Articles for tag: Hand Strength, Strength Training

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The Benefits of Strength Training for Seniors

While there is no such thing as the fountain of youth, strength training can prevent and even reverse some of the effects of aging. Traditionally, common perception has been that the loss of strength and muscle mass is a normal result of the aging process. However, while a certain decrease is to be expected, deterioration ...

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The Importance of Block Play for Preschoolers

Setting up a block area is crucial in a preschool setting. Blocks appeal to children because they are free to explore while constructing. Parents may see the blocks just as toys, but blocks are truly excellent for children’s growth in many categories. They can develop physical hand strength in hands while building. Children use their ...

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Determining Tennis Racquet Grip Size

When playing tennis, getting the right equipment is crucial. While the tennis racquet id the most important parts of a tennis player’s arsenal is his or her tennis racquet, people make mistakes with picking the best racquet for their needs. One mistake is buying a racquet that does not have the right grip. Here are ...

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How to Improve Your Grip Strength

The hand is the weakest part of the arm with almost as many nerve endings as the rest of the body. The human hand is very complex in that it can manipulate very delicate maneuvers and strong squeezing action. There are 21 separate muscles in the forearm and seven muscles in the hand, they all ...

Battle of the Can Openers

We all know the old can openers leave rough edges so that you can cut your fingers and lets not forget the metal dust they may leave in your food. Yuck! People spend an average of seven hours or more in the kitchen. With all that time in the kitchen, I know I want tools ...

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Options for Cutting Ceramic Tile

When it comes to cutting ceramic tile, you have a few options to choose from. In my opinion, some of the options are better than others. Here is a quick rundown on a few of them. Glass Cutter Based on my experience, one of the hardest ways to cut ceramic tile is with a glass ...