(Christopher McDougall pg..) Although societys inclination is to wear athletic shoes while running, there is evidence to show that barefoot running is more natural resulting in health and competitive benefits. Running barefoot is natural
Callaghan goes on to list some key points comparing braces to taping, listing the advantages and disadvantages of both. (Callaghan, 1997) “ANKLE TAPE AND BRACES: Restrict range of movement, Reduce re injury rate, Improve proprioception. Limitation of movement is lost after exercise. No negative effect on most performance tests, little negative effect on other joints. BRACES: Minimal expertise needed, reusable, readjust able, washable, and non-allergic.
Kacy Hobbs Functional Exercises Functional training is a classification of exercise which involves training the body for the activities performed in daily life. Using functional training may help lead you to a better muscular balance and also better joint stability. The functional training is more specific to oneself, whether them being an athlete of any level, an average Joe, a rehabilitation patient or even your elderly. And depending on the person is the level of intensity determined. Even though the machine exercises are thought to be safer to use to some extent, they are restricted in most movements, which could later lead to injury, because they are not natural moves of the body.
Research suggests that creatine improves strength and performance in teenagers who were already in shape and highly-trained for their sport. It is safe, but users should always look at label directions and follow manufacturer's suggestions when considering creatine. Although the supplement can help build muscle, creatine has many negative affects on the human body. Studies have shown that the long term use of creatine is not healthy. It can lead to many different factors such as: chronic heart failure, heart disease, bone density, depression, dialysis, high cholesterol, spinal cord injury, or memory loss.
This once again proved that steroids have a negative effect on the athlete's although they do improve the athlete's performance. Would you take something that was hurting and possibly killing your body just so that you could be the best in a specific sport? Some of the men that were involved in the study had to quit it because they were worried that the steroids were going to potentially ruin their bodies for the rest of their lives. That is evidence that anabolic steroids should remain illegal and can be used effectively in my argumentative
At the time, many people saw this as a new innovation to help make themselves fit and put them in the best possible shape. The problems eventually became known when many people started to complain about performance enhancing drugs. In, 1968 there was an official complaint about steroids made by the World Health Organization (Roberts 1). Shortly after this complaint many professional sporting leagues made their bans on performance enhancing drugs. The original ban on anabolic steroids was enacted due to moral and ethical concerns, not the player’s health or safety.
They need to do more things that involve everyday people trying to get in good shape. Despite what most critics think these commercials are hurting more than helping. Greatness is not only for the naturally gifted chosen athletes; greatness can be achieved by any hardworking person not wanting to take the easy way out. Nike is a major sporting retailer and has the ability to influence the obese community by changing their commercial strategies and target audience. Obesity has become a big issue in America and instead of motivating others to get fit; it would be more beneficial to help people by giving them the steps to “find their
We run for two reasons: fear and pleasure, while the Tarahumara solely run for the love of the sport. Many people use running for stress relief or simply run to escape their problems for a short while. Tarahumara run for the simple joy of running, and may run for multiple days without tiring. They do what they love and what they love is running. Many may say this is because they live in a less stressful and uncivilized environment but maybe it's because they do what they love that allows the to be stress free.
Risk Assessment Potential Hazard: Stretching. Associated Risks: Stretching doesn’t prepare your body for a work out; it is usually done in a still position which leaves your heart rate low, and your muscles cold and weak, unprepared for a work out. Stretching may actually increase the risk of an injury; tightening the muscle before a physical activity can imbalance the stability of the joints which can result in injuries such as a sprain or tearing a ligament that supports the joints. Control Measures: Warming up prepares the body for the increased physical demand of the body; it also prepares the psyche for what is to come. Warming up also drives oxygen to your muscles to prepare them for a higher demand of respiration.
When we talk about exercising it really does not have to be a vigorous workout. Something as simple as walking is a great exercise. In the article "Fitness and the Brain: Can a walk a day keep Alzheimer's away" shows its readers that walking is not only good for your physical well being, but your mental health also. The article explains that Alzheimer, which is memory loss, is a growing disease in the US and worldwide. As of now, there is no curable medication or proven effective medication for Alzheimer's but exercise may increase brain health.