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Now that we are in the heart of the summer, outdoor activities are in full swing for most. Whether it is gardening like we recently discussed, cooking out or just sitting by the pool, we all try to get our fill of the fresh air and sunlight while we have it. Many exercise routines start heading outside as well during these months. Whether you are a workout expert or decided to try and do something after the Independence Day Barbecue, congratulations on taking the right steps to being healthy.  

Throughout the country, activities such as golf, tennis, bike riding or water sports are very accessible. No matter which one you choose, you must always make sure not to over do it. Many of these activities or exercises require that your body warm up in advance. Without sound judgment, you could put yourself at risk for injury.

When our body is stressed or damaged it will tell us, and we need to listen in order to avoid further pain and injury. Stiffness, tight muscles, aching and even pain are signs that we have overdone it. You would be amazed what just a few little things could do to make us feel better and our bodies more efficient when we exercise.

If you’ve read any of my previous articles, you know how important stretching and warming up are to any activity. Five to ten minutes should be sufficient as both a warm up and a cool down after your activity. The focus should be on the muscles that will be used most in whatever activity you plan to take on. Gradually increase your blood flow and heart rate with simple movements like walking or jogging. Start off slowly when you begin your activity. There’s no reason to push yourself so hard, so fast.

Swimming

My favorite sport is swimming.  In some areas of the country, it is available year round, whether due to the climate or indoor pools. It is at its peak here in the summer though with people visiting beaches and neighborhood swimming pools all over. The type of swim stroke you use could be very important for anybody who has had lower back or hip problems in the past.

When swimming freestyle (the way everybody learns), your neck jerks back and forth while you take breaths and the strokes cause your lower back to hyper-extend. The breast stroke (like a crawl) will also hyper-extend your lower back. Butterfly strokes (where both arms come out of the water together) pull your entire upper body out of the water and can put stress on the lower back as well.

Yes, you can hurt yourself in the water, and it’s easier than you realize. If you have history of back pain, side or back strokes are probably your best bet. Using a snorkel can help avoid that jerking motion on your neck and a kickboard can help you keep proper form.   Using the kickboard with your head down is great when working laps and using the buoys between your knees can help you work on your strokes.

Running

Any experienced jogger can tell you what it can do to your body. Running can exert five times a person’s bodyweight on their feet and ankles. This tension can travel up through your hips to your spine and head. This could cause joint, muscle and back pain. Without proper countermeasures, your joints, cartilage and other connective tissue can deteriorate. As you run, the constant pounding jerks and compacts your spinal joints and discs.

There are two things you can do to help alleviate some of the stress on your body. Wear good running shoes that fit well and have a cushion. Also try to avoid running on hard surfaces. If you live near a beach, the sand is a perfect surface. Some facilities also have tracks made out of a rubber-like surface.

Biking

Biking is another great form of exercise that is easier on your knees than running. Injuries are still possible without the proper precautions. Poor posture and rough or uneven terrain can affect your spinal joints and discs. It is important that you choose the right bike both for you and the type activity. The bike shouldn’t be too big or too small and you don’t want a mountain bike if you will primarily be doing street biking.  While stationary, an elliptical bike is great for people who have knee or back problems as it provides a lot of cushion and support. So if you’re in the gym and want to do some cardio without killing your knees, here’s a good machine.

The great thing about these three activities, is that for the most part, they are inexpensive. Yes, you can spend a lot of money on a bicycle or running shoes, but there are no gym or trainer fees and you can do most of this just about anywhere.   See ya at the beach, at the pool, or on the sand!!

For further information about this topic, please contact Dr. Lynn Kerew directly at drlynn@lynnkerew.com or visit her website at http://www.lynnkerew.com.

Nothing soothes a tired body like a warm dip in the swimming pool after a hard day’s work. Imagine having your very own private pool to indulge in a relaxing swim to unwind your tired muscles or using the pool for a vigorous workout. Now you can say goodbye to the gym memberships where you have been sweating it out for months to get that perfectly toned body. The concept of private swimming pools has caught on the fancy of many individuals and now it is difficult to find a home being constructed without having swimming pools incorporated into the layout of the home. Above ground and in-ground, swimming pools are being constructed in gardens and backyards of various homes depending on the environment available for the creation of the pool.

Any individual seriously considering installing swimming pools simply has to call a reputed dealer like blue world pool to get a designer pool installed in his place. The swimming pools that are installed by blue world pool can be customized according to the preference of the customer. The consumer can select a design, style and shape that are consistent with the décor of his house. The swimming pools can also be installed by taking advantage of the various finance schemes offered by the dealers. The repayment of such loans taken for installing swimming pools is also comparatively easier on the pocket of the owner. Every member of the family in various ways can enjoy the advantage of a private pool.

Swimming pools can be the venue of different activities like a cozy evening date with a loved one or a fun filled evening with friends by the poolside. It also provides the ideal opportunity to spend quality time with family members, and this activity has become a rarity in today’s modern world. A swim cannot only help to rejuvenate a person but is also the best form of physical exercise that one can indulge in. A swim is the only exercise that gives a complete workout to the entire body and all the muscles, enhancing endurance and lungpower and strengthening the heart. Swimming pools also give the perfect workout that tones the entire body and within a short while, the individual notices a dramatic improvement in not only his physical appearance but his mental health as well.

Little do we know that swimming pools have been around for a long time and in earlier days of kings and queens, even they had community baths and private baths that had the look and shape of the modern day swimming pools. The multiple benefits offered by the swimming pools are one of the primary reasons for their survival and adaptation into the modern world. Nowadays the swimming pools are available in a variety of designs and styles and made of material ranging from metal, plastic and concrete. The temperature-controlled waters add to the convenience of owning a private pool. A clean, hygienically maintained swimming pool could be one of the best recreational options available to an individual.

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If you are planning on installing a pool or spa then you will also need to make sure you use quality swimming pool filter supplies amongst other things. Often people only think that they need water but there are lots of other accessories that are needed to keep your pool or spa in perfect condition and swimming pool filter supplies is just one.

To keep your pool in tip top condition and safe for you and your family you need to have a good quality filtration system and chemicals that do all sorts of testing and cleaning. This is the same if you have an above ground or in ground pool or spa. If you have a salt water or chlorinated pool you will still need swimming pool filter supplies. Apart from that type of cleaning you may find the need to also use a pool cleaner that is like a vacuum cleaner for use in the water.

Other things to think about are heaters whether solar or otherwise, covers, ladders, slides and so on. These are all added accessories and of course are not necessities but are very handy and useful depending on your needs.

Owning a pool or spa isn’t always all good fun as like anything that you own it may be in the need of a replacement part at some stage of its life. When this happens you will need to know where to look for spares such as replacable filters for example. The Internet can be of great help in that situation, as you will have a wider range of options to choose from. You can of course always contact the place you bought your pool or spa from and get help there but often they can be more expensive.

The good thing is that you do have options. If you haven’t already bought your pool or spa, make sure you take the time to check out what options you do have and what is entailed in owning a pool or spa before you jump in to quickly.

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Height is a very important factor in life. Those who are short really feel bad and sometimes they feel very insecure from

within due to their height. With height come power and all the leadership qualities, confidence and energy to do everything

possible. Taller people are those who really attracts others due to their height, they have good respect in their job etc.

but let us see some of the ways to grow taller naturally so that all of you who has short height really benefit from this.

The growth of the height is due to a special hormone which is secreted by pituitary gland. And as the age increases the

secretion of this hormone decreases. And hence at an age this growth stops.

What are some of the tips which would really help you to grow taller in height? Let us have some look on those tips.

Good exercise: this is really a good way of growing height naturally as quick movements from the body part increases your

body to secret more of growth hormones. Also your legs are the part which benefits a lot from these quick movements as this

strengthens your muscles etc.

Balanced Diet: balanced diet is very much necessary for the growth of our body. Metabolism is a very necessary thing for the

growth of our body. As metabolism is working, much of the growth hormone is produced and it helps in growth of your body.

Higher metabolism means good blood circulation which in turn increases more chance for the body growth to occur.

Hanging Exercise: it is said to be one of the best exercise to hang with your hands resting on top of wither a wall or

something. It helps in lengthening your back as well as legs. It helps in filling your vertebra with more of bones but you

must take precaution while hanging, you must not exceed the time limit above twenty minutes.

Swimming: you must have seen so many swimmers who really have a good height with them. Swimming is an intact and a very

impactful exercise which gives your body a full opportunity to grow. As this asks for each part of your body to be in

movement and it helps in more secretion of the growth hormone. The free motion of swimming helps to make you stress free and

you enjoy more of your work out. And it is very well known that stress is also a cause of less production of growth hormones.

Stretch your back: this is a very nice physical work out. You can do this very easily. Just spread your legs apart and try to

grab your hands behind and you must keep yourself straight. Try to hold this position for as long as you can and then while

going down, you must inhale and while coming back, you must exhale, thus completing your breathing process.
This also helps to release the stress from your body and produces growth hormones that really help you to grow taller.

Height is one thing which will really improve your life internally as well as from other people. You will gain more

confidence and will love to do anything with full energy.