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Strike a Yoga Pose: Quarter Dog
If you love the way Downward Facing Dog stretches out your hamstrings, calves, and lower back, but don't love the wrist pain the pose can cause, then here's a variation to try. With your forearms on the ground, the quarter dog variation takes the weight out of your hands and wrists. Even though this pose seems relaxing, it's not as easy as it looks.
You Asked: Calf Stretches
Hey Fit,
I am trying to stretch more and I find my calves difficult to stretch. Mine are very short and tight. If you could post some calf stretching moves in the near future, I would very much appreciate it!
Stretch It: Calf and Shoulder Stretch Against a Wall
I've been working on running up hills because it's so good for my booty, but my calves have been getting super sore too. I've been doing this stretch daily since it also stretches my shoulders.
- Stand in front of a wall with your feet together.
Stretch It: Calves
The calf muscles get worked from just about every activity, from wearing killer heels to running. It pays to know multiple ways to lengthen tight calves and here are five of my favorite stretches.
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Stretch It: Calves
Tight calves can be an unwanted side effect of such opposite activities as running or wearing high heels. Many people neglect stretching their calves! Since you have two layers of calf muscles, you need to do two stretches to ensure you are reaching both.
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Gym Equipment Explained: Calf Stretcher
Ever seen people step on this unique looking thing at the gym and wonder what the heck they are doing? The tool is called a Calf Stretcher and if you learn to use it, chances are you'll learn to love it as well.
What: A Calf Stretcher is a device that isolates the calf muscles.
How Can I Prevent Shin Splints?
Chances are, if you are a runner, you've experienced the pain of shin splints. It basically refers to the condition called Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS).
When you overwork the muscles in the shin, the muscles exert a great amount of force on the shin bones (tibia and fibula) to keep your foot, ankle, and lower leg stable.
Stretch It: Towel Foot Stretch
If you think about it, your feet take a lot of beating, from pounding the ground when running, to walking all over the city, to wearing high heels. They carry the weight of our entire bodies, so take time to give them some TLC. This stretch will target the muscle in the soles of your feet, but will also stretch your calves.
Hike the Hill: Preventing Knee Pain
Fall is the perfect time to hike. There's a cool breeze, the fallen leaves make the trail even softer, and once you reach the pinnacle, you'll be amazed at the gorgeous foliage across the horizon. I love to try out new mountain trails, but find that the steep inclines and declines can be really hard on my knees.
You Asked: Stretch For Sciatica
Hey Fit,
I've been having issues with my sciatic nerve lately, I was wondering if you could post some stretches and/or yoga poses that would help with sciatica? Thanks!
— Hitting a Nerve
I feel your pain.
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