Safety Articles
The following articles are for your information and education that would relate to you in the areas of health, fitness and safety.
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- Tips on Preventing Infections at the Fitness Centre
- general - Oct 13, 2009
Tips on Preventing Infections at the Fitness Centre
- Why We All Need To Be Training
- general - Aug 31, 2009
Everybody needs strength and endurance, especially as the years pass. The way to keep your muscles and bones strong is to use them and to work them to their limit occasionally —so that when the time comes to do the extra lifting, you'll be able to. Unused muscles atrophy, leading to falls, weakness, and disability. Strong muscles can reduce low back pain and arthritis pain. Even very old people can gain muscle strength with training.
- Cardiovascular Exercise Machines: What's Right for You
- general - Aug 31, 2009
A good gym will offer a wide choice of cardiovascular exercise machines, from stair climbers to recumbent bikes. Which ones will help you burn calories fastest? Which ones also give you a weight bearing workout to build strong bones? A trainer can show you how to use each machine, if you're just starting a gym program. Stick with what's most comfortable and enjoyable, says Dr. Cedric Bryant, Chief Science Officer for the American Council on Exercise.
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