Raise your hand in case you are inclined to skip stretching exercises whenever you’re pressed for time. No shame—you’re definitely not alone there. But there’s good reason to dam off just just a few minutes to suit some in. While mobility work is probably not probably the most exciting a part of exercising, it actually […]
I’m gonna be honest: I hate stretching. But, as a licensed trainer, I also know that working on my flexibility is a crucial counterpoint to all the running, weightlifting, and other intense kinds of exercise I do. So I made a decision to check drive a bunch of stretching apps to see if there have […]
Holding long stretches was considered an integral a part of any warm-up before a workout. Think: the toe touches you used to do before soccer practice, or bringing your foot to your butt to stretch your quads before Jazzercise class. But lately, this approach, often known as static stretching, has gotten a foul rap. As […]
I have a confession to make: I can’t remember the last time I attempted to touch my toes. I do know, I do know—I can practically hear my middle school P.E. coach rolling her eyes somewhere. Regardless that it’s certainly one of the commonly-referenced hallmarks of fine health, I just haven’t made it a priority […]