FITNESS
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THE NATURAL WAY TO FITNESS
Enough has been written about work-outs and how to stay in shape, training, routines, etc. There are so many ways - it's not even possible to start counting. Most of us, however, find them boring after a while and hence unable to put in the needed continuous effort. And it is not surprising, we as humans were not meant to run in place on treadmill and still not get anywhere, or stand in front of the mirror counting the reps with free weights. Here's one activity that some of you might find interesting and a remedy for your athletic boredom....
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE FIT?
It is interesting that if you look for the definitions of this word in the modern dictionary, you can really get a good idea of the true meaning of it. The reality is however, that while it is not hidden, it is overlooked. The general meaning of the word "FIT" can be summed up along the lines of being "suited to the circumstances", "meeting adequate standards for a purpose", "physically and mentally sound and healthy", "in harmony with". So, what circumstances should we be suited for? According to today's prevalent point of view, we should focus on developing specific body...
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JUMPING WITH ROPE - BEST EXERCISE FOR YOUR FEET!
I recommend this exercise at all my clinics, presentations, private lessons and consultations. Why is it so useful for running, and especially for the development of running technique? What benefits can we get from such a simple exercise? How can you use it and incorporate into your training routine? To illustrate some positive aspects of this drill, I would use boxing as an example, where jumping with rope had been very popular since the beginning of this sport. When was it “invented” and by whom is unknown, at least to me, but it became one of the most easily recognizable...
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