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Exercise for Chronic Pain

August 23, 2018 by Jaimi Jansen

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Unresolved pain affects a person’s overall health, whether it be physical, mental, or spiritual. People suffering from chronic pain are more likely to become overweight, depressed, or non-functional. Over time, the detrimental effects of pain can take away from independence and leave a person in need of assistance for performing basic tasks such as going […]

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Core Exercises Missing from your Training Routine

August 18, 2018 by Jaimi Jansen

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If you are a fitness enthusiast or an athlete, you will probably agree that choosing core exercises well is very crucial. Some core exercises have more benefits than others. They give the trainer more balance and strength even to perform other workouts. Athletes are in a better position to succeed in their core exercises when […]

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Early Morning Motivation

April 24, 2018 by Jaimi Jansen 1 Comment

Recent research has sought to examine the relationship between exercise and sleep. Are there more benefits to exercising in the morning compared to the afternoon or night? Studies are identifying the morning as the optimal time to exercise. Not a morning person? There are several simple tricks and hacks to help increase morning productivity. Maximizing the […]

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Hamstring Health

April 10, 2018 by Jaimi Jansen Leave a Comment

Hamstrings are perhaps a well-known muscle group, yet many people do not know exactly what they are used for. The hamstrings are the muscle group located at the back of the thigh and consist of the Biceps Femoris, Semimembranosus, and Semitendinosus. These muscles carry out everyday movements such as running and walking. More specifically they […]

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Land Exercises to Improve Performance in the Water

April 3, 2018 by Jaimi Jansen Leave a Comment

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Water sports are among the most efficient, relaxing, and rewarding activities and are excellent modes of exercise for both the body and the mind. They typically require the involvement of the entire body, recruiting muscle groups large and small. Therefore, it results in a greater energy expenditure. The invigorating outdoor environment can make for the […]

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Exercises for Older Adults

March 27, 2018 by Jaimi Jansen

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There’s an old wives’ tale that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. However, when it comes to humans, the body is capable of learning new strategies to adapt to changes brought about by aging. Older adults, in particular, are more prone than any other subset of the population to falling. However, by continuing […]

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Balance Training with Bosu Balls

March 20, 2018 by Santa Cruz CORE Leave a Comment

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Resistance training is not limited to weights and machines. Training involving balls, unstable platforms, and other devices to create an unbalanced environment has become increasingly popular in training settings. A bosu ball, which is short for “both sides up,” is an excellent tool to incorporate into one’s workout. If implemented correctly, they can improve balance, […]

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Top Three Exercises to Improve Posture

October 4, 2017 by Santa Cruz CORE 1 Comment

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By Jaimi Jansen  Good posture offers benefits that go beyond a properly curved spine. When one slouches and doesn’t maintain proper posture, muscles and ligaments work much harder to keep one up and balanced. This extra work by the muscles can lead to myalgia, lumbar pain, headaches, and an increased likelihood for injury. Maintaining proper […]

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Top Three Glute Exercises

May 30, 2017 by Santa Cruz CORE Leave a Comment

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By Jaimi Jansen The glutes are among the top listed area of the body that people wish to tone and strengthen; however, exercises that target the glutes typically require core muscle strength as well, resulting in a full-body workout. Try the following exercises to tone your glutes, and find yourself sweating, having fun and getting […]

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3 Easy Medicine Ball Exercises

July 7, 2015 by Santa Cruz CORE Leave a Comment

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Medicine balls are a fun alternative to weights and offer a bit of a challenge as there are no handles. This requires more work from your hands, and offers additional toning benefits as it requires the stabilization of the core or “trunk”. Seated medicine ball trunk rotations: Sitting with your feet out in front of […]

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