Introduction Exercise bulimia is a subset of the psychological disorder called bulimia in which a person is compelled to exercise in an effort aimed at burning the calories of food energy and fat reserves to an excessive level that negatively affects their health. The damage normally occurs through not giving the body adequate rest for… Read More
Introduction Anorexia athletica (sports anorexia), also referred to as hypergymnasia, is an eating disorder characterised by excessive and compulsive exercise. Refer to Exercise Bulimia and Exercise Addiction. An athlete suffering from sports anorexia tends to over exercise to give themselves a sense of having control over their body. Most often, people with the disorder tend… Read More
Introduction When planning to take the path to a challenging career in the military, transitioning from your old sedentary lifestyle to being ready and active may take a while and effort to achieve it. Without patience, you may risk arriving at the training camp unprepared and failing to reach the requirements. In some instances, even… Read More
Back pain is a common ailment that most people will experience at one time or another. In fact, following a survey, it was estimated that more than 65 million Americans stated they had experienced back pain. However, there are ways to minimise discomfort and even alleviate back pain altogether. By strengthening your muscles and increasing… Read More
Introduction When you embark upon a boot camp, you will be undertaking many different types of exercise, and some of your routines may involve interval training – a method defined by University of Guelph researchers as “short bursts of intensive effort interspersed with more moderate stretches.” Interval training is so often used both at gyms… Read More
Moving to a new place can be difficult for any family, but it can be even more challenging for military families. The constant moves and deployments can wear on you – both mentally and physically. But there are steps that you can take to make the process easier – and in some cases, maybe even… Read More
Introduction Weightlifting is an exercise or activity that can significantly improve your fitness and tone your body. It focuses on developing the size of your skeletal muscles and strength for more body power. When performed correctly, weightlifting is an excellent way to help improve your health. However, as weightlifting involves movement with (heavy) weights, you… Read More
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