The best of 2023 is here with another suggestion but this time for stretching. “Stretching shouldn’t be an afterthought. When done regularly, it can improve your posture and ease muscle soreness.” It may not be the first thing you think of when it comes to fitness, but stretching is a...
The Best Stretches From Head to Toe
Pre-workout and post-workout stretching… Do you think it’s necessary? Stretching may be one of the most important parts of workouts because it prepares your muscles for exercise and repairs your muscles afterwards. It also helps avoid injury by improving mobility and flexibility. If you are feeling tight, I definitely recommend...
Make Stretching Before Bed a Habit
Stretching whether it’s morning, midday, or nighttime, is very beneficial for your body. Stretching helps with mobility of joints and keeps muscles flexible. If you’ve struggled to make stretching a consistent habit, create a routine such as at night that might help you stay on track. Stretching anytime of the...
Active Stretching Can Help Your Workout
I’ve talked about how important stretching is for your body. There are different types of stretching and some may be a better fit for you than another. One of those types is active stretching. Active stretching is “when you’re actively engaging one set of muscles to stretch the muscles on...
10 Hamstring Exercises to Relieve Tight Muscles
It’s important to stretch your muscles everyday and listen to your body when working out. Our hamstrings are one of those areas that need stretching daily. Hamstrings extend from your glutes to your knees and can cause a lot of problems if you were to pull one. “The hamstrings cross...
Foam Rolling vs. Stretching
An important part of working out is stretching your muscles regularly. Adding stretching to your workouts can really help you with endurance, strength, and getting the most out of the workouts. Another great alternative to stretching is foam rolling. Stretching and foam rolling have many benefits and it is often...
11 Feel-Good Standing Stretches
“If you spend most of your waking hours in front of a computer, standing stretches will save your butt … and your aching shoulders, tight hip flexors, and stiff neck.” Stretching definitely feels great whether you sit all day for work, you just worked out, or you want to prevent...
Controlled Stretch with Autumn Calabrese
Did you know the more you stretch the better you sleep? Our bodies are put through so much on a daily basis, whether you stand all day for your job or sit at a desk, it’s good to stretch your muscles at the end of the night. Controlled Stretch with...
6 Benefits of Stretching
We all have heard that stretching is a necessary part of working out… but why? What benefits does stretching have for your body and is it something you should do daily? The following link contains 6 benefits of stretching… understanding and listening to your body is very important and helps...