Arthritis is very common among people, but not so many people understand what having arthritis actually means for the suffer on a daily basis. Due to the fact that there are 100 different types of arthritis, it’s not unsurprisingly that the confusion exists. According to the Arthritis Foundation, common arthritis joint symptoms include swelling, pain, stiffness and decreased … [Read more...]
Sculpting the Calve Muscles
Calve Muscle Anatomy There are two primary muscle groups on the back of the lower legs - the gastrocnemius and the soleus muscles. The soleus is a wide, flat muscle that lies beneath the heart shaped gastrocnemius. Both muscles contract to extend the feet and toes, but the soleus can only fully contract when your leg is bent to at least a 30-degree angle. There are several … [Read more...]
5 Yoga Stretches to Strengthen Your Calves
The calf is made up of two muscles on the back of your lower leg: The gastrocnemius is the larger calf muscle. It forms the visible bulge beneath the skin. The soleus is a smaller, flat muscle that lies underneath the gastrocnemius muscle. Both heads of the gastrocnemius merge together about halfway down the calf and form the calcaneal tendon (the Achilles tendon). … [Read more...]
Dana Humphrey Shares How Fitness Changed Her Life
Today we have a new story to inspire and motivate you to lead a healthier lifestyle. Let's hear Dana Humphrey's journey. Women Fitness: When did you begin your fitness journey? What motivated you to embark on this journey? Dana Humphrey: Since I was in 5th grade I have been actively working out, running, walking, biking, sports etc. I have done triathlons, marathons, 1/2 … [Read more...]
Olympic, World & European Champion Lizzy Yarnold Creates History Yet Again!
Double Olympic Champion Lizzy Yarnold MBE cemented her place in sporting history not once, but twice. Lizzy sensationally won her second Olympic Gold at the PyeongChang 2018 Games, adding to the Gold she won in Sochi in 2014, becoming the first Team GB winter athlete to retain their Olympic title. Team GB’s most decorated Winter Olympian was also the first British athlete … [Read more...]
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