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7 Stretches for Every Woman!
Stretching is key before any workout, but it can also be a workout all by itself! If you have a full workout planned, spend 10 minutes warming up all of your ...
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5 Reasons Why You Need to Stretch
Over the years, stretching has been the subject of much debate as to whether or not it increases an athlete’s performance. So the question is does stretching really benefit the average person. The answer is a ...
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3 Easy Hip Stretches
Whether you’re a runner, a cyclist, or you’d just like to improve your hip flexibility, hip stretches can be incredibly beneficial for your body. While some hip stretches are complicated, we have ...
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Static Stretches To Loosen Your Muscles
Static stretches are stretches done while the body is at rest. The standard reach-for-your-toes is a typical example of a static stretch. Static stretches are a great way to loosen muscles and increase their range ...
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4 Beginner Yoga Poses
Yoga can be a pretty intimidating form of exercise. While it may look like you have to be able to bend like a pretzel to do it, that's definitely not true. In fact, yoga is becoming a more popular workout ...
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The One-Knee Pull
This stretch will loosen up your thighs and glutes. Try it out! -Lay flat on your back on a towel or yoga mat. -Keeping your back flat to the floor, bring one knee up toward your chest and hold your knee ... |
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Groin Stretch
The groin muscle is often ignored by people, including athletes. Here's a great stretch for the groin: Sit with the soles of your feet together. Press your knees toward the floor. Hold for 30 seconds. From a ... |
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Standing Side Stretch
Move into a lunge position, with your right foot forward. Place your right hand to the left of your right foot. Extend your left arm above your head. Make sure it is straight. Hold this pose for one minute, and sink ...
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The Table
Sit the bottoms of your feet on the floor, hip-width apart. Place your hands at your sides, underneath your shoulder. Point your fingers toward your toes. Make sure your feet are under your knees, and drop your head ...
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A Pose For The Goddess Within
Lie on your back with the sole of your feet touching and your knees bent. This should look like a diamond. If you can’t reach your knees to the ground, don’t worry. You should be relaxed and comfortable. If you ...
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10 Stretches To Improve Overall Flexibility
Just because stretching isn't an intense cardiovascular activity doesn't mean that it's not an important form of exercise for our bodies. Stretching is particularly great to do after a good cardio or strength ...
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1-Minute Neck Stretch
Who says you can't accomplish anything in a minute? If you have one minute, do a neck stretch. Extend your arms down your sides and press out through the heel of your hands. Slowly drop your head to one side, ear to ...
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How To Get Rid Of Back Knots
One of the most painful feelings you can have is a back full of knots. The aches and pains can be brutal at times, even more so if you can’t find the time to visit a massage therapist. Here is the next best thing to ...
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The Bridge Stretch
This multidimensional stretch works the hips and legs. Begin by lying face up with feet flat on the floor. Your arms should be out as your sides extended, your knees should be slightly bent and your palms should be ...
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Cat Stretch for Lower Back
To ease any lower back pain you may have, try this stretch called a Cat Stretch: -Place a yoga mat on the ground and position yourself on your hands and knees on the mat. -Push your back upwards and your ... |
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Spine Rotation
This stretch helps rotate your spine and ease back pain. Try it out! Here's how you do it: -Place a yoga mat on the ground and lay down on it on your back. -Spread your arms out to the sides and lay ... |
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Full Back Stretch
If you suffer from back pain, try doing this stretch daily. It will stretch both the upper and lower parts of your back. Here's how you do it: -Place a yoga mat on the ground and lay face-down on it.
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Lower Back Stretch
If you have lower back pain, try this simple stretch: -Place a yoga mat on the floor and lay down on top of it on your back. -Bring your legs back, clasp your hands around your knees and gently pull them ... |
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Chest Stretch
For a simple chest stretch, try this: -Clasp your hands behind your back with your palms facing the sky. -Pull your hands and arms toward the sky and push your chest out until you feel a gentle pull. -Hold ... |
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Anterior Deltoid Stretch
This simple stretch is great for loosening up your anterior deltoids, the front parts of your shoulders. Here's how you do it: -Put both of your hands behind your back. -Grab your right wrist with your ... |
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