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At-the-office routine
This routine can be done easily and quickly at the office at your desk. All the stretches can be done from a standing or seated position. The routine is short...
STRONG AND FLEXIBLE BACK AND SHOULDERS - YOGA SEQUENCE
Let Gwen Lawrence, author of Teaching Power Yoga for Sports, show you how to stretch and strengthen your back and shoulders through yoga. Learn more effective yoga sequences in Teaching Power...
CORE-STRENGTHENING YOGA SEQUENCE
Whether or not you've recently had a baby, this core-strengthening yoga sequence from Desi Bartlett, author of Your Strong, Sexy Pregnancy, will make you feel strong and energized.
Stability ball exercises for mobility
Mobility exercises with fitness equipment can provide more leverage to take a limb through a greater ROM while also increasing muscle fiber activation to help improve muscle contraction patterns. The...
Foam rolling the posterior hip
Begin by placing the foam roller on a flat surface, and sit with one glute centered on the roller. Next, place at least one hand behind you for support while...
Turkish Twist Pose for Upper Back and Oblique Abdominals
This mountain III pose offers all the benefits of rotation combined with a deep hip stretch. Getting Into the PoseCross one knee over the other. Draw your feet back toward...
L-Shaped Handstand for Shoulder, Arm, and Core Strength
Use the wall as support while you get used to being upside down (which can be scary), and gradually build up strength in the upper body. Learning to trust your...
Boat Pose for Core Strength and Balance
Use boat pose in mountain III to strengthen your core and improve your balance. Practice boat pose after seated forward fold to assist you in maintaining a neutral spine by...