stretching

The hips are some of the most underrated and undervalued joints in the human body.  The hips are essential to almost all our human movements, and yet most of the time this body part is ignored.  Moreover, sedentary lifestyles lead to hip problems down the road and all too many of us are spending a good chunk of our days sitting in front of computers at the office and lounging on the c

Bikram Yoga is all the rage these days, but what exactly is it and what can it do for your body and mind?  While all your friends might now be hot yoga enthusiasts, just what is it about this heated yoga that can help you get fit and shed the pounds?

For some people the warm up period of a workout is simply a waste of time that cuts into time they’d rather be spending doing the ‘real’ workout.  However, according to recent research, not only does warming up help to prevent injury and problems down the road, but it is also essential to improved performance.  Warming up is not simply a way to get yourself into the exercise frame of

Anyone who engages in regular physical activity will get sore muscles at one time or another.  For professional athletes, bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts, this can be an even more common complaint.  Treating sore muscles is therefore an important aspect of any fitness and training regime.

Stretching is a very important part of any fitness and exercise program, but it can be especially important for those engaged in high impact exercises like running.  Both a warm up and cool down routine can do wonders for improving your exercise program and for preventing injury.  Below are some of the best stretches to keep you flexible and to help you keep yourself healthy and injur

 

The knee is an extremely vulnerable part of the human body. Evolutionarily speaking, standing up is a relatively new habit for us, and our bodies haven’t quite caught up with us in that regard. We therefore have particular problems with those parts of our body which bear the biggest burden in helping us to stand, such as our lower back and knees.

Since many of us end up spending a good deal of time and energy sitting down in front of a computer and performing repetitive actions that can cause strain and injury, below are some important and simple ways that you can maintain strength and flexibility at the office.  Be it a home office or away, these little tricks will help yo

The key to burning calories throughout the day, is to keep moving. With busy lives this should be happening already, however many of us work at a desk all day - so busy doesn&undefined;t always mean moving. 

A new spin-off on regular yoga is becoming increasingly popular- laughing yoga. Sound ridiculous? Don&undefined;t be so sure. Studies are showing that laughing does more good for us than we even know. Ever wonder why you feel great after watching a funny movie or having a good laugh with a friend?

Chances are you have done yoga before. These days most people have at least dabbled in it, if they arent already addicted. But how educated are you on the different types of yoga. For people who are new to the practice or who are curious about what it is all about it is good to at least know the basics about the different kinds.