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The use of functional fitness equipment

Functional training equipment is in much hype these days. This refers to anything that allows you to perform free form & dynamic exercise wherein your body is free to move in all dimensions. The most common example is kettlebell.   However, functional training has become very popular now within the health and fitness community. It includes using the multiple muscle groups in more than one plane of motion. Benefits  The training involves the use of spine, hips, shoulders, elbows, ankles and knees. However, when performed in the right way, it can reduce the risks of injury, thereby improving the quality of your life.  It incorporates the use of multiple muscles and joints at the same time for training the entire body. The most common examples include, squatting to bicep curls, step up exercises with weights and also multidirectional lunges.  Functional fitness workout prepares the body to perform common activities and day to day work like cleaning the yard or v

Top reasons to add functional fitness exercise in your day to day activities

Functional fitness programs allow your muscles to work in concert with one another so as to limit the chances of injury. They teach your muscles that they need to work together to promote balance and strengthens all areas of the body. Here are the top reasons to add functional fitness regime in your day to day activities: ·          It promotes better balance. During the workout, you focus on the balance of your body. For instance, while performing a strength training exercise, your legs are engaged with your spine so as to strengthen your core making you fall less. ·          You have a lesser chance of getting injured. It teaches your muscles to work together so no matter what you do in your life. The regime strengthens all your muscles so none is left weak and prone to injury when compared to one another. ·          It helps you perform your day-to-day activities smoothly.  The functional exercise involves your entire body in performing daily activities. It makes i

A guide to planning an outdoor fitness area for school

Planning an outdoor fitness area for a school is not that easy. One needs to consider loads of things including: Design and layout While planning, design and layout, there are many things you need to consider. A few of them include: ·          What age group kids will be using the site? ·          How much it will cost and what is your budget? ·          What does the surrounding look like? ·          Vision of the fitness area Surfacing Use a surfacing material like rubber, mulch or pour-in place tiles so as to form a firm base. The facility will be accessed by the children; so therefore, you have to adopt some safety standards. However, depending on the choice of the machines and potential fall-height, various types of surfacing materials are available in the market. Installation The outdoor fitness equipment is quite heavy and needs muscle power. For installation, you have to carefully follow the instructions mentioned on drawing that comes along