Fitness

Swimming is a part of many people's everyday life. This guide site is devoted to swimming in all of its forms, both competitive and recreational. Beginning swimmers need to know that ones resting heart rate decreases 10 beats per minute in water, and maximum heart rate decreases by 10 to 30 beats.

The Chinese and millions of other people believe, and live their lives by these natural forces. Feng shui is an ancient and wise approach to the way our environment affects us.

Back Pain, especially in the lower back (lumbar spine), is a problem that most people experience at some time in their lives. The muscles that support the spine are in constant use; even while simply sitting, the muscles are in use to keep one from falling over.

Acne is a skin condition which has plugged pores (blackheads and whiteheads), inflamed pimples (pustules), and deeper lumps (nodules). Acne occurs on the face, as well as the neck, chest, back, shoulders, and upper arms.

Obesity and lack of exercise contribute to up to one-third of all cancers of the colon, breast, kidney and stomach .Obesity-related deaths are now second only to those related to smoking.

The deep abdominal and back muscles are critical for a dancer to maintain good posture and strength throughout class and performance. Lisa Howell, dance physiotherapist, outlines the need for activation of the Transverse Abdominis, Pelvic Floor and Multifidus muscles and offers a guide to initiating and training these muscles.

Many dancers have amazing flexibility when stretching, but find it hard to use this when dancing, especially with a developpé. This article outlines a simple floor exercise aimed at increasing the height of you leg as well as building the strength to hold it in these positions.

There are many things that can influence your ability to balance. Poor balance may cause your supporting foot to wobble and make it hard to stabilise en demi-pointe, putting you at risk of injury. In this article Lisa Howell discusses some test and exercises that are aimed at improving balance.