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[17 Feb 2010 | No Comment | 99 views]
Get fit for Cricket

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 …

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[5 Feb 2010 | No Comment | 98 views]
Deltoid Muscle

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.

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[2 Feb 2010 | No Comment | 143 views]

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 …

Information, Pilates »

[21 Jan 2010 | No Comment | 740 views]
Whats Is Pilates?

This is an exercise system that is focused on building strength without bulk, improving flexibility and agility, and helping to prevent injury. It was developed in the 1920s by Joseph H. Pilates, who was a physical trainer and founder of The New York Pilates Studio®. It involves a series of controlled movements that engage both your body and mind. It was initially created for rehabilitation, but was later adopted by dancers and athletes and is now utilized by millions. The primary focus is on awareness of the spine, proper breathing, …

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[14 Jan 2010 | No Comment | 100 views]
Muscle Info – Chest

The Pectorial Muscle or either of the two large chest muscles (pectoralis major and pectoralis minor), that assist in movements of the shoulder and upper arm. This is a major muscle and one which is often too frequently trained. A classic exercise for it is the bench press and a more old fashioned on is the press-up.