Over the past 20 years, static muscle stretching has gotten a bad rap. Once considered an essential part of any sport or exercise warm-up, static stretching has now been removed from the picture almost entirely. This move followed extensive research showing that static stretching — where we stretch and then hold the muscle at an […]
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Aging is a natural part of life, but there are ways to slow this process by taking care of your body. A simple stretching routine can have major impact on how you feel in your body, so follow along as we breakdown the impact of stretching on aging as well as a variety of simple stretches that can help slow the aging process.
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Too many people joke about PMS, especially when they don’t understand it. But the fact is, PMS is nothing to joke about. In an effort to better understand it, let’s uncover everything there is to know about premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
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Both exercises and day-to-day activities like sitting at a desk can cause your inner thighs to become very tight. Thankfully thigh stretches can help! Physiotherapist, Eric Leckie, shares his favorite static and dynamic thigh stretches that can help loosen up these tight muscles.
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There’s no denying that the pain you feel from gout attacks is extreme. Thankfully there are things you can do to maintain or even improve the quality of your life!
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After finishing your workout, it’s essential to take 5-minutes to stretch and allow your heart rate and breathing to lower to a healthy post-workout rate. Here are 10 effective post-workout stretches you should try!
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