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Yoga
1 Strike a Yoga Pose: Child's Pose
Fitness
2 Stretch It: Crossing Child's Pose
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3 Stretch It: Spinal Twist Against a Tree
Yoga
4 Strike a Yoga Pose: Sleeping Yogi
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5 Stretch It: Grounded Wide Squat
Stretching
6 Treadmill Stretch: Upper Back and Shoulders
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7 Stretch It: Low Squat
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8 Hit the Hay: Knee to Chest Back Stretch
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9 Snow Shovel Stretch: Lower Back
This post is dedicated to all on the East Coast. After getting hammered this Winter, I want to give you kudos for all the shoveling you're likely doing. You're burning tons of calories digging out your car and cleaning up the sidewalks. This practical workout will tone your core and buff up your upper body, but all that bending and lifting heavy loads of the white stuff can really do a number on Read more
I know what you're thinking. But before you start the snickers and jokes about the Kama Sutra and such, let me say that this pose isn't just a prep for some crazy tantric sex technique designed to help you achieve the best orgasm of your life. It is an actual yoga pose that you'd find in the second series of Ashtanga yoga. Its purpose is not to turn you into a pretzel, but rather to deeply Read more
When my lower back is sore from running or sitting all day, a Low Squat is just what I need to stretch that area and get relief. Here's a deeper variation that will also open your hips. For instructions on how to do this stretch read more Read more
After a stressful day at work or a night out on the town, it may be difficult to rest your mind and body enough to get some shuteye. I like to stretch in bed to inspire calmness, and if you liked the spinal twist bed stretch, here's another one that will target the muscles in your lower back. It's not only great for bedtime; I also like waking up and doing this stretch. For details on how to do Read more
Some squatting poses in yoga strengthen your quads and booty, and then there are relaxing variations on poses like the Wide Squat, which opens your hips. Here's a two-for-one version of a squat that will stretch your lower back and open your hips. One of my all-time favorite stretches, it feels amazing after a run. To learn how to do this low squat read more Read more
If you suffer from a tight lower back, Child's Pose is one of the best stretches. Give this variation a try and it adds a nice stretch to your shoulder and the side of your body. To learn how to do this relaxing stretch read more Read more
It seems that all forms of exercise, from running to ab work, makes for a tight back. Here's one of my favorite twists. I love that you don't have to touch the ground to do, so it is perfect to do after a run. A word of caution: If your back cracks easily, you'll probably hear a few pops with this stretch. Want to know how to do it? Then read more Read more
Anytime you need to release your lower back, rest your arms, or take a break in a yoga class, Child's Pose is for you. Folding your body into a little ball makes you feel calm, safe, and relaxed. Sanskrit Name: Balasana English Translation: Child Pose Also Called: Child's Pose There are many variations to this pose, so to hear about them read more Read more
Even though running primarily works your lower body, you can still end up with a tight lower back and tense shoulders. After running on a treadmill this back stretch feels great! It's just nice to support your upper body and let the tension release. While standing on the treadmill, make sure the machine is OFF. Now place your hands on the front readout or bar. Walk your feet back so your legs, Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Barre classes may make you easy on the eyes, but at $20 or more a pop, they're definitely not easy on the wallet. Rather than take a second job to pay for our latest fitness addiction, we turned to Beverly Hill-based Cardio Barre instructor Stacey Bosworth to get the inside scoop on scoring a long, lean dancer's body Read more
