Waist-hip ratio is determined by dividing waist circumference (a measure taken at or slightly above the belly button) by hip circumference (taken at the widest part of your hips).
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Heart Rate Calculator
Achieving your target heart rate is key to maximizing the effectiveness of your areobic work out.
Female Factors For Golfers
Each golf athlete brings their own unique qualities to the table, and it’s my job to enhance those qualities that tend to limit their performance. While there are no clear-cut absolutes when it comes to the differences between training guys and gals, there are some pretty strong trends that require some special attention when working… Continue reading Female Factors For Golfers
Common Misconceptions Of Strength Training For Women
Recent studies counter several widely held beliefs that may limit the physiologic and psychological benefits of weight training for women. Myth 1: Strength training causes women to become larger and heavier The truth is, strength training helps reduce body fat and increase lean weight. It also increases your metabolism and allows you to burn calories… Continue reading Common Misconceptions Of Strength Training For Women
Ten Reasons Women Should Lift Weights
Women Do Need Strength Over the last decade, researchers have made extremely compelling arguments for the benefits of weight training for women and those over the age of fifty. Still, the number of women who take this recommendation to heart is still quite low. Most women who exercise are spending most of their gym time… Continue reading Ten Reasons Women Should Lift Weights
Posture Assessment
PASSING NEEDS IMPROVEMENT NEEDS IMPROVEMENT Neck erect chin in Neck slightly forward chin slightly out Neck markedly forward chin markedly out Chest elevated Chest slightly depressed Chest markedly depressed Shoulders centered Shoulders slightly forward Shoulders markedly forward Upper back normally rounded Upper Back slightly rounded Upper Back markedly rounded Lower back normally curved Lower back… Continue reading Posture Assessment
Business Women And Golf
Why is golf a good sport for today`s businesswoman? Women often find it difficult to participate in sports due to the demands of a job, family, and the fact that sport activities often require multiple participants. Therefore, a smart woman should select an activity she can do on her own time as well as with… Continue reading Business Women And Golf
Exercise Recommendations From The American Heart Association
For most healthy people: We suggest at least 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise or 75 minutes per week of vigorous exercise (or a combination of moderate and vigorous activity). 30 minutes a day, five times a week is an easy goal to remember, however you will also experience benefits even if you divide… Continue reading Exercise Recommendations From The American Heart Association
Key Points For Effective Stretching
Flexibility is one of the simplest elements of fitness to improve. It takes little effort and no specialized equipment. If you perform a few stretching exercises at the end of your workout flexibility training takes up no time at all. Stretching exercises can and should be performed as part of your warm up and cool… Continue reading Key Points For Effective Stretching
Impact Position – Front & Back View
Please click on any of the muscle group descriptions below to view the recommended stretches for the selected muscle(s). IMPACT position – FRONT view Pectoralis Major: Aids in club swing External Oblique: Stabilization. Pulls shoulders towards hips. Rotation Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus: Return from wrist cock Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis: Return from wrist cock Triceps:… Continue reading Impact Position – Front & Back View