This standing stretch is a great way to start your day. It opens your hip and stretches your elusive psoas muscle, which is chronically tight in most people. As an added benefit, it provides a nice stretch up your upper back and shoulder and strengthens your arms and legs.
1. Stand steadily on a firm surface, […]
Posted on May 9th, 2008 by Jamie
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This is a great stretch if you want to release tension after a long day, suffer from a tight back, or have been advised by a physician to stay off your feet or take it easy. It strengthens your lower back, stretches your psoas muscles and improves leg and hip flexibility. Your digestive system is […]
Posted on May 9th, 2008 by Jamie
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Lengthen your quadricep muscles, stretching your thighs, abdominal muscles, hips and chest with the Kneeling Quadricep Stretch. You’ll also hone your concentration skills and sense of balance.
1. Start on your hands and knees. Bring your right foot forward, placing your right knee over your right ankle. Move your left knee directly under your left hip, […]
Posted on May 1st, 2008 by Jamie
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Here’s a stretch you may already know by a different name: “the lunge”. Whatever you call it, this easy exercise is a classic hip opener. Keep your hips free, and as an added benefit, stretch the fronts of your thighs with the Runner’s stretch. As you hold this stretch and inhale, observe your spine […]
Posted on January 20th, 2008 by Barbara
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Diamond is an effortless but powerful stretch for your inner thigh muscles and the nerve fibers in your groin. It will help loosen the joints in your lower body, massage the organs in your abdominal area and strengthen your back and spine.
Sit on a comfortable surface with a straight spine. Bring the soles of your […]
Posted on January 20th, 2008 by Barbara
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