Hip Openers and Hamstring Stretches For Expectant Moms


Updated 05/12/12 7:10 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Prenatal Yoga Sequence For Tight Hips and Hamstrings

Yoga is the perfect exercise for expectant mommas, not only to increase strength and flexibility, but it can also ease common pregnancy woes such as a sore lower back and heartburn. It can also help you hone your sense of balance, which is ever changing as your belly expands. Here's a yoga sequence that incorporates standing poses to strengthen your lower body while increasing the flexibility in Read more

Hip Openers and Hamstring Stretches For Expectant Moms


Updated 05/12/12 7:16 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Hip Openers and Hamstring Stretches For Expectant Moms

Yoga is the perfect exercise for expectant mommas, not only to increase strength and flexibility, but it can also ease common pregnancy woes such as a sore lower back and heartburn. It can also help you hone your sense of balance, which is ever changing as your belly expands. Here's a yoga sequence that incorporates standing poses to strengthen your lower body while increasing the flexibility in Read more

5 Easy Hamstring Stretches


Updated 03/14/12 12:50 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

5 Easy Hamstring Stretches

Are the backs of your legs tight? It's important for the health of your back, hips, and knees to keep your hamstrings flexible so do these five easy stretches to target this commonly tight area. Try them at the end of your next workout, when your muscles are warm. Source: Thinkstock Read more

5 Moves to Make Running Hills a Breeze


Updated 05/22/12 12:49 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Exercises to Strengthen Your Legs For Running Hills

Running up hills is tough, which is why many runners avoid them as much as cotton socks. Incorporating hills into your runs is the best way to increase your speed, build your endurance, and tone your lower body — something running on the flats just won't do. In order to power up those steep rises, you'll need strong quads, calves, hamstrings, and glutes. Here are five exercises all runners Read more

Hip Openers and Hamstring Stretches For Expectant Moms


Updated 05/10/12 5:09 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Hip Openers and Hamstring Stretches For Expectant Moms

Yoga is the perfect exercise for expectant mommas, not only to increase strength and flexibility, but it can also ease common pregnancy woes such as a sore lower back and heartburn. It can also help you hone your sense of balance, which is ever changing as your belly expands. Here's a yoga sequence that incorporates standing poses to strengthen your lower body while increasing the flexibility in Read more

Hip Openers and Hamstring Stretches For Expectant Moms


Updated 05/10/12 5:09 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Hip Openers and Hamstring Stretches For Expectant Moms

Yoga is the perfect exercise for expectant mommas, not only to increase strength and flexibility, but it can also ease common pregnancy woes such as a sore lower back and heartburn. It can also help you hone your sense of balance, which is ever changing as your belly expands. Here's a yoga sequence that incorporates standing poses to strengthen your lower body while increasing the flexibility in Read more

Hip Openers and Hamstring Stretches For Expectant Moms


Updated 05/11/12 9:31 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Hip Openers and Hamstring Stretches For Expectant Moms

Yoga is the perfect exercise for expectant mommas, not only to increase strength and flexibility, but it can also ease common pregnancy woes such as a sore lower back and heartburn. It can also help you hone your sense of balance, which is ever changing as your belly expands. Here's a yoga sequence that incorporates standing poses to strengthen your lower body while increasing the flexibility in Read more

Leg-Strengthening Yoga Sequence For Skiers and Riders


Updated 05/22/12 12:49 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Yoga Sequence to Strengthen the Legs and Core

Whether you click into skis or a snowboard, a strong yet flexible lower body will allow you to cruise down the mountain with control, helping you stay balanced rather than wiping out. This eight-posture lower body sequence focuses on strengthening the core, quads, and glutes, while opening the hamstrings and hips. Photos taken at Evolution Physical Therapy and Yoga Studio, Burlington, VT Read more

Build Strength and Flexibility: Yoga Sequence For Runners


Updated 04/19/12 3:22 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Yoga Sequence For Runners to Increase Strength, Flexibility

Runners are vigorous athletes, but that doesn't mean they can't benefit from the stillness of yoga. Here's a sequence of 10 poses specifically designed for strengthening the legs and core to increase speed and endurance, as well as increase the flexibility of the hips and hamstrings to prevent running-related injuries. Move through the sequence on the right side and then repeat once more on the Read more