Why You Should Spend More Time Working on Mobility

John Chips Fitness Must Reads, Wellness November 14, 2017January 25, 2018flexibility, lifestyle, mobility, quality of life, stretch, stretching

Mobility Is a Major Player in Quality of Life

We are in the midst of a fitness age—everybody is working out and it’s fantastic. As we busy ourselves in the pursuit of strength and fitness, everywhere from state of the art facilities to the local gym in the butcher shop basement is seeing an upturn in fortunes.

While we are eagle-eye focused on getting bigger, faster, and stronger, we must not forget one essential element of our continuing life and fitness journey: mobility. This is a really important factor in achieving the most we can from every workout and also staying injury-free.

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Five Clinically-Approved Do It at Home Exercises for Lower Back Pain

Sameer Ather Our DIY Fitness Workouts, Wellness October 2, 2017January 25, 2018back pain, exercise, lower back pain, pain relief, stretching

Treat Lower Back Pain at Home

There’s truth in that old saying ‘plenty of exercising can cure almost any disease.’ Exercising can relieve pain almost instantly (back pain included) and ensure that you do not suffer more bouts in the future.

If you have a history of back pain or have recently injured your back, you might need to consult your doctor before starting any form of exercise. If you are given the go-ahead, you can try different types of workouts, but it is always good to go for what works best for you.

Do not strain too much. Start moderately, then increase the frequency and intensity over time. Check out these tried and proven stretching routines.

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It’s Time to Take Stretching Seriously

Anne Alexander DIY Lifestyle August 25, 2014March 12, 2018fitness, health, hip flexors, injury prevention, stretch, stretching, yoga 0 Comment

Stretching for Great Results

We all know that stretching is important, but it is something many of us never take the time to do. You are pinched for time anyway when you are trying to get a workout in so who has the time to stretch? Well we all should make time. Here is a nice little piece about some effective stretches you can perform any time of the year!
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