A resistance training or exercise is a form of strength training in which each effort is worked against a resisting force. If properly performed, the exercise can provide significant improvement and benefits to the person’s health and well-being. It can be done in two ways—the isotonic way if a part of the body is moving against the force, and isometric way if a body part is holding still against the force. It can also be performed with the use of exercise equipment such as...
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Did you know that jogging can also help you gain health and fitness mileage? As a matter of fact, it is an ideal avenue to improve your physical resistance thereby strengthening your immune system against harmful bacteria that can cause infection. Here are some interesting facts on how jogging can fortify your body’s resistance. Feeds the body with generous oxygen. Nothing beats the advantage brought about by jogging in providing the system with generous amount of oxygen. In case you...
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The country of Ethiopia has produced two world and Olympic long-distance champion runners in both the male and female categories. They are Kenenisa Bekele and Meseret Defar, whose winning records in the Olympic Games would easily pass the Cooper Test. This test is one of physical fitness that is meant to measure the distance negotiated by the runner in 12 minutes of steady pace. In the Olympic 5000-meter event, Bekele finished on top with a time of 12:57:35 in 11.88 laps in 12 minutes, which...
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When you engage in long distance running, you will build more mitochondria in your working muscles. Mitochondria (plural form of mitochondrion) are very small structures in the muscle cells where energy is produced, and which increase one’s ability to extract oxygen and nutrients from the blood to produce energy and improve one’s endurance. Endurance and running performance are also improved in long runs when more red blood cells are built to pick up oxygen from the lungs and...
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