Find a park, or some quiet country lanes and take a leisurely bike ride. You can cover more ground than walking and have the great feeling of free wheeling down any hills. Remember to bring a water bottle, wear a helmet and brightly coloured shirt. Retrieved from:...
Muscle Group of the Month: Quadriceps Hockey season is underway! So this month, we will be focusing on one of the most important muscles for hockey players – the quadriceps. However, not only is this group of muscles important for increasing performance on the...
How to do this: Lie down on one side (similar to the position in the strength exercise above Pull your foot towards your butt Hold for 30 seconds, then switch sides Retrieved from:...
This exercise strengthens the muscles of the lower back that stabilize the spine, and also the glutes and abdominals. Lower Back The lower back is one of the most commonly pulled muscles in the body, and many of us are all too familiar with the pain associated with a...
The quadriceps femoris muscle is a muscle of the thigh, which almost completely covers the femur. It ranks among the strongest muscles in the human body. The quadriceps plays a key role in every movement involving the stretching of the knee (e.g. walking, climbing...
Lower Back The lower back is one of the most commonly pulled muscles in the body, and many of us are all too familiar with the pain associated with a lower back muscle strain. This month, we will be promoting lower back health by offering an easy and simple exercise...
