The Three Types of Muscular Movement and How to Use Them

Ancestral health

Competitive athletics require a deep understanding of the different types of muscle contractions. Concentric, eccentric, and isometric contractions are the three main types of muscle actions that occur during exercise. A concentric contraction occurs when a muscle shortens as it contracts, such as when you lift a weight during a bicep curl. An eccentric contraction, […]

The New Smoking: 5 Troubling Dangers of Sitting

Health programs

As athletes, we’re no strangers to pushing ourselves to the limit. Whether it’s during grueling training sessions or high-stakes competitions, we’re always looking for ways to improve our performance and reach our goals. But there’s one seemingly harmless activity that could be having a negative impact on your body, and you may not even realize […]