Flexibility plays a more important role in our well-being than we may realize. Experts believe that good flexibility helps you to achieve better results in your training, increases mobility and muscle coordination, reduces muscle pain and prevents injuries. Good flexibility also improves blood circulation and it may play an important role in preventing some serious illnesses, like arthritis, diabetes,
Yoga combines many popular stress-reducing techniques, including exercise and learning to control the breath, clear the mind, and relax the body. As yoga becomes increasingly popular, more and more people are discovering the benefits this ancient practice brings to their stressful lives. Simultaneously increase oxygen uptake and spark happiness by moving your body in the opposite direction, opening your chest
Sitting, or holding any stationary posture, for an extended period of time is not great for the body. When we sit for too long, certain areas of our body get less blood flow, and muscles and joints lose their extensibility. This decrease in blood flow, stimulation and movement often leads to soreness, fatigue, cramping and discomfort. While it's probably not
Low-back pain is one of the most common complaints I hear as a yoga instructor. Considering most of us spend the day sitting — for meals, at a computer, on our couch — it’s no wonder. A regular yoga practice can help strengthen your muscles and lengthen your spine to create space between the vertebrae and release tight hamstrings and
Before you can work on alleviating that tightness, you first should understand what might be causing that neck discomfort. While we may think of neck stretches as something you just hold, mobility-based moves also play a super-important role. They help your body take the proper posture you learn during static stretches and apply it to movement. We’ve all felt that
It's true that stretching is neither glamorous nor hardcore, and it probably won't give you the same rush that a run or HIIT class will. It is uncomfortable and it takes time, so people don’t like to do it. However, you can’t just do strength training and cardio without putting yourself at risk for injury and pain. Love to work out, but never
Without structure and a routine, fitness goals can fall apart fast. For this reason, gyms are a haven of structure! Having a dedicated place for your exercise can encourage you to push your limits during your workouts, as well as ensuring you have the correct support and equipment for this exercise. Getting back into a workout routine when you've taken
Sure, if you want to lose weight you need a diet that works for you (and, your lifestyle) and regular bouts of exercise. But that doesn't mean you need to be going all-out every single day with sweat-dripping cardio or heavy weight-lifting to see results. Research shows that yoga can help in a weight-loss routine because it can boost flexibility, increase mental focus, and yes, burn fat. If you're just
Having a day where no matter which way you move, you hurt? Whether you’re an occasional runner or a gym fanatic, you should consider recovery an essential part of your health. Low-intensity exercise after completing a heavy workout or athletic event is beneficial for growth and recovery. As paradoxical as it may seem, the best way to recover from a
You already know how sitting around all day is one of the worst things you can do for your health. That's especially true if you don't have an ideal ergonomic set-up (most of us don't), and stay in the same position for hours at a time. This lack of variation, along with hunching the shoulders and an uncomfortable chair, can cause back pain, headaches,
