3 Fast Ways to Heal from a Sports Injury
Whether you’re a weekend warrior, an elite athlete, or somewhere in the middle, getting a sports injury isn’t fun…
Entries by StretchSPOT
Importance of Stretching for Young Athletes
Many coaches incorporate stretching into their practices and games. Yet, many young athletes don’t quite understand how important stretching is…
5 Ways to Make Sundays Less Stressful
Some people call it the “Sunday Scaries.” Others just think of it as anxiety at the end of a weekend…
5 Ways to Sleep Better When You’re in Pain
It’s hard to sleep when your body is in pain. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, healing from an injury, or have chronic muscular pain and discomfort…
3 Ways to Maintain Fitness When Traveling
It’s that time of year when a lot of us are starting to dream of going on vacation. Whether you are planning something extravagant or just going to the next town over, your travel plans probably include taking a little downtime. While you deserve to take a break from your workout routine, it’s important to […]
6 Hidden Benefits of Stretching
You might think stretching is only for athletes, but the truth is that everyone, regardless of activity level, can benefit from it.
5 Health Tips for Office Workers
Spending your days at the office can quickly take a toll on your body, regardless of whether you work from home or physically enter an office space. Between poor posture, hours upon hours of sitting, and tempting snacks lurking around every corner, office workers face several hurdles when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle.
Having Trouble Concentrating? Try Stretching!
We often correlate stretching with exercise. While it’s undoubtedly beneficial to stretch before and after a workout, the benefits of stretching extend well beyond the physical. Stretching can help you feel better and make it easier to focus throughout the day. Whether you regularly face a mid-afternoon slump or are just feeling stuck in a […]
Sneak More Fitness into Your Day
At first, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendation of getting 150 minutes per week might sound like a lot. Broken down, though, that’s only 30 minutes of activity, five days a week. Even better! You don’t need to fit 30 minutes of activity in all at once. Breaking your activity down into several short […]
Massage Therapy vs Assisted Stretching: Which is More Effective?
Strong muscles are crucial for good health and superior performance. With regular muscle treatment, you can increase blood flow, relax joints and tendons, and improve circulation. Massage therapy and assisted stretching are two of the best ways to provide muscle relief. In order to respond better to your body’s needs and wants, it will help […]
