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science of fitness

Benefits of Sports and Fitness

Reduced blood pressure. Physical activity keeps your heart and blood vessels healthy, helping to prevent hypertension. Enhanced aerobic fitness. Participating in aerobic activities — such as running, cycling, or swimming — can improve your body's ability to transport and utilize oxygen in the lungs and blood

Fitness is the key for success in sport. If you have searched around the net for fitness information you will know that there is a lot of information out there, and not all of it I would agree with. You will also notice that usually they are trying to sell you something. This site has heaps of information and interesting articles about fitness for sport. Moderate aerobic activity for 30 minutes every day will give you better long-term results than exercising for a longer amount of time only once a week. You may wish to do a simple activity like walking, biking, or Pilates. Make your activity fun, so you’ll keep doing it. Consider how these activities affect different parts of your body. Are you developing your core muscles (abdominals, lower back, hips, and pelvis)? By developing your core, you build strength, balance.

Playing a sport is a great workout for the body as it improves breathing while working the muscles in the body. It drastically improves your endurance, strength, stamina and helps build lean muscles. Besides for some people, it is more engaging and exciting than going to a gym. To help you get better at a sport that you enjoy as a hobby or a fitness routine we have put together a few tips to improve your performance at the sport and enjoy more benefits.

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