One of the most neglected parts of our physical health is stretching, but it’s just as important as regular exercise. Stretching is necessary in protecting mobility, increasing flexibility, and preventing injury. While many people believe that stretching is only for elite athletes or gymnasts, it’s ...
READ MORE +Our bodies are a complex system of muscles, organs and joints that work in perfect synergy which enable us to carry out daily activities as we navigate through each day. Over time, the ability to move freely that most of us take for granted can degrade, inhibiting our movements and potentially ...
READ MORE +To be able to stretch is imperative to help you mitigate the chances of injury, or pain. Flexibility is a key benefit of stretching, but there are numerous other reasons to stretch, especially just before a workout. Even if you're just going for a quick walk during your lunch break at work, (which ...
READ MORE +Many people think you have to be flexible to do yoga. In fact, this is probably one of the most common reasons people don’t do it, but yoga can actually help stiffness tremendously. Regular yoga practice can improve joint flexibility and reduce tension. You don’t have to do handstands and you don’t ...
READ MORE +After an intense workout it’s easy to re-rack the weights and head straight for the shower, but by skipping the stretching stage of your workout you'll likely be missing out on some serious benefits. Continue reading to discover the Top 5 Reasons You Should Stretch after a Workout! 1. Muscle ...
READ MORE +Tight hip flexors are a common problem, especially if you're spending a lot of time in a seated position. When seated, your hip flexor muscles are in a shortened position which leads to them becoming tight and can result in lower back pain, hip pain and injury. Hip strength will increase when you ...
READ MORE +Developing the hamstrings should be a major part of any well-rounded training or health program. A combination of strength and flexibility training is ideal for improving this often neglected area of the body. There is a wide range of different exercises involving dynamic and static stretching but ...
READ MORE +The hamstrings play a crucial role in many daily activities such as, running, jumping, walking and cycling. They are a commonly injured muscle group, particularly amongst sports people, but what many people don’t realise is that poor strength and flexibility in the hamstrings is a common underlying ...
READ MORE +Got a stiff back? Want to relieve pain and tightness while strengthening and stretching your back muscles into the bargain? Here are a combination of really helpful yoga-inspired movements to help relax the situation. Read on for 5 Top Yoga Stretches for Back Pain Relief! 1. Upward and Downward ...
READ MORE +Many people suffer from pain or stiffness in their necks. This is especially true if you find yourself sitting for long periods of time at a desk in a relatively sedentary job - even every day stress can be ‘a pain in neck’ quite literally! A popular request at yoga classes is to work on the neck ...
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