Improve Your Back and Core Flexibility With a Physioball
A physioball—a.k.a exercise ball, Swiss ball or stability ball—is one of the best tools for stretching the back and core. Because it can conform to the body, a physioball allows [...]
Basketball Flexibility Routine
Basketball trains the body to be asymmetrical. Players predominantly shoot with one hand and jump off one leg. That's why single limb exercises have become the preferred training method for [...]
Add Fun and Variety to Your Flexibility Routine With Sun Salutations
[youtube video="oBgzqyk6DM4" /] New drills, exercises, and advanced competitions: you practice all of them in your strength and conditioning training—and the variety helps your game move forward in a positive direction. [...]
The 7-Minute Flexibility Routine
A flexibility routine should comprise a third of your overall fitness program. Stretching your entire body not only alleviates post-workout soreness but helps to prevent injuries—both extremely important for any athlete. [...]
Stay in the Game With Off-Season Baseball Flexibility Training
Most baseball players work on their hitting, fine-tune their pitching or work out to get stronger during the off-season. (Learn how to get stronger for baseball. However, this is also [...]
Featured Flexibility Exercise: Scorpions
Who's Doing It? Ryan Matthews, San Diego Chargers Running Back Why Do It Warms up your glutes and low back Relieves tension in your mid-back (a common problem for athletes) [...]
Strong and Mobile Hips, Part 2: Hip Flexibility
Tight hips may not seem like a big deal to you, but poor hip flexibility can cause serious performance problems, such as reduced agility, speed and foot quickness. Stay on [...]
Flexibility Fridays: Downward Dog, An Athlete's Best Friend
Every Friday during the month of February, Dana Santas, founder and director of Radius Yoga Conditioning (RYC), who has worked with more than 18 teams across the NBA, MLB, NFL, [...]
Flexibility Fridays: Improve Balance With Yoga
Every Friday during the month of February, Dana Santas, founder and director of Radius Yoga Conditioning (RYC), who has worked with more than 18 teams across the NBA, MLB, NFL, [...]
Flexibility Fridays: Improve Back Mobility With Yoga
Every Friday during the month of February, Dana Santas, founder and director of Radius Yoga Conditioning (RYC), who has worked with more than 18 teams across the NBA, MLB, NFL, [...]