Welcome to Starting Stretching, Part 2. Because of its size, we had to divide this guide in two parts. In Part 2, we continue with specific stretches for fingers, arms, core, legs and toes, concluding our guide with the last, 53rd stretch at the bottom. To find the first 25 stretches of Starting Stretching along with workout instructions and muscles chart, please visit … [Read more...]
The Best Ways for older adults to Improve Joint Mobility
Nearly 50 percent of older adults over the age of 65 suffer from doctor-diagnosed arthritis and struggle with joint pain as a result. Many of these older adults believe that joint pain is something they’re doomed to experience for the rest of their life, but that definitely doesn’t have to be the case. There are lots of things that older adults can do to improve their joint … [Read more...]
Thigh Stretches and Yoga – How to Work on Your Flexibility at Home
Our legs, like every other part of our bodies, need some sort of attention and activity from time to time to stay strong, flexible, and not to mention healthy. That is why the phrase ‘’never skip leg day’’ exists, and many fitness, yoga, and health experts will continuously stress the importance of this process. Taking care of your legs properly is not something hard to … [Read more...]
10 Steps to Motivate Senior Fitness
When people are younger, they tend to look towards retirement as an oasis filled with television, travel, and naps. However, in the later years of someone’s life, it is important that they keep physically active, as exercise has been shown to ward off disease and increase life expectancy by up to 3.7 years. Unfortunately, an aging body can slow down and as a result, the idea of … [Read more...]
Five Simple Chair Yoga Poses Anyone Can Do
Throughout the years, yoga has been shown time and time again to provide a number of important physical and mental health benefits, from reducing stress and anxiety to lowering blood pressure and improving heart health. Clearly, there are lots of reasons to make yoga a regular part of your routine. But, at the same time, lots of people are hesitant to take up the practice. One … [Read more...]
A Look into the Most Common Sports Injuries
Everyone knows that playing sport has a lot of benefits. It keeps you active, is a great way to socialise and with a range of sports out there - you can really get into something that you love! But with those benefits, come obvious risks. Whether you’re playing professionally or for fun, there is always a possibility of injury. Unfortunately, millions are impacted by … [Read more...]
Starting Stretching – 53 Full Body Stretches for Beginners
Let's get straight to the point: you should be stretching. It's good for your health, form, joints and flexibility (1). In fact, just to maintain your current joint mobility and flexibility, you should stretch at least 3-4 times a week in 15 minute sessions. To actually improve your flexibility, you should be stretching 5-6 times a week in 15-30 minute sessions. In this 2-part … [Read more...]
Kettlebell Exercises for Abs
No area of the body garners more attention in the fitness world than the abdominal muscles. Having a chiseled six-pack is the ultimate goal for many fitness enthusiasts. Although the term "core" has become more popular than "six-pack" in recent years, the goal of attaining a toned midsection has endured. Many people incorrectly presume that the core and abdominal muscles are … [Read more...]
Four Ways to Workout More Without Really Trying
These days, just about everyone knows that exercising on a regular basis is good for them. But, that doesn’t mean people are actually getting the amount of exercise that they need. In fact, a whopping 80 percent of adults in the United States don’t meet the government’s daily exercise recommendations. If you’re part of this group, it’s time to start thinking about the changes … [Read more...]
3 Exercise Workout for Busy Moms at Home
You have to wake up early, shower, dress up, make breakfast for the kids, check their homework, dress them up, feed them, and still drive them to school. The life of a busy mom can be overwhelming sometimes and this is one of the reasons why a lot of mothers struggle with keeping fit. There are always a million things to do at any given moment. How on Earth can a mom find time … [Read more...]
