Over the past 20 years, static muscle stretching has gotten a bad rap. Once considered an essential part of any sport or exercise warm-up, static stretching has now been removed from the picture almost entirely. This move followed extensive research showing that static stretching — where we stretch and then hold the muscle at an […]
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Both exercises and day-to-day activities like sitting at a desk can cause your inner thighs to become very tight. Thankfully thigh stretches can help! Physiotherapist, Eric Leckie, shares his favorite static and dynamic thigh stretches that can help loosen up these tight muscles.
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Stretching is usually the afterthought of exercise. For most people, they’ll finish a hard workout and if there’s enough time and/or energy left, they’ll give their body the much needed stretch it deserves. In actuality, stretching should be something we do daily. We all need to stretch in order to stay mobile and independent.
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Feeling a little stiff lately? Whether it’s feeling sore after a challenging leg workout or difficulty doing everyday activities as we age, no one should overlook the benefits of leg stretches! Not only do they prevent stiffness, they also improve flexibility.
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Stretching regularly can help improve your flexibility, making day-to-day tasks easier. Stretching doesn’t have to be complicated! Here are 10 stretching exercises seniors should do every day.
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This might not seem like a big issue now, but if this loss of flexibility continues to get worse, so will the side effects. You might start to find it difficult to go on long walks, exercise, or even get out of bed in the morning! The good news is this is preventable and seniors can easily improve their flexibility so that their muscles and tendons stay agile with age.
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