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4 Benefits of Flexibility
Flexibility is the ability of our joints and muscles to move comfortably through a full range of motion. It varies from person to person. However, we all need a minimum degree of flexibility to live an enjoyable and productive life. As we age, our muscles lose mass...
Who Are Stretching Aids Intended For?
Anyone can experience muscle tightness and discomfort. It can be caused by so many things depending on our age and stage in life. Physical activity, exercise, injuries suffered in accidents, and even lack of movement can be culprits. Stretching for flexibility has...
Understanding Different Types of Knee Surgeries and Recovery
The knee is the most commonly injured joint especially for athletes and those who are very physically active. That stands to reason since it is the largest joint in our bodies and connects the two largest bones, the tibia and the femur. The knee joints also bear all...
A Beginner’s Guide to the IdealStretch and the IdealKnee
The Importance of Stretching You don’t have to be an athlete to know how important flexibility is. Muscular discomfort and tightness affect our bodies in several ways. Along with restricting movement, muscles in constant states of tension put pressure on blood vessels...
Give the Gift of Fitness: Staying Healthy During the Holidays
It’s peppermint-everything season! From mochas to candy and cookies, not to mention the potential urge to stress eat, this is a difficult time of year to remain balanced and healthy. Even if you order sugar-free everything and eat fat-free candy, the sheer excess of...
10 Ways Tight Hamstrings Affect Your Entire Body
Your hamstring muscles contribute to or detract from your overall health. Located on the backs of your thighs and extending from your hips to just below your knees, your hamstrings allow you to run, walk, jog, jump, bend your knees, and move in a variety of other...
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