Category Archives: Exercise

Visualization Visualization (imagery) is a form of relaxation that uses the imagination. Begin as before, by finding a comfortable position, shut your eyes, and take several deep breaths. Several variations of visualization can then be used. You can imagine a … Continue reading →

The ultimate goal in stress coping and management is to reduce the negative effects of stress. Different relaxation techniques have proved successful and can be used based on individual preference. Brief descriptions of various techniques follow. If you are interested … Continue reading →

Muscular strength is the maximum force that a muscle or muscle group can exert in a single contraction. It is best developed by some form of progressive resistance exercise, for example, weight training with free weights (barbells and dumbbells) or … Continue reading →

The principles of exercise intensity, duration, frequency, overload, progression, and specificity apply to resistance training as well as aerobic training. Intensity and Duration For muscular development and health enhancement, the intensity of resistance training may be set by selecting a … Continue reading →

Anaerobic Exercise Strength development exercises are anaerobic. Anaerobic literally means “without oxygen,” and when applied to exercise, it refers to high intensity physical activities in which oxygen demand is above the level that can be supplied during performance. Short term … Continue reading →

Measuring flexibility is rather difficult, and several instruments have been developed for this purpose. Probably the most widely used device is the goniometer. This device is a protractor like device that measures the range of motion about a specific joint. … Continue reading →