Using Exercise as Medication for ADHD
"Think of exercise as medication. For a very small handful of people with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD ADD), it may actually be a replacement for stimulants, but, for most, it's complementary — something they should absolutely do, along with taking meds, to help increase attention and improve mood," said John Ratey, M.D., an associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, in an article for ADDitudeMag.com. (Read More)
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Flexibility
Flexibility is often overlooked as a component in overall fitness. Stretching is crucial and it’s important to know when to do it. Contrary to popular belief, stretching is not recommended before exercise because stretching cold muscles can lead to injury. Instead stretch during and after exercise to properly warm-up your muscles.
Flexibility also enhances strength. The more elasticity a muscle has the more force it can generate. Additionally flexibility also reduces the risk of injury.