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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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