HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - You already know what day it is. It’s Movement Monday! Paul Powell, owner of Stretch Zone, showed us how we can do both dynamic and static stretching.
Once considered a vital part of a workout, static stretching fell out of favour back in the early 2000s when it was discovered that stretching before exercise resulted in a small to moderate decline ...
Athletes from young to old, recreational to expert can benefit from using both dynamic and static stretching. In the past, athletes have relied mainly on static stretching (long stationary holds) of ...
We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about why stretching a “stiff” hip may not actually help your ailing flexors. We’ve even shared the way-too-common workout mistake that people with lower back pain ...
In the world of fitness and wellness, there's such a strong focus on strength training, cardio workouts, and of course nutrition. However, one aspect that is sometimes overlooked but is equally ...
I'll be the first to admit that I used to skip any sort of pre-workout stretch. But it turns out, I was seriously missing out. Dynamic stretching before a sweat sesh is key for optimizing performance, ...
Myles Schneider, 74, stretches for an hour, six times a week. The semi-retired podiatrist who lives in Reston, in the US state of Virginia, also walks briskly for 45 minutes twice weekly and runs ...
Dr. Oz demonstrates static and dynamic stretching to help with stiffness. Includes stretches like touching your toes or doing ...
EVERYONE knows you should stretch before a workout - but are you doing it correctly? According to a top personal trainer, most people aren't. Dynamic stretching should be a key part of any workout ...
Flexibility is a common component of recommended exercise for people of all ages, and new research suggests that people who are more flexible may live longer. The study used 20 joint movements ...