The Importance of Stretching

Including stretching as part of a training programme is often the most neglected aspect of a complete workout. Read on to discover why it's so important and the do's and don't's of effective, safe, stretching. Why we should stretch There are two important reasons why we should stretch: To return the muscles to their pre-workout lengthTo increase our range of movement or flexibility, (developmental stretching) What are the benefits of…

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The 5 Components Of Health-Related Fitness

The 5 Components Of Health-Related Fitness How fit are you? You might think that because you are a competent runner that you are physically fit, but actually, the industry standard for determining fitness levels covers a lot more than just cardiovascular ability. Take a look at the following five components of health-related fitness and see how you stack up: 1 - Body CompositionIf you were to have a professional fitness…

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