Static stretching post-workout enhances athletic performance, reduces pain, and relieves stiffness. Over time, it can also reduce the risk of injury.
Desk yoga is a simple way to reduce stress and relieve tension while working from home. It requires no special equipment or change of clothes, and can take as little as a few minutes. Yoga instructor Emily Harding talked Insider through five easy poses. Visit Insider’s homepage for more stories. […]
Lower back pain when sitting is common, as this position puts more pressure on your spine than standing up or lying down. Lower back pain when sitting can also be exacerbated by poor posture, sciatica, a herniated disc, or spinal problems. To relieve lower back pain when sitting, you can […]
You should stretch before running to increase blood flow to muscles, which will reduce your risk of injury and enable muscles to work most effectively. To stretch before running, create a five to 10-minute warm-up routine that includes dynamic stretches like high knees, butt kicks, and lateral lunges. Visit Insider’s […]
To fix your posture, you can practice simple exercises throughout the day, like standing chest stretches and neck presses. To maintain good posture, it’s also important to spend less time sitting, and more time standing or walking, whether it’s pacing during TV shows or standing in meetings. Fixing your posture […]
Stretching is beneficial for your health because it improves flexibility, mobility, and posture. Research has found that stretching 15 minutes before exercise can also reduce the risk of injury. Experts recommend stretching daily and to stretch all major muscles and joints in order to see benefits. This article was medically […]
Sitting all day, working at a desk, or leaning over a computer screen can cause all kinds of aches and pains. Proper stretching, especially your back, neck, hips, and shoulders, can help. Doctors, physical therapists, and chiropractors are using the social media app TikTok to share some of the most […]
Fitness injuries are painful and can put a significant dent in your workout progress. Many people either fail to warmup entirely or do the wrong kind of warmup, according to Chris Jordan, the exercise physiologist who designed the viral 7-minute workout. That’s because limbering up before hitting the gym isn’t […]
VIDEO: Shawn Arent, director of the Center for Health and Human Performance at Rutgers University, explains why you shouldn't stretch before you start your workout.
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VIDEO: There's a lot of false information about the proper posture you need to use when sitting at a desk. Cornell University ergonomics professor Dr Alan Hedge sets out why the 90˚ rule does more damage than good, and what the proper way to sit at your desk is.
VIDEO: Three easy exercises you can do at your desk to help combat the aches and pains of sitting in an office all day.
VIDEO: Shawn Arent, director of the Center for Health and Human Performance at Rutgers University, explains why you shouldn't stretch before you start your workout.
