This four-way stretch for hip and low back relief can alleviate the tension created by extended flights, days at the office, or even sitting through a three-hour movie in less-than-perfect theater seats. Any time you feel tension in your hips and low back that just won’t quit, give this stretching sequence a try.
The entire sequence only takes about six minutes to complete on both sides.…
If you are dealing with chronic tension in the upper back and shoulders, give this upper back and shoulder stretch a try. Performing this stretch will challenge the muscles of the shoulder joints and upper back, leaving you feeling taller, more open, and with improved mobility in your shoulders.
You can do this stretch any time it feels like it would help.…
If you work at a desk or sit for long periods, breaking up your workday with frequent movement is one of the most important things you can do for your body. This series of exercises, called “the total body reset,” is a quick and accessible way to accomplish that goal.
While it takes only a few minutes and requires no equipment, the total body reset will stimulate circulation throughout your body while “resetting” your hips, spine, and neck.…
The three standing exercises demonstrated in this video — standing gluteal contractions, standing shoulder stretch, and standing shoulder circles — can be done almost anywhere. These exercises will help to reset your balance and posture after an extended period of sitting.
In just a few minutes, you’ll re-awaken your glutes and open up your shoulders, relieving much of the physical strain of a long day at your desk.…
The three simple seated stretches demonstrated in this video — pelvic tilts, heel-toe raises, and seated twists — can be done right in your office chair. These seated stretches will improve your circulation and range of motion, leaving you feeling more energized and awake.
While nothing can make sitting all day good for you, spending a few minutes a few times a day following along with this video can make a big difference in how you feel at the end of the day.…
Sitting at a desk for hours at a time can leave you in a sad physical state. We understand that your office may not be the place for a workout, though. These three wall stretches are easy to do in almost any workplace and will mobilize your upper back, shoulders, forearms, and hands to combat the tightness that results from sitting and typing.…
This stretch — called the hip crossover stretch — targets the muscles of the outer hip and low back. If you experience chronic tension or pain in these areas, the hip crossover stretch can be a great way to restore mobility and function to the hips and low back.
Keep in mind the benefits of hip crossover stretch come from getting into the correct position and breathing as you do the stretch.…
If you have been stuck with chronically tight hamstrings, and you have been stretching and not seeing results — you may want to give this flexibility hack a try.
The two exercises shown in this video are targeted toward changing the position of the load-bearing joints throughout the body (shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles). By improving the position of the body, we are setting your hamstrings up to be able to function better — instantly!…
Today, I’m going to teach you two foot exercises: foot circles and point flexes. Doing these foot exercises strengthens the muscles of the foot and lower leg, improves foot and ankle mobility, and helps promote circulation throughout the body.
If you do these foot exercises regularly, they can help reduce stiffness and pain in the feet, ankles, and shins. But the benefits of these foot exercises go far beyond the foot, ankle, and lower leg.…
The wall stretch can provide quick and effective relief to your shoulders and neck. It’s a great exercise to do if you’ve been sitting a lot or doing computer work.
Doing the wall stretch can even help revive you when you hit that sleepy spot in the afternoon. (I know you know what I mean!) Take a break from your work sometime today and try this stretch — you’ll feel better for it.…
Crunches are one of those exercises that frequently and easily get butchered when performed the traditional way. I often see people do crunches by rounding their head and upper back forward and curling into a ball. That curling motion puts a ton of stress on your head, neck, shoulders, and lower back. Not to mention, this form of crunches often doesn’t even properly engage the abdominal muscles.…
Try the bear crawl for an awesome total-body workout that gets your heart rate going. You might be surprised how well this works your body from head to toe. The bear crawl is also a great brain activity because you’re moving opposite sides of your body in coordination with each other.
While this exercise is “simple,” it is not easy. It’s going to work your shoulders, core, and legs, as well as your cardiovascular system.…
