By Rhonda Figone Research shows that dynamic warm up have a positive effect on power and agility performance when compared with static stretching. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/16937960 Dynamic warm up with muscle activation exercises are a great way to warm up your muscles and joints prior to sport. Included in this article […]
BaySport’s Healthy Holiday Challenge: Finding balance during the holidays
By Giselle Birang Every holiday season, millions of Americans ring in the New Year with a common goal: weight loss. Waiting until after the holidays when many people overindulge is challenging and can often cause frustration. The goal of health and weight loss is to find balance and the Healthy Holiday Challenge is designed for just […]
How to Manage Portion Control
The average American should consume about 2000 calories (2500 if living an active lifestyle) a day. However, it’s very challenging to discern what one serving is in a given meal, especially when foods are not packaged. Here are some tips. Fruits and Vegetables Aim to eat 2 cups of fruit and 2.5 cups of vegetables. […]