Teen Perspective: Exercise and Physical Fitness

Sports drinks may have some of the coolest commercials, but they’re necessary only if you exercise vigorously for more than sixty minutes in a row. They rehydrate your body faster than plain water after long periods of exercise because they contain... Full Answer

The best way to prevent muscle cramps is to drink plenty of water. If muscle cramps tend to develop after you exercise, make sure to stretch before and after a workout. You should not need medicine to resolve muscle cramps unless they occur frequently. Full Answer

If you are too skinny, and want to gain weight the best type of exercise is weight lifting. Cardiovascular exercise is important for heart health but ultimately burns excess calories, something you may not want to do if you are looking to gain weight,... Full Answer

Trust me these side and back legs lift work. See and do for yourself in this video, and learn how you can very rapidly tone and firm your butt and legs. Full Answer

A proper cool down is probably the most overlooked part of the exercise process, which is unfortunate... The cool down serves some very important functions and neglecting to do so, can sometimes lead to dire circumstances. In terms of aerobic... Full Answer

If you do experience joint pain or related strains and sprains in the surrounding soft tissue, it’s best to follow the RICE protocol: Rest: Stay off the injured area. Ice: Ice the area of injury, using an ice pack or a bag of frozen peas on the... Full Answer

Two very common pulls we see in young athletes are: Hamstring pull: the hamstring--a group of muscles that run down the back of the thigh, supporting the hip joint and attaching to the lower leg--can be injured by overuse, especially if... Full Answer

When it comes to healthy grocery shopping, be sure to spend your money wisely. You can scavenge a lot of the basics from the college cafeteria -- salad items, vegetables, some hard fruits, even whole grain breads and cereals. Try to narrow your... Full Answer

To do a human chair stretch or wall squats: Press your back against a wall with your legs bent at a 90-degree angle, as if you were sitting in a chair. Hold this position for 1 minute. Make sure your knees stay directly above your ankles. Full Answer

I know how tough it is to get your schedule planned so that you have time to exercise, shower, and so on, what with classes, extra meetings with professors, and coffee with that guy you met last week at your friend's birthday party. But that's... Full Answer