Tag Archives: stretching exercises

Stretching For Dummies: Beginners | Benefits of Stretching Exercises

By Patricia | August 23, 2010

Stretching is one of the most important and powerful parts of any exercise regime. Any good workout program will give enough emphasis to stretching activities, both before and after working out. Adequate and proper stretching exercises before a workout routine can increase flexibility in both the joints as well as the muscles, thereby improving [...]

Stretching For Seniors: Kids | Children | Exercises | stretching Sports

By Patricia | August 4, 2010

When people think about any kind of exercise, what they really think about is workout out either on a treadmill in a gym or to be lifting weights which also help in building muscles. For seniors, exercising and stretching has to be a specially designed program. This is primarily because as age starts to catch [...]

Stretching For Splits: Exercises | Increase Flexibility Splits | Techniques | Performing Splits

By Patricia | August 4, 2010

The split is considered to be a position which is a great indicator of a person’s flexibility. Splits are done in gymnastics and also done in dance movements. Cheerleading groups also do splits as part of their routines as do martial arts performers. What is essential is that the person should do the right kind [...]

Certain Yoga Workout Like Sun Salutation, Stretch And Deep Breathing Exercise Are Recommended During Winter

By Patricia | December 29, 2008

What Are Some Yoga Exercises For Winter Care To Keep Fit And Healthy
Winter is the time for food and festivities. It is also a time with high stress levels due to end of the year deadlines and often too much of partying. As the temperatures dip well below freezing point, you also become more prone [...]

Yoga An Excellent Way Of Stretching And Warming Up Body Before An Actual Workout

By Patricia | December 11, 2008

Is Yoga A Good Stretching Method To Do Before An Actual Workout
Stretching and warming up prior to performing any exercise is extremely important. It ensures that your muscles and joints are sufficiently warmed up and lubricated and helps to avoid injuries such as sprains and strains.
Yoga is an excellent way of stretching and warming up [...]