Stretching

4 Bodyweight Exercises To Improve Hip Mobility

4 Bodyweight Exercises To Improve Hip Mobility

A couple of weeks ago, I posted an article about shoulder mobility exercises which led to the request for hip mobility exercises. Many people struggle with hip snapping, hip pain, or stiff hips. Poor hip mobility can also contribute to pain in your knees and lower...

Improve Mobility To Increase Strength and Prevent Injuries

  Mobility is critical to increasing strength and preventing injuries. Novices normally focus primarily on how many push-ups and pull-ups they can do. Their plan for increasing strength centers around the number of reps they perform. Advanced fitness enthusiasts,...

How To Do A Full Splits: The 4 Stretches You Need To Know

Todd's Note: This is a guest post from Jarlo Ilano of GoldMedalBodies.com. The training for the front splits is relatively simple. That doesn’t mean it isn’t difficult - this level of flexibility can take quite a bit of time to achieve - but the steps toward the...

Stretch Routine For Neck Pain

Description: For the majority of people, stress accumulates in the neck region. This can cause stiffness and pain throughout your day. Use this very effective routine to eliminate stress and tension from your neck region. Duration: 6 1/2 minutes For: Neck Stretches:...

Extended Stretch Routine At Your Desk

Description: If you are sitting at your desk for long periods of time it can lead to pain in many areas of your body. Taking the time to relieve this built up stress and tension is an important part of taking care of your body. Use this extended routine to relieve...

Mini Stretch Routine At Your Desk

Description: Sitting at your desk all day can cause many structural problems in your body. These problems can lead to pain in many areas including your neck and low back. Do this short mini-routine as a fast-acting tool to relieve stress in your neck and low back....

World Class Flexibility Stretch Routine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hg9EDpfgOAY Description: Increasing your flexibility is a powerful way of keeping your muscles pliable and healthy. The healthier your muscles, the better able they are to handle stress. Do this routine twice a day while at home to...

Stretch Routine While Watching TV

Description: The time spent while watching television can be a great opportunity to perform your daily stretches. Use this routine to eliminate stress without missing your favorite television programs. Duration: 8 minutes For: Whole Body Stretches: Angled Neck Stretch...

Morning and Night Mini Stretch Routine

Description: Stretching is a great way to wake yourself up in the morning. It invigorates the body, circulates blood flow and prepares your body for the day. This mini routine is best done right after you wake up and just before you go to bed. Duration: 5 minutes For:...

Fast Acting Relaxation Stretch Routine

Description: This is quick relaxation routine that can be done while at home. Use it as a potent tool to eliminate stress in a short amount of time. Duration: 3 1/2 minutes For: Upper Body Stretches: Shoulder Rolls Look at the Moon Rag Doll with Chair Superman...

Stretch Routine While On Airplane

Description: Long airplane rides are notorious for causing tension and stress throughout your entire body. Instead of letting this stress build up in your body while on the plane, eliminate it with this powerful airplane stretch routine. Duration: 7 minutes For: Whole...

Stretch Routine for Travelers

Description: Taking frequent rest breaks while traveling can lead to a more enjoyable vacation because your body will not be bogged down by stress and tension. This routine was developed for travelers to eliminate stress quickly and efficiently. Duration: 11 minutes...

Stretch Routine for Low Back Pain

STRETCH ROUTINE FOR LOW-BACK PAIN Description: Millions of people suffer from low back pain. This stretching routine is a compilation of some of the most effective stretches used throughout the world to help relieve low back pain. Duration: For: Low Back Stretches: 12...

STRETCHING FOR PAIN RELIEF

STRETCHING FOR PAIN RELIEF STRETCHING & PAIN RELIEF Will stretching help reduce pain? When you are stressed, your muscles tighten in response to the fight-or-flight response. Over time the constant tension turns into dense muscle tissue called fibrosis. This...