Archive for June, 2008
Revealed: Body Composition Facts
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008
Body composition, which refers to the body’s relative amounts of fat and lean body mass (organs, bones, muscles), is one of the five components of physical fitness. Good body composition is best gained through proper diet and exercise. Examples of poor body composition are underdeveloped musculature or excessive body fat. Being overweight (that is, overly [...]
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Fitness Insider’s Guide to Flexibility
Friday, June 13th, 2008
The four categories of stretching techniques are static, passive, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), and ballistic.
Flexibility is a component of physical fitness. Developing and maintaining it are important parts of a fitness program. Good flexibility can help you accomplish such physical tasks as lifting, climbing, running, and hiking with greater efficiency and less risk of injury. [...]
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