Controlled Balance depends upon a mastery of number of difficult exercises we’ve covered previously in the program. You must have an already developed ability to control your body and maintain balance in a difficult position. The exercise requires an interaction between the core muscles of the abdomen and back, as well as muscles in the legs. However, the benefits of Controlled … [Read more...]
Boomerang – Exercises to Improve Back and Spine Flexibility and Movement, Part 6
In the sixth part of our program, we'll demonstrate a very interesting exercise. Boomerang is a challenging exercise, involving many muscles, where we try to maintain a balance in the body’s movements in space. The exercise aims to improve core muscle strength and to coordinate the movement precision of your body. The series so far: Exercise #1: Rolling Over Exercise … [Read more...]
Extended Legs Back Roll – Back and Spine Exercises, Part 5
Welcome back! If you've followed this program from the start, you come prepared for our five exercise, Extended Legs Back Roll - great job! You need to tread carefully on this one if you are not an athlete, and only after you've perfected the technique of the previous four exercises. The series so far: Exercise #1: Rolling Over Exercise #2: Seal Exercise … [Read more...]
Rocking Chair – Exercises for Conditioning the Spine, Part 4
Conditioning the Spine This exercise program tries to revitalize your core muscles and joints and improve the flexibility and movement of your back by conditioning the spine. Prolonged sitting is connected with many side effects like weight gain, weak core muscles (crucial for support of the spine) and joints that have lost their flexibility and movement range. Furthermore, … [Read more...]
Crab – Exercises to Improve Flexibility of Your Back and Spine, Part 3
Exercises to Improve Flexibility of Your Back and Spine If you are just joining us, make sure to start at the beginning of this program of exercises to improve flexibility and movement of your spine. Today we'll demonstrate a challenging, but unusually fun, exercise, the Crab. The series so far: Exercise #1: Rolling Over Exercise #2: Seal Exercise #3: Crab (you … [Read more...]
Seal – Exercises to Improve Flexibility and Movement of Your Back and Spine, Part 2
Improve Flexibility and Movement of Your Back and Spine Welcome back to our exercise program to improve flexibility and movement precision of your back and spine. Hopefully you enjoyed Rolling Over as we now continue with the next exercise in the program, the Seal. The series so far: Exercise #1: Rolling Over Exercise #2: Seal (you are here) Exercise #3: Crab … [Read more...]
Rolling Over – Back and Spine Exercises, Part 1
Back and Spine Exercises Previously we had a chance to introduce a number of back and spine exercises to bring relief from back pain and improve your posture. We continue with a new program of exercises (starting with Rolling Over) aimed at improving the overall flexibility of your back and spine and increasing movement precision. The target group for this program are office … [Read more...]
5 Foot Exercises To Relieve Back, Hip, And Knee Pain in Less Than 20 Minutes
It is difficult to think of our feet as a major contributor towards the overall health of our body. However, fact is that among external aspects, the feet are the hardest working part of your body. Just by taking a proper care of your feet you can prevent, hip, knee and back pain. Here are 5 exercises that will help improve your balance, help prevent pain and strengthen your … [Read more...]
Pilates Swan Dive – Strengthen Back and Core Muscles
Congratulations, you've reached the end of the line! It's been a hard journey, no doubt, but one which will serve you well in the future. Once you see the benefit of a flexible and mobile core muscles, the relief to your back now that it has a proper support, you are likely to continue with at least some aspects of this program well into your twilight years. Today's exercise, … [Read more...]
Bodyweight Back Workout
Welcome to the penultimate exercise in the bodyweight back workout series! Our goal is to strengthen back muscles, improve your posture and bring relief to your spine. If you are just joining us, make sure to start from the first exercise of this program (you can find the link below) and gradually find your way here again following our instructions. Exercises #7 and 8 are … [Read more...]