Stretching
DDP Yoga: Do the Results Match the Hype?
Yoga has become one of the most popular forms of exercise in the Western world. More and more studios are offering Yoga classes, with many unique ...
How to Get Better Balance
Building better balance is like building muscle in that it takes practice, attention and time. Balance is a learned skill for many, not everyone is born ...
Three Stretch Routine Myths to Ignore
During this time of year many people are looking to add an exercise routine to their lifestyle, one thing that has been known to come with ...
Three Back Stretches for Your Upper Back
Back pain can be debilitating, especially when you're trying to be physically active to reduce chronic disease risks, maintain a healthy weight, or perform well for ...
Five Stretches to Improve Posture
Unless we fight it, gravity always wins. The normal S-shaped curve to our spine becomes shorter and more compressed over time if we let it, by ...
The Best Back Stretches for Back Pain Relief
Back pain, specifically lower back pain, is the number one pain complaint from adults in the U.S. While some people have legitimate injuries, most often, ...
Four Ways to Relieve Knee Pain
The knee is a very complex joint and necessary in most of our every day activities. If you've been experiencing knee pain for an extended period ...
How to Stretch for Dancing
Dancers should incorporate stretching to maintain the high levels of flexibility needed for their art as well as to increase physical strength and endurance while avoiding ...
How to Stretch Your Arms
After a workout session where your arms were utilized, it's important that you move through some basic stretching exercises to loosen the muscle, improve flexibility and ...
5 Sciatica Exercises for Pain Relief
The term sciatica describes the symptoms of leg pain, tingling or weakness that originate in the lower back and travel through the buttock and into the ...
The Benefits of Stretching
Stretching, in its most basic form, is a natural and automatic action. People often stretch instinctively after waking from sleep or after long periods of inactivity....
Useful Stretches for Track Sprinters
The high-intensity exertion of sprinting requires sufficient physical preparation out of necessity to avoid injury. Stretching is at the foundation of effective pre-race technique for competitive ...
Yoga Poses Even the Least Flexible Can Do
Worried that you're not flexible enough to practice Yoga? If your muscles are a bit stiff or tight, you may think, Heck no -- I can't ...
Arm Stretches for Tennis Players
When playing tennis, there are a number of joints that are at serious risk:Your knees: you are making a lot of lateral (side-to-side) movements that ...
Stretches for Nine-to-Fivers
For most people who work 8 or more hours a day, being stuck at a desk doesn't just hinder the amount of physical activity you get in ...
How to Prevent Injuries When It Gets Cold
Winter is fast approaching, meaning we're soon going to be running, jogging and training in cold weather. Unless you prefer to be cooped up in the ...
5-Pose Yoga Sequence for Runners
Whether you're new to running or a running expert, cross-training and stretching are important factors in improving your run and reducing your risk of injury. Practicing ...
Want a Boost of Energy? Start Doing Quick Stretches at Work!
You might not consider stretching at the office a suitable activity for workplace productivity, but Jeremy Shore of StrengthtoShore.com advocates quick stretches to boost energy ...
7 Ways to Get Over Sore Muscles
There's no better feeling than having tired muscles after a good workout, and it's wonderful to go home and fall into bed for a good night's ...
Top 5 Yoga Poses for Runners
Let's be honest, running can take a toll on your body. Whether you're training for your fifth marathon or just starting with the sport, recovery is ...
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5 Exercises For Spring
Understanding how your body responds to exercise is like how it feels when you press on the gas pedal in your car and you get up ... Read More »
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Four TRX Suspension Training Exercises You Can Do at Home
The benefits of training with a TRX Suspension Training System for just about everyone are undeniable. From hard core athletes to traveling executives to the busy ... Read More »
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8 Quick and Effective Band Exercises
Many of us spend endless hours on a computer or stuck behind a desk each day, but our bodies are meant to move! Exercise bands (especially ... Read More »
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Get Moving! 5 Ways to Work Your Core
Here are fives ways to help you develop the waist that you've been working towards. Once you've already begun to clean up your diet, your next ... Read More »
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Real FitDay Users Share: What Was Your "A-Ha" Moment?
What sparked you to embark on your fitness journey? For many of us, it was one moment or incident - the "a-ha" moment - that got ... Read More »
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New Year, New You: 6 Easy Ways to Get Moving
Well, the New Year has arrived and you're sitting down thinking about how you're going to make this year the best by getting fit. You can ... Read More »
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10 Tools to Help Keep You on Track
1. Good Pair of Shoes Make sure you have a pair of shoes that fit you well and are made for the type of activity you plan ... Read More »
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4 Back Stretching Exercises for Women
These back stretching exercises can be used to loosen your back muscles, which will reduce pain and make it much more comfortable to move around. Read More »
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How to Stretch Out Sore Back Muscles
Knowing some simple steps to get you out of pain and prevent future pain can be essential when suffering with sore back muscles. Committing to a ... Read More »
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How to Know if You're Doing Proper Sciatica Exercises
Sciatica exercises, if done properly, can stop sciatica pain in its tracks. The problem is that most people start with the wrong form and the wrong ... Read More »