Tag Archives: Injury

Stretching: For mind and body

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Margot

After the bed I slept in last night, all I could think about was a good shoulder stretch. Lucky for me, it’s shoulder week at the Rubberbanditz blog! For a really satisfying shoulder stretch, check out the Loose Arm-ony post … Continue reading →

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Working the Shoulders

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Margot

Legs? Check. Chest? Check. Back? Check. We are getting through all the muscle groups, and learning so much! So what’s next? Shoulders. First, a little learning about one of those groups that can help you keep good posture. There are … Continue reading →

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Get those legs working!

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Margot

Your largest muscle group is your legs, so resistance training with your legs is key to your total body routine. Think about it. Legs represent a huge portion of your muscles, so increasing your leg muscles increases your overall muscles … Continue reading →

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Why do you workout?

Posted on July 17, 2010 by Margot

Everywhere I turn there are loud ads with too many exclamation points promising perfect “glamour muscles.” Hey men, look here back and biceps / chest and arms !!! Hey ladies, want perfect abs and a great butt?! Talk to just … Continue reading →

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Free falling free weights: Beware!

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Margot

I read an interesting study recently in the American Journal of Sports Medicine about weight training-related injuries over a 17-year period in the US. Almost a million people were injured, and over 90 percent of the injuries came from free … Continue reading →

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