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4 Ways To Soothe Your Sore Muscles
Read More: 4 Ways To Soothe Your Sore MusclesNew-to-you fitness goals often come with a common side effect, namely muscle soreness. Whether you’ve switched up your strength-training program or you’re trying a new type of activity, it can (and does) happen to anybody. Technically called delayed-onset muscle soreness, or DOMS, it can be uncomfortable and even frustrating at times – but it doesn’t…
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Tight Hips Or Legs? Here’s What A Physio Recommends
Read More: Tight Hips Or Legs? Here’s What A Physio RecommendsWhether you’re glued to a desk, logging daily kilometres on the road or just feeling a little stiff lately, lower body tightness is a common complaint – and one that can lead to bigger problems if left unchecked. So we called in a pro to help us understand what’s behind that nagging tension and how…
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“I’m A Trainer And Do These 11 Shoulder Stretches Weekly To Combat Stiffness And Improve Posture”
Read More: “I’m A Trainer And Do These 11 Shoulder Stretches Weekly To Combat Stiffness And Improve Posture”For those of us who prioritise daily activity yet spend long days in primarily sedentary postures, keeping your frame ache-free can be a serious challenge. One major pain point for serial hunched-over desk job workers is the shoulder joint. Good news: The best shoulder stretches can be done anywhere, whether they’re integrated in your pre-workout warmup or in bite-sized…
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The Beginners Guide To Foam Rolling Correctly
Read More: The Beginners Guide To Foam Rolling CorrectlyFoam rolling – or “self-myofascial release” – will ease tension as you roll muscles over a foam cylinder. How it works: the pressure softens, lengthens and realigns the fascia, promoting muscle relaxation. Not only does it feel amazing, but it also helps break up knots and reduces the risk of injury. Check out these three…
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7 Best Lower Back Stretches To Ease Aches And Pain
Read More: 7 Best Lower Back Stretches To Ease Aches And PainThere’s nothing more satisfying than finding that ahhh-inducing stretch when you have a tight and achy back — and nothing more maddening than not being able to hit that spot. But doing the best lower back stretches for yourself is important – especially when we sit at a desk all day, or even if we’re on our feet.…
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The 3 Stretches You Should Be Doing Daily
Read More: The 3 Stretches You Should Be Doing DailyWanna feel more balanced, have fewer aches and pains and stand taller? Here, expert Aaron Smith shares the three stretches you’ll need to add to your repertoire: the laughing baby stretch to release tension, lunge stretch to unlock flexibility and cobra stretch to boost your posture. Get ready to move with newfound ease and grace!…
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This Dynamic Warm-Up Will Help You Prep For Your Best Workout Yet
Read More: This Dynamic Warm-Up Will Help You Prep For Your Best Workout YetReal talk: The only actual warm-up mistake you can make is not doing one at all. But if you’re looking to build muscle, boost your range of motion and start your workouts off on the right foot, crank out a dynamic warm-up with these stretches first. Time: 5 minutes Equipment: None Good for: Cardio, strength, flexibility, mobility Instructions: Perform…
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These Are The Stretches You Should Be Doing Before Race Day
Read More: These Are The Stretches You Should Be Doing Before Race DayFor those with a race coming up, here is a quick routine of running stretches that you should do the day before to get your body prepped for the race! This is especially important if: You’ve flown to the event and have been sitting in a cramped aeroplane seat. You’ve been tapering and your body is…
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Stretches to Combat “Text Neck”
Read More: Stretches to Combat “Text Neck”One thing’s for certain in the 21st century: You likely spend a great deal of time looking at your computer and your phone screen throughout the day. Maybe you’re doing that right now as you read this story. And all that time spent looking downward at a screen may contribute to “text neck.” Neck pain…
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5 Seated Stretches to Do While Traveling
Read More: 5 Seated Stretches to Do While TravelingThere’s nothing worse than spending hours folded like origami into a cramped seat only to arrive at your final destination with sore muscles and cranky joints. According to Bob Anderson, author of the best-selling book Stretching (Shelter Publications, 2020), that lack of physical exertion leads to tight, weak muscles. “Stretching is that important link between…
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5 Pigeon Pose Variations to Loosen Up Your Legs
Read More: 5 Pigeon Pose Variations to Loosen Up Your LegsPigeon Pose is a great stretch for your hips and lower back, but not everyone can fold up like origami. And forcing yourself into the pose can put undue strain on your knees, ankles or hips. Use these five variations to increase your range of motion safely and effectively. Choose one and try to hold…
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10 Poses to Build Strength & Stability in Your Core
Read More: 10 Poses to Build Strength & Stability in Your CoreMention the word “core” in a yoga setting and an array of responses typically follows. Some students will instinctively think of chiseled abdominals. Others will contemplate a dreaded abs exercise. Many will take it as a prompt to cultivate concentration, calm, or even their sense of personal integrity. Although the concept of “core” is common…
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What Is Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (aka DOMS) & How Should You Treat It?
Read More: What Is Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (aka DOMS) & How Should You Treat It?We’ve all been there: walking slightly bent over, the muscles in our legs/core/back/arms screaming as we try to sit down,… The post What Is Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (aka DOMS) & How Should You Treat It? appeared first on Women’s Health.
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6 Stretches Hikers Need to Do
Read More: 6 Stretches Hikers Need to DoIf you’re like us, “Take a hike!” isn’t an insult or jab — it’s a welcome suggestion. Hiking is one of the most powerful cardio activities for body and mind, not only building endurance and stamina, but also improving mental health. Although you might not be thinking about it while trekking up terrain and trails,…
