Tag: Mobility

At its very core, tai chi is all about creating harmony within yourself which then extends to your relationships with others and finally with...

If this is your first pregnancy, it is not uncommon to feel overwhelmed, sometimes, uncomfortable when so much going on inside your belly. Heartburn,...

Fascia is thin tissue that holds all of your insides together. It’s like plastic wrap made of collagen. Fascia isn’t muscular, but its movement is similar to that of a muscle. If you stay still for too long, fascia becomes stiff and aches. Fascia is sensitive to touch – foam rollers, massages, and warm compresses will keep the fascia soft and fluid.

Your long awaited vacation is here. Everything is perfect- the delightful drink, the beach, the sound of the waves. You’re one step away from...

For an unconventional way to increase flexibility, try movement flow. It’s a fluid series of continuous exercises. There’s no right or wrong way to do it, but basic moves will get you started. Walk around on all fours, stretching out limbs as you please. Plant your hands and kick your legs up. Turn your belly to the ceiling, continuing on all fours. Randomly jump, kick, or do a lunge. The transition between these moves should be swift and smooth.

Animal walk exercises involve imitating the walking styles of various animals. These exercises help improve various muscles and strengthen the body. Different exercises imitate different animals. Monkey walk, crab walk, lizard walk and bear walk are some popular exercises that improve overall fitness. The upper, as well as the lower body muscles, are also strengthened in many of the exercises.

With the athlete mentality, you can exercise in the best way possible. Pushing yourself will increase life expectancy by reducing your heart disease risk. It’s the number one cause of death in America and the world, so prevention is key. Training like an athlete will also strengthen bones, prevent osteoporosis, and improve muscle strength. Together, these benefits will help you avoid injuries that may cause life-altering disabilities. Any exercise is better than no exercise, but training hard is worth it.

Labor may be perceived as the time when your baby is ready to come out or is descending down int0 the birth canal to...

No matter what type of birth you are planning at, never rule out the possibility of a cesarean. There are different forms of delivery...

If you find yourself out of breath when you swim or unable to get to the next level with your swimming, your breathing technique could be out of whack. Practice with some yogic breathing on dry land, perfect your technique with a drill while standing in waist-deep water, and learn bilateral breathing. Whether you’re doing the breaststroke, freestyle, or butterfly stroke, the right way can improve your efficiency and reduce oxygen demand for breathing so it can be used to power your swimming.

One of the biggest dilemmas of strength training is how to increase strength without worrying about injuries. We all know that lifting heavier and...

A feeling of pressure or pain down there doesn’t seem okay—probably indicating that something is not right. In pregnancy, though, every pain and discomfort...

Pregnancy is a period when both you and your baby go through a lot of changes. It's incredible that a mere egg turns into...

Our activities and endless work keep us productive and functioning, but our minds stressed and overloaded – which is not healthy for us. To start your day positively, stretch your body to prevent injury and be gratitude – find the heartfelt connection. Express your real feelings and connect to yourself. Recall your dreams and note those to learn more about yourself. Just after you wake up, find a quiet place, sit back, and breathe. Also, make a realistic to-do list for the day. This sets a sense of achievement.

Maybe sometimes your back aches. Maybe you’ve noticed that you slump and slouch and that your posture isn’t so great. Those things tend to...