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3 Piriformis Stretches to Ease Your Outer Hip
Not many people think about their piriformis (or know what that is) until they need a Piriformis stretch. When your outer hip aches or is tight, this little guy is often the culprit. Ballerinas know all about it because they engage this muscle to keep their hips turned out for hours at a time. But
Continue Reading360 Degree Shoulders: The Best Drill for Strength and Mobility
Don’t let the name scare you. Shoulder Dislocates are actually one of the most effective ways to prevent shoulder injury, develop incredible mobility, and develop some insane shoulder definition. Dislocates will strengthen your entire shoulder, including the small stabilizing muscles and easily overlooked connective tissue. When it comes to joint prehab, dislocates are essential.
Continue ReadingA Quick and Easy Fix For Tight Adductors
You've heard of tight hips, but have you heard of tight adductors? Having tight and restricted hips is an issue many adults experience in our modern world; desk jobs, hours of sitting, driving or remaining in one position keep us from experiencing full daily mobility. But what many of us don’t think about, is that
Continue Reading3 Road Trip Stretches to Keep the Travel Aches Away!
Seat belt: CHECK! Mirrors: CHECK! Fuel in the tank: CHECK! Road trip stretches: AW YEAH, we've got those too! Most of us travel long distances on interstates and highways, which offer vast – and seemingly endless – miles of concrete lined in yellow and white; breeding perfect conditions for tight and achy muscles. Don’t let
Continue Reading2 Lower Back Stretches to Rejuvenate Your Spine
Whether you spend most of your day sitting in an office chair or performing hard labor, it can really take a toll on your lower back. While quitting your job isn’t advisable (you’ve got bills to pay, after all) you still have options when it comes to maintaining the health and longevity of your spine.
Continue Reading2 Neck Stretches to Keep Your Posture On Point
Neck stretches are good for everyone because our heads are heavy. Mind you, the average human head weighs anywhere from 10-11 pounds, and after a long day at the office that can VERY easily feel like it’s doubling — or even tripling — in weight. That’s like balancing a bowling ball on top of your
Continue ReadingDesk Job Relief: Fix Posture with Weighted Mobility
Your posture is probably suffering if you have a desk job. Weighted mobility can help. The problem is, you've been a desk zombie for so long, there's little hope of correcting it. Tight, hunched over, computer-whipped zombies are running rampant. If you’ve been afflicted with the disease (of immobility and a job that keeps you posed
Continue ReadingMorning Stretches To Win The Day
You might be missing morning stretches. The early morning hours can be tough: our beds are warm, joints a little stiffer, and it may very well still be dark outside. But let’s reframe how we think of mornings for the sake of this topic. Make these wee hours of the morning your golden opportunity; your
Continue ReadingTight Hip Flexors—A Short and Sweet Stretch Guide
The hip flexors are some of the easiest muscles to stretch incorrectly. Many adults, however, have tight hips that hinder us from freely doing activities we love. That's why we want to give you cues to assure you are getting a safe, correct stretch and release of these pesky hip flexors. Hip Flexor Stretch For the
Continue ReadingDo Your Joints Crackle or Pop? It Doesn’t Mean What You Think
When Joints Crackle and Pop If you’ve ever felt your joints crackle and pop during exercise or even daily activities, you’re not alone. These sounds are common and certainly worth paying attention to, but do not mean your joints are “wearing out” or that you are sentenced to arthritis. In fact, as long as pain
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