Tuesday, January 6, 2009

‘Stretching’ News

Get Into Yoga this Holiday Season

Monday, December 15, 2008 5:15

Relaxation is much more than just vegging out in front of the television. In Yoga it's about finding a state of awareness and aliveness throughout your body. This film will lead you on the right path to achieving the perfect state of relaxation through yoga.

Personal Training Discovers Success

Personal Training Discovers Success

Thursday, November 6, 2008 6:36

With the myriad of gyms and fitness centers across the country, it is understandable if residents become frustrated with finding the organization that is right for them. Not to mention that joining is just the beginning – actually reaching the fitness goals is another challenge.

Pilates

Monday, September 29, 2008 7:18

Pilates is one of the 21st century's most popular exercise methods, which changes the way you look and feel from the inside out, but is often misunderstood. Below are step by step directions and thorough overview of Pilates.

Staying Limber

Tuesday, September 23, 2008 5:27

When I was younger I never really understood why stretching was important, but then I heard a great example that illustrated the importance of stretching before a workout. Think about a rubberband, a cold rubberband does not stretch very well, and it also has the propensity to snap under ...

Dynamic and Static Stretching

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 8:23

The purpose of this stretch is to warm up the body. The same types of movements can also be used in the Cool-Down phase. Stretching should never be exhaustive or painful, stay within mild tension. Dynamic stretch should be performed for 10-20 repetitions or longer if needed. ...

Flexibility

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 5:17

Flexibility is defined as the degree to which the body can move through a range of motion about a joint. It is one of the major health-related components of physical fitness. Incorporating proper stretching exercises into your exercise regime will enhance flexibility and aid in preventing injuries. ...