Category: Stretching

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 A Seated Forward Fold

February 6, 2022
The Forward Fold Is A Basic Bodyweight Stretch That Requires Little Space And No Equipment

INSTRUCTIONS: Legs together. Bend ankles. Sit tall, arms reaching upward. Bend forward from hips and grab toes. Allow elbows to bend slightly. Hold stretch 30 seconds. To release stretch, begin slowly sitting up while sliding hands upward on legs.

TARGET MUSCLES: The Seated Forward Fold is a basic Yoga pose that stretches posterior thigh (hamstrings), and calves.

MODIFICATIONS: Use a stretch strap, Yoga belt, or thick band around your feet if you can’t reach far enough to grab your toes. Or just hold on around your ankles if you don’t have equipment. Another option is a towel, although this can be clumsy since towels are thick and not long enough.

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 Extended Child’s Pose

January 11, 2022

Extended Child’s Pose stretches the lat muscles of the back, the front of the thighs, front of both feet, backside, and front of the legs. This version of the Child’s Pose is more active than the resting variation, where both arms are at your sides with palms facing up.

The Extended Child’s Pose can be used as an active stretch between 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

Virtual Fitness: How To Do A Standing Hamstring Stretch

January 10, 2022
A local outdoor area provides stretch opportunities with convenient horizontal bars. Be on the lookout for outdoor spaces where you can practise stretching. Hold each stretch 20-30 seconds. Switch legs and repeat on other leg.
The model in the video is very flexible. You might not be able to go as far as she is, so choose a lower rung. A bench will also work well.

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