Exercise Can Make You Smile
Exercise Can Make You All Smiles Obviously, we all exercise for the physical benefits. However, remember it is scientific fact that exercise also releases a chemical called endorphins. These chemicals are the so called feel good chemicals that promote happiness. So work out and smile. Staying active and keeping your weight under control is […]
Eating and Exercising
Is it better to exercise before or after eating? If Eating and exercising is a part of your daily regimen you can optimize these activities with some simple changes. First, Plan to eat an hour or two before you exercise. Picking the correct pre-game meal is really important for your performance. This will give your […]
Never Quit Tips of the Week
Final Prep Tips of the Week for Never Quit JOI Never Quit Tips. Pre-Race Check List JOI Never Quit Tip of the week: It’s almost race week-scope out this pre-race check list to make sure you are prepared. How do you know when to buy new running shoes? Tips for dealing with Swimmer’s/Paddler’s Shoulder Check […]
The Many Benefits of Yoga
The Many Benefits of Yoga The practice of yoga originated in India around 5000 years ago. The word yoga is a Sanskrit term meaning union, specifically union of body, mind, and spirit. The benefits of yoga are numerous. This article will focus on the manifold physical benefits. The central focus of any yoga practice is […]
Fitness Tips
Fitness Tips Fitness tips from the Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute: By: Jon Stiffler PTA/Sports Center Manager How to Calculate How Many Calories you Burn (while walking or running a mile) Fitness Tips Continued: Use the following calculations Multiply your body weight (in pounds) by .57 for calories burned walking 1 mile. Multiple your body weight (in […]
Dynamic Stretching Routine
Stretching for Flexibility and Warm Up Exercises Watch This VIDEO to Learn Dynamic Warm Up Exercises. If you are like most people, you probably have not heard of dynamic stretching. When one thinks of stretching it usually means bending or straightening a body part until a stretch is felt in the muscle. Then holding the […]
Myofascial Pain & Trigger Points
Myofascial Pain and Trigger Points Myofascial pain, also known as trigger points are hyper sensitive areas within the muscle. Trigger points within the muscle can be chronic or develop over time due to repetitive stress on the muscle. This can occur during activity or lack of muscle activity such as immobilization. Therefore, active and latent […]
Fitness Tips from JOI
Fitness Tips Don’t Forget Your Warm-up Need fitness tips? Warming up before exercise is essential to preventing injury. Beginning each workout with a low intensity exercise raises your heart rate, as well as warms up your muscles in order to prepare your body for more intense exercise. Dynamic stretching is also frequently used with low […]
Yoga Poses
JOI Yoga Poses Adapt for weakness or stiffness; no equipment necessary and yoga can be done anywhere. Downward Facing Dog Placement: Inverted V with hands shoulder-width and feet hip-width apart on the floor Muscles Stretched: Hamstrings, calves, shoulder muscles, and spine muscles Muscles Strengthened: Shoulder, core, and leg muscles Adaptations: Alternate flexing of each knee […]
Get Back In Shape
If you want to get back in shape, you’re in good company. Exercise and healthy living are challenging in the busy world. Working at a desk all day doesn’t help. Here are some things to help with your journey to get back in shape. Losing Weight The biggest motivator for getting in shape is to […]