Showing posts with label back. Show all posts
Showing posts with label back. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

5 Back Stretches and Strengthening Exercises.

Here are 5 exercises and stretches that you can do anywhere to help improve your mobility and stability. Remember, it is always better to stretch after your workout. Here's why.


Cat Camel: This exercise focuses on the stability of your entire core, including your lower back, abdominal, and hip muscles.





Downward Facing Dog: This exercise helps stabilize your joints, enhance balance, and use the strength of your arms and legs to evenly stretch your spine.




90 Lat Stretch: This stretch helps to improve flexibility in the latissimus dorsi to facilitate mobility between the hips and shoulders




Glute Bridges: This exercise helps to improve hip mobility and stability, and core stability, by activating your glutes.





Spinal Twists (advanced): This works to promote trunk rotation primarily through your thoracic spine.



Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Movement is Medicine. 5 Full Body Exercises You Can do Anywhere.



Life can sometimes get in the way of getting to the gym. Having a backup plan ready to employ during those moments is great way to help you stay on track. Here are 5 full body exercises you can do at home, on vacation, and on your own time to keep your body moving.

1. Mountain Climbers target butt/hips, thighs, and full body.

2. Spider Walks target full body.

3. Inchworms target abs, arms, back, chest, shoulders, and full body.

4. Sprinter Pulls target full body.

5. Inverted Flyers target abs, butt/hips, thighs, and full body.