Category: Exercise

Achilles tendonitis or Achilles tendinitis is a disorder or injury in which tendon damage happens during excessive physical activity. Key symptoms include tightness, discomfort, pain in the tendon area, and limited mobility.  Some other conditions affect the tendon area as Achilles tendinosis (microtears in the tendon) and Achilles tendon rupture (partial or complete). These conditions…

What does Hamstring mean? A hamstring is a range of muscles in the back and thigh that allows the knee to bend or flex. These muscles are the semimembranosus, semitendinosus, and biceps femoris. Hamstring injuries start just at the pelvic bone and extend the length from the femur, crossing the back of the knee to…

What about Tennis elbow? Tennis elbow, also called lateral epicondylitis, is caused by inflammation of the forearm muscles that attach to the elbow. It happens when the tendons in the elbow are overworked, which usually happens when moving the wrist and arm over and over again. It is common in plumbers, painters, and carpenters, as…

The link between stress and sleep Stress is often seen as a bad thing, but it is a response that humans and animals have developed to help them deal with important or dangerous situations. The autonomic nervous system (ANS) in people can release hormones like adrenaline and cortisol when they are stressed. These hormones speed…

Definition of vertigo Vertigo is the feeling that the society around you is going round and round. It can make you feel sick and make you lose your balance. So, you can treat it at home with basic simple vertigo exercises. Exercises that can help you control vertigo Continue movements that you do again and…

Introduction As one grows older, it’s expected to gain a bit more of that belly fat around the midsection. With age, muscle mass is tending to go down while simultaneously having an increase in fat mass. The accumulation of abdominal fat could be detrimental to self-esteem and even difficult to fit into your favorite clothes.…

What is sciatica exercises? Sciatica is leg pain. Sciatica is caused by compression or irritation of one or more lumbar nerves. It commonly enters the buttock and travels to the afflicted nerve. The sciatic nerve is the body’s longest. It extends from the spine to the hips and thighs. The sciatic nerve can be crushed…

A groin pull, also known as a groin strain, occurs when the muscles in your groin and thigh are overworked. These muscles can get overstretched or torn if they are contracted too strongly or too quickly.Well, through groin pain exercises you can reduce this pain. Overuse, sports, or intense activity can cause a groin strain…

Exercise is defined as any physiological action that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness.It is done for a variety of reasons, including helping with growth and strength, preventing ageing, developing muscles and the cardiovascular system, sharpening sports skills, losing or maintaining weight, promoting health, or simply for enjoyment.Many people prefer to…

The kettlebell is a cast iron ball with “horns” that form a handle. The handle gets the most use, but the horns come in handy when different holds are required, such as during kettlebell squats. Kettlebells have a unique design with an offset centre of mass, unlike barbells and dumbbells, which distribute their weight evenly…