New Year New You Onto Orthopedics

New Year, New Ambitions

New Year New You Onto Orthopedics

The New Year is always a fantastic opportunity to take on new goals and realise new ambitions! This is a time when you can evaluate all that has happened in the year that has just gone by, and set fresh challenges for yourself.
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Weightlifting Strength or Stamina Onto Orthopedics

Weightlifting: Strength or Stamina

Weightlifting Strength or Stamina Onto Orthopedics

 

Lifting weights is a fantastic activity for many reasons. When done correctly and with consistency it can help you to build stronger muscles and to develop your muscular endurance. This can be useful and desirable for an extensive range of reasons, and can be especially useful for those looking to enhance their health and physical appearance. 
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The Anatomy of the Shoulder

In an article earlier on this year, we took a look at some common causes of shoulder pain, and what you can do to address these issues if you are experiencing them. Today we are going to take a closer anatomical look at the shoulder region, and learn more about this area of the body!
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Approaches to Resistance Training

Resistance training is an amazing way to improve your strength and increase your muscle mass. There are many different ways to utilise resistance training to meet your goals. Today we are going to look at a variety of approaches that you can try.
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The Human Skeleton

The human skeleton is an incredible structure and it surely goes without saying that it has many essential roles to play in the body! The skeletal system is made up of bones, joints and cartilage - all of which work together with other components of the body. Today we are going to look at some key information regarding the skeleton, and how it works in relation to other parts of the body.

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The Best Shoulder Exercises

Building the muscle of the shoulder area through an effective gym routine is a great way to increase strength in this area and create a more defined physique. If you are new to the gym then you may not know what the best exercises for this aim are, so today we are going to share some of the best shoulder exercises!
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Managing Your Metabolism

Managing your weight as you grow older is one of the best ways that you can work to maintain your health and help to keep illness at bay. This is achievable in a variety of ways when you make slight adjustments to your lifestyle and diet.

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Keeping Your Muscles Healthy

Your muscles are an incredibly important part of your body that serve several purposes. Within your body, muscles turn energy into motions, thereby allowing you to do the things that you need to do! Without your muscles you would not be able to walk, run or do any of the movements that you do without a second thought. You would also be unable to breathe, talk or even to have the blood flow through your body! So, as you can see, the health of your muscles is extremely important! 
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Squats: Good or Bad?

In the world of working out, the squat exercise is often hailed as one of the simplest ways to burn fat and improve muscle. As it uses some of the strongest muscles in the body, it is often recommended as a good way to get in shape. However, many people may have read that squats can be damaging to joints such as the knees and hips, and are afraid to try them out in case of injury. The best way to evaluate this particular exercise is to examine what it actually entails and what its effects could be on different types of physiques.
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How to Avoid Injury in the Gym

Going to the gym and exercising regularly is one of the best ways to protect your body as you age. As you build your muscles and strengthen your bones, you will be much better equipped to deal with accidents and injuries, should they occur. However, the potential to injure yourself in the gym also of course exists!
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