Warm Up. Recover. Repeat.
The importance of movement and stretching before and after your workout Fact checked by Shannon Sparks There’s an adage that if you’re thirsty, you’re already dehydrated. Although you may not truly be dehydrated, thirst signals that your body needs fluids. As a personal trainer and corrective exercise specialist, I use a modified version of this […]
Stretch Yourself
Regular stretching improves flexibility and minimizes injuries If stretching is one of the good-for-you habits that you know you’re “supposed” to do but usually don’t — like flossing or applying sunscreen — it’s time to rethink your position. Stretching has numerous benefits and few drawbacks. “Regular stretching that is done properly and effectively can potentially prevent injuries,” […]
Simple Stretches Can Relieve Office Discomfort
The typical American office worker spends eight to 10 hours a day seated behind a desk. This sedentary lifestyle can contribute to multiple injuries and disorders ranging from carpal tunnel syndrome to back pain and tendinitis. Each year about 1.8 million U.S. workers report work-related musculoskeletal disorders, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. […]
Stretch daily to stay flexible
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: I walk with my neighbor daily. She stretches after every walk and keeps telling me I should do the same. Is stretching really necessary? A: Your neighbor is right! You may think of stretching as something performed only by runners or gymnasts. But we all need to […]
Relieving pain for long-distance runners
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 42 and training for my first marathon. During my longer runs I have pretty significant hip and knee pain. Some runner friends advise that I just stretch more, and others say I need to do exercises to strengthen my ITB. What can I do to alleviate the pain? Is it […]