HEALTH & FITNESS<\/h2>\n
Many people don’t like to do cardio. That’s because the common view of it involves walking or running on treadmills, which is generally considered a boring activity. Even so, it’s necessary for cardiovascular health and general exercise endurance. What is the solution? For residents of Taluswood Apartments in Mountlake Terrace<\/a><\/a>, the key is to skip the treadmill and play basketball instead.<\/p>\n The key to basketball’s suitability as a cardio exercise is the amount of running involved when playing on a full court. Such a court can hold two complete teams without the players being cramped for space. With each change in the possession of the ball, the players get to run almost from one side of the court to the other.<\/p>\n If a full court isn’t available, basketball fans are advised to play with fewer members per team. This will prevent crowding and ensure that everyone has a chance to get some good runs in. Fortunately for Taluswood residents, they won’t have to worry about this problem. Taluswood has a full basketball court on site.<\/p>\n With any exercise, it’s important to stretch and loosen up before starting the main part of the activity. Five to ten minutes of jogging followed by leg stretches will help prevent problems like pulled hamstrings.<\/p>\n Be sure to have plenty of water handy, and stop to drink some every so often. If the game is expected to last a long time, have snacks ready as well.<\/p>\n Play quickly. An up-tempo playing style gets the heart pumping and the blood moving. Of course, the speed of the game is partially dependent on the skills of the players, but try not to dawdle.<\/p>\n By using games of basketball for your cardio exercise, you’ll do more than eliminate the boredom associated with typical exercise-room activities. You’ll meet new people, gain the motivation of competition, and have plenty of fun at the same time.<\/p>\n To see our apartment homes and the basketball court that you’ll gain access to as a resident, just stop by. We’ll be happy to show you around.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" HEALTH & FITNESS Many people don’t like to do cardio. That’s because the common view of it involves walking or running on treadmills, which is generally considered a boring activity. Even so, it’s necessary for cardiovascular health and general exercise endurance. What is the solution? For residents of Taluswood Apartments in Mountlake Terrace, the key is… <\/p>\nBASKETBALL AS A CARDIO EXERCISE<\/h2>\n
TIPS FOR A HEALTHY BASKETBALL WORKOUT<\/h2>\n