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Should You Stretch Before or After Exercise, or Both?

May 20, 2023
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You’re told stretch, stretch, stretch—but the bulk of scientific evidence doesn’t actually support this theory. To the contrary, in fact: Most injury occurs as a result of one key factor, and stretching could actually encourage injury. Replace it with this—it works. STORY AT-A-GLANCE The bulk of the scientific evidence does not support the recommendation to…

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The 1-Minute Full Body Workout for a Stronger Back and Trimmer Waist

October 17, 2022
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Editor’s Note: An isometric exercise is a form of exercise that strengthens a muscle without changing its length. This exercise is great for weight loss and can also be performed in a short amount of time. You can take one minute every day to exercise the muscles on the whole body including the chest muscles,…

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Hip Flexors Get Weak When We Sit Too Much – but Simple Stretches Can Leave You Less Stiff

July 4, 2022
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I am sure you’ve been told you should stand up and move away from your work stations or use a standing desk where possible. One of the major benefits of doing this is to activate and stretch the hip flexor area. But what are the hip flexors, and why are they so important – and…

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4 Stretches to Become More Flexible—the Lazy Way

April 6, 2022
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  Follow these four easy stretching exercises to relax tired muscles and improve your flexibility. The best part is that these exercises can be done on a chair. All you need is yourself, a chair, and a little time!  Stretch 1: Open up Your Chest Toward the Ceiling Sit on the edge of your chair…

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Psoas Release With Yoga Poses

January 2, 2022
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Many people say that releasing your psoas major, the most critical muscle group in your body, is virtually impossible. This is not true. What may you ask is the psoas? Even though we help people find best office chairs we are honest about it – sitting too long harms your psoas. This muscle group, which…

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Simple Ways to Avoid Athletic Injuries

June 6, 2021
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Whether you’re a weekend warrior or you get your exercise walking the dog, chances are that if you’re physically active, at some point you’ve been on the receiving end of an athletic injury. Believe me, there is nothing worse than to be hobbled by an injury just before your big tournament, an active vacation, or…

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