hip flexor
Fundamentals of a Pre-Workout Warm-Up
The pre workout warm up is an often skipped over part of the workout process. Many feel it's not important, or they just don't have the time for a warm...
Soccer Players: Kick Hip Flexor Pain
If your favorite sport involves sprinting or kicking, you may experience hip flexor pain. Located in the front upper thigh, the hip flexors include the...
Stay Pain-Free With These Advanced Stretches
If you're an athlete or go to the gym regularly, you're bound to experience aches and pains from intense exercise. The last thing you want is a nagging issue late [...]
4 Surprising Causes of Sports Injuries
In sports, plenty of things that can hurt you are outside of your control—the wild pitch headed for your back, the linebacker you never saw coming, the divot that caused [...]
Ask the Experts: Do I Really Need to Stretch?
Q: I feel like stretching is a waste of time. Do I really need to be flexible? A: Many athletes have a skeptical attitude about flexibility. They'd rather spend 10 [...]
Is This the Best Ab Exercise?
It’s a common sight in a gym to see someone performing Physioball Crunches or similar trunk flexion exercises. They burn like Hades and are the only way to target your [...]
Power Up Your Golf Swing in 2 Days
Recreational golfers come in all shapes and sizes. You might see someone on the course with a huge gut hitting the ball fairly well with a fluid swing. But that [...]
The Stunningly Simple Way To Unlock Baseball Power
One of the most important things baseball players can do to stay healthy, strong and powerful throughout the season is to pay attention to their hips. In baseball, the hips [...]
Effective Band Stretches
Sometimes simplicity is best, especially in training gear. For athletes on the go, resistance bands are perfect tools. They're light, compact and inexpensive, convenient to toss in your bag and [...]
3 Exercises to Alleviate Low-Back Pain
If you are dealing with low-back pain, it's time to take action. Whether the pain is only moderately bothersome or completely debilitating, it's time to do something about it, or [...]