Category: Flexibility

Home Fitness Equipment: Premium EVA Foam Roller

April 26, 2022

Premium EVA Foam Roller For Stretching

  • Category: Mind/Body
  • Stimulates Blood Flow
  • Improves Circulation
  • Loosens Tight Muscles
  • Easy To Clean
  • Portable
  • Perfect For Home Gym
  • Stores Easily
  • Suitable For All Levels
  • 6 Inch Diameter
  • Available In 12″ and 36″ Lengths

WHERE TO PURCHASE THE PREMIUM EVA FOAM ROLLER

The Premium EVA Foam Roller 36″x6″ is sold by Power Systems. Amazon has a wide selection of 36″ x 6″ low density foam rollers including a similar model to the one shown above

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Home Fitness Equipment: OPTP Stretch Out Strap

March 28, 2022

CATEGORY: Flexibility

OPTP Stretch Out Strap with Loops

HOW TO USE IT:  The OPTP Stretch Out Strap measures 6′ 4″ in length. It’s made of strong woven nylon with 10 individual loop handles   The loops allow an easy grip, without slipping.  The strap is sold with an exercise instruction manual and a mobile app.

WHERE TO BUY: Amazon

PORTABILITY:  Lightweight.  Travels anywhere: gym, office, business trip, vacation, outdoors.  Lightweight.  Weighs about 4 ounces.  Makes a great stocking stuffer.

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BENEFITS: Well-made, and very durable.  Will last for years. Reduces risk of injury.  Designed for all fitness levels., The Stretch Out Strap allows performance of unassisted stretching with greater control, while making stretching easier and more enjoyable. 

TYPE OF WORKOUT: The Stretch Out Strap is used for stretching routines, for your back, hamstrings, quadriceps, shoulders, and other muscle groups.  It allows you to loosen tight muscles, thereby improving range of motion for sports, Yoga, Pilates, or everyday activities.

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Virtual Fitness: How To Do A Hip and Calf Stretch Combo

February 24, 2022
A Two Park Stretch For Inner Hips and Calf Muscles
INSTRUCTIONS: Perform a lunge move by stepping forward with right foot and bending the right knee to a 90 degree angle. Allow heel on left foot to lift. Place both hands on your mat on either side of your right foot. Hold this position to stretch inside hips for 20 to 30 seconds. Change the stretch position by slowly straightening your right knee. Lift the toes on the right foot. Drop heel on back foot. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds. Repeat both stretches by stepping forward with the left foot.
MODIFICATION: Use blocks under your hands if you’re unable to reach the mat.
VARIATION: Use one hand on the mat and the other just above the knee, as shown in the video. This variation gives you less support.

EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider

How To Do Warrior II to Extended Side Angle Vinyasa

November 11, 2021

Warrior II Vinyasa

Warrior II Pose > Extended Side Angle Pose

A short vinyasa sequence isolates movement. Learn how to improve flexibility, and correct alignment, by practising two basic poses in the flow style.

Warrior II Alignment: position your knee directly over your ankle. The distance between your feet is about the length of one leg. The hips face forward in the starting position.

Modifications: 1) Use one or two Yoga blocks under your supporting hand if reaching the mat is too difficult. 2) Allow the outer edge of your back foot to lift off the mat.

Modifications: 3) Instead of reaching your arm over your head, bring your arm around your back, allowing it to rest there. 4) Look forward, instead of looking up.

Why Use Yoga Blocks? Using 1 or 2 blocks helps maintain correct alignment. Blocks prevent your body from leaning forward in the Warrior II Pose. Correct alignment improves the ability to breath properly during poses.

EXERCISE DOs and DONTs – As with all exercise programs, when using exercise videos that appear on this site, you need to use common sense. If your muscles are weak, either do the modifications, or don’t attempt this exercise if it’s too difficult for you. When starting an exercise program, be sure to discuss your plans with your healthcare provider