The Benefits of Exercise – Boost your Immune System
Our immune system plays the viral role of defending us against infection. While high exercise loads can suppress our immune system and increase the risk of viral and bacterial infections, regular, moderate exercise can improve immune function. It is thought to help flush out bacteria, help circulate white blood cells, slow the release of the stress hormone and elevate the body temperature to prevent bacterial growth. Why not give some exercise a go and help boost your immune system.
Serratus Anterior - The boxer’s muscle that’s not just for boxers
The boxer’s muscle (serratus anterior) is not just for boxer’s. It helps us reach overhead which means when it is tired and weak it can result in back, shoulder and neck pain. Sitting and repetitive exercises like tennis or swimming can often lead to these muscles being tight and weak. These mobility, self-massage and yoga exercises can help.
Short-term Memory - Other Uses
Our short-term memory has several everyday uses. It helps update us on what has changed, it stops us standing at an open fridge confused and helps us keep track of conversations. Learn more here.
The Benefits of Exercise – Improved Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is our opinion of ourselves and people with high self-esteem value their achievements and like themselves. Research has found a relationship between exercise and improved self-esteem. It is thought that exercise directly improves self-esteem but also helps to improve body image, perceived physical fitness, skill-building and resilience which all contribute to improved self-esteem.
The Rotator Cuff Muscles - Holding Your Shoulder Together (Teres Minor)
The teres minor is the smallest of the rotator cuff muscles. The subscapularis can become dysfunctional with overhead arm movements such as in swimming and racket sports. When the teres minor muscles are tight, overhead movements can be difficult. These mobility exercises, self-massage techniques and yoga poses can help.