Many people focus more on stretching than strengthening when it comes to muscle tension. Our mobility expert explains why stretching isn’t always the answer.
Get Started for FREE
Sign up with Facebook Sign up with X
I don't have a Facebook or a X account
Physical and Mental Health - Exercise, Fitness and Activity
Healthy body, healthy mind! Physical Exercise, Fitness, Running, Jogging, Gym and Activity. Twitter Hashtag: #GymEd Curated by Peter Mellow |
Scooped by Peter Mellow |
Many people focus more on stretching than strengthening when it comes to muscle tension. Our mobility expert explains why stretching isn’t always the answer.
Scooped by Peter Mellow |
And do you need to do it before and after every workout? Here’s what experts say about when to stretch and why.
Scooped by Peter Mellow |
You don't have to run a marathon to get the benefits of exercise. Stretching and range of motion exercises slowed cognitive decline as well as aerobics, a new study found.
Scooped by Peter Mellow |
Assisted stretching involves a trained practitioner stretching your body for you. The stretches are done both manually and using specialty equipment. Stretching programs are tailored to an individual's goals.
Scooped by Peter Mellow |
The most obvious benefit of assisted stretching is its impact on flexibility and mobility; but it also helps your nervous system, blood pressure and mental wellbeing.
Scooped by Peter Mellow |
Soft mattresses and pillows are great for lounging, but after a full day’s work your back and shoulders will start to complain. These gentle exercises should help
Scooped by Peter Mellow |
Many of us have seen our posture worsen while working from home, but there are ways to improve this.
Scooped by Peter Mellow |
Stretching is a worthy fitness activity on its own, and it improves flexibility, eases discomfort and reduces stress.
Scooped by Peter Mellow |
You don’t necessarily need to go on a long run or take part in strenuous activity to claim the health benefits of exercise.
Scooped by Peter Mellow |
We've long taken for granted that stretching and warming up is an important part of exercise preparation. But what does the research actually say?
Scooped by Peter Mellow |
The age-old debate: Should you stretch before running? Opinions aside, Dr. William Roberts sheds light on when and how runners should stretch.
Scooped by Peter Mellow |
Stretching at the gym or at the starting line can be performative. Is it worth it?
Scooped by Peter Mellow |
Who hasn't been told to stretch before and after exercise to prevent injury and improve performance? There may be no scientific evidence to back that up, although stretching has other benefits.
Scooped by Peter Mellow |
Sitting has been dubbed the new smoking, linked to obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer. We're here t...
Scooped by Peter Mellow |
Forget everything you know about warming up. This is how it’s done.
Scooped by Peter Mellow |
Even though I just blogged about stretching last week, I want to add one more post on the topic. I just came across a study from earlier this year that I hadn't seen before, which has a few interesting wrinkles. It was published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research by a group from the University of Tampa.
Scooped by Peter Mellow |
Studies show the second most common knee injury among runners can be treated by boosting hip strength...
Scooped by Peter Mellow |
Most runners, whether they’re training for a marathon or simply out to get some exercise, will stretch before they take off.
Scooped by Peter Mellow |
Don't bend until you break...
I've always suggested to stretch to YOUR comfort level, don't feel that you have to push into the pain zone. Pain is nature's way of saying STOP!