Daily Tips: Saturday August 27, 2005

Health and Diet
Stretching boosts muscle temperature, making it more pliable. It also increases blood circulation providing a better supply of oxygen and nutrients to the working and injured muscles. Stretching after exercise (as opposed to resting) will speed up the removal of unwanted waste products, thus reducing soreness and stiffness.

Fitness
Abdominals can be trained every other day. They should be performed last in a routine since many other exercises rely on the strength of the abdominals to maintain good posture. Complimenting the abdominal exercises with lower back exercises can decrease the back pain many people experience on a daily basis.