises and shoulder presses.

The Day-to-Day Activities of a Dietitian-Nutritionist
Dietitians and Nutritionists perform similar functions in most cases.
However, these two professions have significant differences.
For example, the title of a nutritionist in the United States is not
legally protected.  This means that there is no federal regulating body
that regulates this profession.
In some states, there are standard requirements for nutritionists but in
other states there is little or no regulation at all.  So it would be a
little difficult to verify the professional qualifications of a
nutritionist.
In contrast, a Registered Dietitian is a protected title.  This title is
recognized across the …

At the present time, more and more people are resorting to Yoga to find cure for chronic health problems and attain a peace of mind. Originated in ancient India, Yoga typically means ‘union’ between the mind, body and spirit. It involves the practice of physical postures and poses, which is sometimes referred to as ‘asana’ in Sanskrit. As the name suggests, the ultimate aim of practicing Yoga is to create a balance between the body and the mind and to attain self-enlightenment. In order to accomplish it, Yoga makes use of …