If warming up is important before working out or doing any physical activities, cooling down is just as crucial. Many people go from intense gym workouts or playing sports straight into the shower rooms, which is not very good. There are many benefits to cooling down after working out, such as better mobility and flexibility, … Continue reading Can PNF Stretching Help You Recover from Workouts?
Being athletic may not be enough to avoid minor injuries, especially if you play sports, do intense workouts, or play extreme sports like biking, cycling, skateboarding, or surfing. Yes, sports and getting fit can be fun, but the risks of injuries are always there. If that is the case you can benefit from knowing the … Continue reading What is the Difference Between Sprains and Muscle Strain?
Do you stretch before and after a workout? Do you do a little stretching to ease tense muscles in the afternoon or squeeze in a 10-minute stretching routine before bed? No? A lot of men don’t stretch. Why? A lot of guys assume it’s unnecessary or “unmanly” to do. The truth is, stretching has a … Continue reading Guys, Are You Stretching? 3 Reasons You Should Be
Even extreme athletes can experience sciatica, spasms in the buttocks and other types of nerve irritation. But there’s something called “nerve flossing” that can help by gently mobilizing the compressed nerves with simple exercises. The best news is that these exercises can be done at home with no equipment, increasing your range of motion and … Continue reading Nerve Flossing for Sciatica: What Is It?
Injuring your tailbone—from a fall or exercise—can be incredibly painful. The pain, which is caused by inflammation from a fracture or injury—is called “coccydinia,” and it can make sitting down, walking, running or even going to the bathroom excruciating. But there are stretches you can do to help alleviate some of the pain. Glute stretch … Continue reading Hurt Your Tailbone? Try These Stretches
If you’ve got a tight calf muscle and need some good stretches, check out this list of options to try before your next workout. The towel stretch Sit on the floor with your legs stretched out in front. Grasping both ends of a hand towel (not a full-size bath towel), toss the center of the … Continue reading Stretches for a Tight Calf Muscle
You know stretching is an important component in any pre- or post-exercise routine, but it can also improve your posture. How poor posture affects your health Poor posture isn’t just about how you look in terms of confidence. If your alignment is off, you can increase your risk of health problems, including everything from headaches, … Continue reading Stretching Can Improve Your Posture?
