Thursday, May 31, 2012

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Exercise and alcohol recovery

Say it’s a Friday night and you go straight from work (the gym) straight to the bar. Several shots later, your having a great time, but what has become of your muscles?   Several studies have found that alcohol intoxication leads to elevated cortisol, a stress hormone, levels in the blood stream. While this chemical raises as a... Read moreChevron

Fitness tip of the day- Heel raises for shin splints

  Directions: Find a step so you can stand facing away from the step, with your heels on the step and your toes hanging over the drop off. Hold onto a railing or chair for balance. Flex your toes up towards your shins as far as you can. Hold this for a second. Release and lower your toes. Repeat 8 to 10 times.... Read moreChevron