Stretching
Do You Have Knee Issues When Performing Squats? Try These Knee-Friendly Exercises
Finding the right exercises can be difficult if you're struggling with knee pain. Many exercises, like squats, can exacerbate and worsen it. The pain in your knees can be overwhelming, [...]
Five Post-Run Stretches
Whether it’s a quick jog or a major race, be sure to cool down with these five post-run stretches. After a run, it might be easy to change out of [...]
The Best Way for Athletes to Stretch Their Hamstrings
If you spend an appreciable amount of time in a gym setting, you start to hear many of the same phrases, especially concerning pain, discomfort, and even injuries. "Man, my [...]
3 Ways To Enhance Your Flexibility Instantly
Stretching and Flexibility Most people think flexibility is just about stretching muscles. There really is more to it than that. Let me explain. When joints are stable and appropriately aligned, [...]
A 10 Piece Warm Down Routine for Athletes
When we finish a game or workout, it can be tempting to pack up and hop in the car instead of stretching. The alternative plan is to “do it later,” [...]
Stretch Shortening Cycle: How to Improve Your Speed and Explosiveness
The stretch-shortening cycle is something you don't see people training. However, training the stretch-shortening cycle will make your movements more explosive, faster, and more powerful. So, do you want to [...]
An Injury Prevention Plan for Athletes
Injuries in young athletes are common; unfortunately, elbow, shoulder, and knee injuries are on the verge of becoming very common, having parents foot the bill in the amount of a [...]
Benefits of Stretching Every Day
The incredible natural ability of stretching allows us to move and feel better, release stress, and prevent injury. Stretching is like a chain link. It connects the mind and body, [...]
Tips to Reduce Muscle Soreness
Getting started in training or a change in how you prepare for an upcoming season can be a very exciting time. Unfortunately, moving into the second or third day of [...]
3 Free Sports Recovery Strategies
Train, rest, repeat. This is a common mantra seen on t-shirts everywhere, with ‘train’ often replaced with the sport of choice. It sums up the training and adaptation process nicely. [...]
