The muscular works to control the movement of our body and internal organs. Muscle tissue contains something called muscle fibers. Muscle fibers consist of a single muscle cell. They help to control the physical forces within the body. When grouped together, they can facilitate organized movement of your limbs and tissues. There are several types …
Hi Friends of Oompf, it’s Alvan here. Today, we will be talking about the benefits of foam rolling. Benefits of foam rolling: alleviates soreness reduces inflammation that occurs during the muscle repair process aids in muscle repair recovery helps injury prevention by maintaining muscle length and remedying tension and tightness increases blood flow and elasticity …
When we workout, we stress our muscles, joints and tissues. We thus need to “repair”, give time and aid to help the muscles, joints and tissue recover and recover faster to sustain and optimise our athletic performance. Sports massage helps to rebalance our body and relieve aches and strains arising from related issues or repetitive …
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Hi Friends of Oompf, it’s Alvan here. Today we will be talking about the benefits of getting a sports massage. A sports massage is a form of massage therapy that not only benefits people who do sports but also people who suffer from postural issues as a result of a sedentary lifestyle. It utilises deep …
Hi Friends of Oompf, it’s Alvan here. Today we will be talking about the difference between a rest day and doing active recovery. There is often a blurred line between rest days and days for active recovery. When should you rest and when should you still stay active? Well, active recovery is defined as keeping …
Hi Friends of Oompf, it’s Alvan here. Today we will be talking about stretching. Contrary to popular belief, lifting weights or strength training does not make you stiff. In fact, feeling stiff/tight in an area can actually be the result of an imbalance or weakness in that specific area. That being said, it is important …
Hi Friends of Oompf, it’s Alvan here. Today we will be talking about tips to help you sleep better and wake up feeling fresh. Many of us go through hectic lifestyles due to different reasons like work or becoming a new parent. Most of the time, we are not getting the sufficient rest we need …
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Hi Friends of Oompf, it’s Alvan here. Today we will be talking about the importance of taking care of our joints and how. Your joints are the areas between your bones that permit you to bend or move your elbows, knees, neck, hips and evening your fingers. As we age, some of us may experience …
Hi Friends of Oompf, it’s Alvan here. Today we will be talking about DOMS aka Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness which is the muscle soreness you feel after an intense workout. DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) is the muscle soreness most commonly felt after an intense workout or if you’ve recently started to exercise. It can …
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