Muscle balancing leads to decreases stress on joints and improved strength outcomes with your workouts. However, knowing how to properly balance your muscles is challenging... or at least it used to be! In this module, I'm going to teach you the top 3 mistakes people make when working out...
At the heart of every muscle cramp is a muscle fiber that contracts but doesn't release. This can happen for a variety of reasons, but at its core, it's a miscommunication between your muscles and your brain. When youexercise, the brain sends signals to your muscles to contract and rela...
Stretching regularly is another great way to prevent muscle knots. Incorporate stretching into your daily routine, especially before and after exercise or any physical activity. This helps keep your muscles loose and flexible, which makes them less prone to developing knots. Stretching is also a gre...
Again, it’s important to find the appropriate amount of exercise and tailor your needs to your own body. Choose a physical activity that you will enjoy and continue, such as walking, yoga, swimming, Pilates, running, Zumba, or P90X. Whatever you do, make sure you enjoy it! Something th...
Move around often when standing for long periods. Lie on your left side when you rest. This helps circulation throughout your body. Avoid sudden movements. Move slowly when standing from a sitting position. Eat regular, small meals throughout the day to prevent low blood sugar. ...
Move around often when standing for long periods. Lie on your left side when you rest. This helps circulation throughout your body. Avoid sudden movements. Move slowly when standing from a sitting position. Eat regular, small meals throughout the day to prevent low blood sugar. ...
From bubble baths to foam rolling, everyone has their own unique recovery routine. Here, 13 athletes share how they recover after a grueling workout.
If you find making daily or weekly lists helpful, consider trying what the master list-makers do: Maintain two lists--one for short-term tasks you need to do today or this week and a long-term list of goals you need to get done within the month or the year. Call the latter your "...
sleep on your side, and place a pillow between your legs or under your tummy for extra support. Regular exercise may not give you immediate pain relief, but strengthening your back muscles can help support your back and legs and ease your back pain in the long term. Talk to your healthca...
Doing so can help your dog avoid injury. Whether it’s a slow 5- to 10-minute walk leading up to and cooling down from a brisker walk or talking to your veterinarian about strategic stretches you can do with your dog, it’s important to get their muscles loose before a workout. We ...