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Stretch Your Stretching Knowledge
Stretching is one of the three essential elements of fitness, along with strength training and cardio. But many of us neglect the flexibility portion of our workouts. But do you know better?
Do You Stretch in Public?
I am a busy woman with tight legs and have found waiting for the elevator is a great time to stretch my calves. I have been known to stretch my quads on the subway platform, and my back at the airport.
Do You Stretch in Public?
Go Splits! 8 Stretches to Get You There
When I think of doing the splits, I immediately think of cheerleaders and pom-poms, but you too can become flexible enough to get all the way to the floor. It requires flexible hamstrings and open hips, so if you practice these eight stretches, you'll be on your way to doing full splits in no time. Doing splits regularly will keep your hamstrings and hip flexors limber, which is great if you're a runner, biker, or skier.
Stretching 101: Three Simple Tips
Long considered on a lower tier than the other two elements of fitness — cardio and weight training, flexibility training is key to keeping you on the road and in the gym.
Stretching and its merits can be confusing, but one thing is clear: cold muscles do not respond well to stretching. When a muscle is warm it is less likely to tear, so it is best to stretch after you have broken a sweat.
Stretch It: Summer Concert Series
This is a different kind of Summer concert series: a series of stretches! Because while you're never too old to go see live music, being on your feet all day doesn't get any easier as you age. It can be tough on your back and your leg muscles, especially if you worked out earlier in the day.
Low Back Pain? Try Stretching Your Hip Flexors
After doing a sprint interval workout, my running buddy complained that sprinting often made her low back feel tight. I had a notion that her psoas might be tight. This muscle is a major hip flexor and it attaches to the low spinal vertebrae.
Speak Up: What's Your Favorite Body Part to Stretch?
A lot of you 'fessed up that you neglect stretching, but I can't imagine not stretching as part of my fitness routine. From complex yoga poses to the simplest hip openers, stretching makes me feel relaxed and refreshed and keeps me from getting sore or stressed out. I particularly love stretching my hamstrings, but tell me: what's your favorite part of the body to stretch or your favorite stretch to do?
You Asked: When to Stretch?
Hiya Fit,
I still consider myself to be a novice runner and am plagued with lower leg issues — mainly shin splints. I realize how important stretching is to prevent these types of issues but am just confused on when to stretch. So, I've got a question for you.
Stretch Before or After Cardio?
Flexibility training is so often forgotten as an important element of any workout. You might be neglecting stretching because you're uncertain if you should stretch before or after cardio. Is it part of a warmup or a cooldown?
Fit Tip: Include Cardio, Strength Training, and Stretching in Every Workout
When it comes to exercise, there's a huge push to do cardio. It burns calories, reduces stress, helps you lose or maintain your weight, helps relieve muscle soreness, and is good for your lungs and your heart. While that's true, cardio isn't the only thing your body needs.
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