Stretch It: Shoulder and Neck Stretching Backbend


Updated 11/23/10 2:35 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

How to Stretch Your Neck and Shoulders

This stretch may look familiar if you've taken a yoga class. It's the prep pose you learn before doing Wheel pose. Also called Half Wheel, this stretch will increase flexibility in your spine and also stretch out your shoulders and the back of your neck. Because it doesn't require a lot of energy, it has both a calming and energetic effect on the body and mind. Learn the finer details of this Read more

Stretch It: Relaxing Chest and Shoulder Stretch


Updated 08/19/10 9:05 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Chest and Shoulder Stretch

This woman may look like she's relaxing by the lake, soaking in the warm sun, but she's actually getting an amazing stretch in her chest, shoulders, and abs. This is the perfect stretch to do if you've been sitting hunched over a computer or steering wheel all day. It also feels great the day after doing tons of push-ups. For details on how to do this stretch, read more Read more

Strike a Yoga Pose: Bound Half Wheel


Updated 08/12/10 8:16 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Increase Flexibility in Your Spine With Bound Half Wheel Pose

If you want to open your heart, both figuratively and literally, backbends are the way to go. There's no need to spring yourself into a challenging variation like Full Wheel when you can do a much more gentle variation like this one. Not only does it increase flexibility in your spine, but holding on to your ankles also allows you to deeply stretch your chest, shoulders, and the back of your Read more

Stiff Neck RX: Stretch Relief


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Stretches For a Sore Neck 2010-06-09 10:00:10

We have all done it. Slept in a funky position only to awaken with a stiff neck. A crick in the neck is annoyingly awkward and painful to boot. After a long, hot shower, to loosen the muscles, try a few of these stretches for a little relief. Source: Thinkstock Read more

Posture Perfect: Fix Your Forward Head


Updated 11/07/11 7:31 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Quick Fixes For Forward Head

When I was a young dancer, my British ballet mistress told me I danced like a chicken. A far cry from the swan I longed to be! The problem was not with my arms or back but with my neck. I had serious forward head, that eager looking posture where your thrust your head forward from your body. Not only is it unattractive, especially in profile, it can be a pain in the neck. Here are two simple ways Read more

5 Good Morning Stretches


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

5 Stretches to Do in the Morning

Instead of hitting the snooze button in the morning, I take the extra 10 minutes to stretch. It's a great way to get the juices going in the morning and ease away any stress or tension from the previous day's activity or a funky sleeping position. Since stretching before breaking a sweat is debatable, I keep my morning stretches simple — I don't even have to leave the bed to do them! Try this Read more

Stretch It: Seated Neck Release


Updated 02/25/10 1:34 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

How to Relieve Neck Tension

When I'm working at my computer all day, I can feel the tension building up in my neck and shoulders. Throughout the day, I try to remember to take breaks to get up and walk around, but this seated neck stretch really does wonders. For details on how to feel this delicious neck release, and ways to feel a deeper stretch, read more Read more

Stretch It: Behind the Back Neck Stretch


Updated 09/03/09 4:32 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Stretch It: Behind the Back Neck Stretch

Whether you have job-related stress or stare at a computer screen all day, you're bound to suffer from a tight neck and shoulders. So here's a simple stretch you can do anywhere to get some relief. For instructions on how to do this stretch continue reading. Read more