Category Archives: Stretching

Hip Stretching Exercises, Warm Up | Lower Back Stretching

By Pratt | September 29, 2011

The hip or the pelvic joint is a major joint of the human body. It involves movements like flexing, extending, abduction or moving the body away from the central axis of the body, adduction or moving the body towards the central axis of the body and rotation. A sedentary lifestyle can be very damaging to [...]

Runners Stretches | Soleus, Knee, Hip

By Pratt | June 22, 2011

Running is a form of exercise that is used to work on the leg muscles and joints. It is also used to burn fat as it is a long duration exercise that helps to maintain a fairly constant load on the body for long periods of time.

The human body is an interesting organism that adjusts [...]

Best Thigh Exercises: Ab, Hip And Inner Thigh Toning Exercises

By Patricia | May 12, 2011

Best Thigh Exercises
The thighs are located at the top of each leg. The muscles in the thighs are very important muscles that help with the movements of the legs. The thighs tend to be broad in any individual’s body. Many people are conscious of their physical appearance and may wish to have their thighs appear [...]

Stretching Before Exercise: After | Benefits of Stretching Before Exercise | Workouts

By Patricia | December 21, 2010

Benefits of Stretching Before And  After Exercise
Given that obesity is a very common condition affecting millions of people the world over, it is good to see a number of people take exercise more seriously. Exercise plays one of the most important roles in helping the body burn all the excess calories that we have ingested [...]

Stretch Run: Board Game | Before | During | A Run | Definition

By Patricia | December 1, 2010

Stretch Run Definition
There could be quite a few meanings and definitions for the term “stretch run” in the world of sports and athletics. Different forms of sports may refer to a stretch run in a different manner. However, this term is most commonly used in the field of horse racing, where it stands for the [...]