both processes proceed
Why is it important to warm up before training?
The following types of workout are distinguished:
passive – increase in body temperature by various means, for example a hot shower;
general – increase in body temperature with the help of active movements of the main muscle groups, for example jogging, calisthenics, etc .;
special – increase in body temperature with the help of physical exercises, including movements characteristic of a particular sport.
The most effective is an active type of workout; passive warm-up (sauna, hot shower) – less effective. Hegberg and Ljunggren compared the effects of a warm-up, including a combination of running and calisthenics, and a warm-up, which involves a passive increase in body temperature as a result of staying in the sauna for 20 minutes before performing physical exercises. Continue reading
Yoga for children. Take care of health from a young age
In recent years, yoga in our country has become incredibly popular. You can read about what yoga is, what its directions are, how yoga is useful, how it develops in Ukraine, in a non-trivial interview with a yoga instructor Dominika. Definitely give an answer to the question – “what is yoga?” very difficult. But if we consider yoga as a fitness area for children, then we can say that these are exercises aimed at strengthening all muscle groups, improving the condition of the spine, and also relaxing the body and calming the nervous system.
The modern rhythm of life makes more and more people resort to yoga exercises, and this is very good, because a person just needs to keep his body healthy in a metropolis. But as they say, take care of your health from a young age. Continue reading
Exercise during pregnancy. Recommendations and contraindications
Sports (not to be confused with sports of the highest achievements) are useful to absolutely everyone. Pregnancy is far from a reason to stop training, on the contrary. The main thing is to do everything measuredly, wisely and, of course, with benefit for the unborn child. We will tell you about why sports are needed during pregnancy, how to train properly and what should not be done in this article.
Motives for playing sports or physical activity in pregnant women are very different. They may care about the appearance of a changing body, worry about the health of the unborn baby, they may strive to maintain their physical shape during pregnancy and be able to withstand physical activities associated with performing professional duties or childbirth, or they need additional social communication and support in a new for them phase of life. Continue reading
