Westchester Magazine June 2013
Westchester Magazine's June 2013 issue.
Fundamental to fitness, flexibility should not be overlooked when developing a fitness plan. Before pre-workout stretching even begins, athletes can benefit from myofascial release through foam rolling, which preps the muscles for activity.
Creating a finely tuned racing machine starts with squats, involves perfecting your form and developing fast-twitch muscle fiber.
Increasing your stamina means increasing the capabilities of your heart and lungs, which can be achieved through long-duration training, interval training, high-intensity interval training and lactate threshold training.
Moving beyond low-weight, high-rep toning, tacking on mass in time for beach season requires lower repetitions with heavier weights while targeting a specific muscle group.
Cardio, strength training and a flexibility routine all play equal roles in building lean muscle without adding bulk.
Looking to run faster, stretch farther and increase your muscle mass? Do all three and more with expert advice from local fitness buffs.
Keeping an open dialogue with your teens can help prevent risky behaviors.
Aside from nixing soda and junk food, the age-old rule still applies: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
Among sports practices, college prep and studying for finals, there are more than a few ways students can get overwhelmed. Managing these stress factors is key in avoiding depression, anxiety and other conditions.
Establishing a healthy pattern of restful sleep may be key to avoiding depression and obesity. The first step? Shutting off the electronics at night.
And no, helmets don’t help. While not the most common sports-related injury, concussions pose a serious threat to a victim’s mental and physical capabilities.
This time, it’s not just about the hand sanitizers and vaccines. Patterns of behavior and common injuries can have lasting effects on a young person’s life, well past their teenage years.
This mild-flavored grain is loaded with calcium and contains twice as much iron and wheat and barley.
Ditch the cornstarch and opt instead for this flavonoid-rich thickener, which can help reduce cholesterol and protect against heart disease.
With a long shelf life and speedy cooking time, farro is a fiber-packed alternative to pasta and rice.