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When it comes to sports such as
soccer, basketball and volleyball or those that require constant
pivoting, hamstring need an attention. This week focus on Working
the Hamstring.
Remember, you are what you eat!
Namita Nayyar, AFI |
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After your workout, spend another
five to 10 minutes cooling down to bring the heart rate down. Your cool-down
should include five minutes of cardio exercise (walking or biking) at a slower
pace and five minutes of gentle stretching, once your breathing returns to
normal. By cooling down, you can help prevent injuries and muscle soreness from
your workout.
If you are running short on time -- shorten your workout, not your cool down.
Never cheat yourself of a proper cool down, including doing stretches, following
your exercise. Your body needs this time to readjust. |
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ACCEPT CHANGE WITH A
SMILE
Sooner or later you'll encounter an event in your life, and how you meet it
determines your future happiness and success. Since the beginning of time,
everyone has been called upon to meet such a crisis. A closer look will show you
that most "crisis situations" are opportunities to either advance or stay where
you are.
Indeed most changes in your life will take place out of either "inspiration" or
"desperation." Whatever comes your way, give it meaning and transform it into
something of value. Your personal growth is the process of responding positively
to change.
A precious stone cannot be polished without friction, nor humanity perfected
without trials.
Note: WF Members receive motivation like
this in their e-mail box every Monday morning! Those of you looking for added
motivation, can go ahead to download Free motivational Wallpaper Changer at
http://www.womenfitness.net/downloads.htm
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"Never allow anyone to
rain on your parade and thus cast a pall of gloom and
defeat on the entire day. Remember that no talent, no
self-denial, no brains, no character, are required to
set up in the faultfinding business. Nothing external
can have any power over you unless you permit it. Your
time is too precious to be sacrificed in wasted days
combating the menial forces of hate, jealously, and
envy. Guard your fragile life carefully. Only God can
shape a flower, but any foolish child can pull it to
pieces."
~ Og Mandino |
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SPINACH SALAD
Ingredients:
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1 lb. spinach leaves, washed and torn into
pieces, tough stems discarded
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2 cups mushrooms, sliced
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
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1/4 cup fat-free Italian dressing
Directions:
Nutritional Information:
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Calories: 50 Kcal
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Fat: 0.7g
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Cholesterol: nil
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Protein: 4.6 g
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Carbohydrates: 8.9 g
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Fiber: 4.0g
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Sodium: 240 mg
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Working the Hamstring
The hamstrings are a muscle group located on the back of the upper leg and
thigh. The semimembranosus and semitendinosus are two hamstring muscles located
on the inside of the upper leg. The bicep femoris is a hamstring muscle located
on the outer back side of the upper back leg. Collectively, these three muscles
make up the hamstring muscles.
When it comes to such sports as soccer, basketball and volleyball or those that
require constant pivoting, hamstring need an attention. Women often spend more
time doing bench presses and leg extensions, which strengthen the quadriceps,
and pay little attention to working the hamstrings. Ideally, the hamstrings
should lead the response in fitness training, tightening first. Women tend to
work on their quadriceps more because they strengthen quickly. They think their
legs are getting stronger, but they are really not. They need to do activities
that increase the quickness of the hamstring response, in addition to exercises
that build up the quadriceps. It's simple -having stronger hamstrings will help
you lift heavier weights on the squat and leg press. Also the strength in the
hamstrings helps to maintain a full stride even when you are tiring during brisk
walking or running, supporting the idea that strength can help delay fatigue.
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Working the Hamstring |
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