Stretching is one of the most important things a person can do for their well being. It ensures that your muscles get the proper oxygen to handle the strenuous activities of daily activities or a exercise routine, as well as loosens them up so when you are making your fast turn arounds ...
The picture to the right shows a great runner's stretch to help loosen up the always tight IT Band. Lean into the wall with your feet lined up and hips level then alternate lifting each heel slowly. Make sure to keep your hips aligned. ...
Let’s talk about how to relieve muscle soreness and loosen up those tight muscles throught a technique called myofascial release. What type of stretching is that you ask? According to Mayo clinic, “myofascial release is a manual therapy technique often used in massage. The technique focuses ...
On the two remaining days each week, I encourage people to do something leisurely, like a 20-minute walk around the neighborhood or foam rolling to loosen up the body. Once you're able to commit to incorporating some type of movement into your routine every single day, you can tailor your...
That’s me in the Xterra wetsuit with hands on hips, very focused on the pre-race instructions! The race went well from the horn – from my first ever multiple dolphin dives, to holding my goal power (watts) on the bike despite the torrential rain and fogged up lenses, to hitting my...
Arching too much during the dead bug loosens your core brace and greatly diminishes the benefits of the exercise. Keeping your ribcage and pelvis aligned during all core bracing techniques helps to ensure the muscle is strong and active. Arching too hard stretches them out and makes it harder...
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Your age (your muscles loosen as you age) How many births you've had (more deliveries mean more laxity) Advertisement | page continues below Over the next few days, swelling starts to go down, and your vagina begins to regain muscle tone. In the next few weeks, it will gradually get...