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Tips for Building and Maintaining Shoulder Strength
March 21, 2010 by Ryan Krane · Leave a Comment
1. Strengthen your shoulder. The shoulder is able to move fluidly thanks to the synchronized correspondence between several muscles, the shoulder blade and the bicep tendon. Strengthening all of the muscles works to stabilize the shoulder, reduce the risk of injury, and increase the longevity of optimal performance.
2. Use proper posture. Bad posture only causes further stress on the shoulder. It doesn’t matter if you are on the court, in the gym, driving to work, or talking on your cell phone, always try to stay mindful of whether or not you are slouching.
3. Stretch out the stress. Stress will cause muscles to become sore and take longer to heal. As discussed a couple weeks ago, stretching is a great way to relieve pain, de-stress, improve posture, and prevent injury.
4. If injured, seek advice from a personal trainer or physician. Your gut may be telling you to strengthen your shoulder after an injury since it feels weak, but exercising too soon can do more damage than good. Bottom line: If you are experiencing any level of chronic pain or discomfort in your shoulder, play it safe and seek a professional!
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Set Your Mind To Fitness!
December 4, 2009 by Ryan Krane · Leave a Comment
Have you ever been concerned that you aren’t getting the results at the gym you desire?
We’ve all been there. Between long hours at work and making time for the family, it can be nearly impossible to find the time it takes to stay fit. And too often when we do find the time, we drag our bodies to the gym while our minds remain elsewhere.
Your legs may be pumping away on the treadmill, but your thoughts are caught up on the past or anticipating the future. The truth of the matter is that if for any reason you can’t set your mind to fitness and focus on the present moment, you might as well not show up to the gym.
Setting your mind to fitness can make the difference between a great workout and a grueling one. Here are some tips to on how to focus and mentally prepare for a workout:
-Go over your goals
-Think about your accomplishments
-Prepare a mix of music
-Remember to have fun
-Talk to people at your gym about your goals
-Discover a personal trainer
The simple truth is that upholding a positive mindset about your personal fitness and health can dramatically increase the effectiveness of your workout. A personal trainer is someone who can help make all your distractions go away for a while; someone who can set your mind to fitness so you can start to see the results you desire.
