7 Strengthening Hip Adduction Exercises
If you are looking to stabilise your hips through exercising your adductors, you may be surprised that increasing the strength and loading in the knee can decrease the loading in the hips. It is this relationship that we will employ in our exercise program by working on strengthening the hips and the knees for the best results. The Relationship Between The Hips and Knees While you would not want to make this a permanent solution as you can weaken the hips by not exercising them it is a ...
Fitness Faux Pas: 10 Common Pitfalls You MUST Learn To Avoid
Generally speaking, all exercise is good exercise. But anybody trying to unlock their full potential should acknowledge the need to tailor a strategy to their individual needs. Whether you're a novice or an experienced fitness enthusiast hoping to reach the next phase of your progress. Avoiding the negative features is as important as adopting the positives. While you won't necessarily be affected by all of the items below, take note of what you identify with to help you improve your fitness ...
4 Ways to Help Kids Fall in Love with Books
We live in the age of social media and instant gratification, therefore, it isn’t a surprise that kids are less prone to reading, due to shorter attention span and lower concentration levels. But, teaching your kids the beauty of reading can significantly improve their vocabulary, and boost their self-confidence. Still, not all parents know how to approach this subject with patience and care, so for that reason, here are a few helpful tips that will help your kid fall in love with books and ...
8 Keys for Staying Committed to Your Fitness Goals
If you are reading this article, you have most likely already taken critical steps in your fitness journey. You have decided to pursue a healthier, more fit lifestyle, and that is great! What comes next, though, is staying committed to that choice. Long after the emotion of the decision has worn off, what are you going to use to keep you motivated for success? Well, if you have set it up the right way, you should have a fitness game plan that is going to keep you committed, motivated, and ...
3 Strength Exercises That Are Great For Flexibility
Are you looking to get limber and strong? When you are trying to increase flexibility, stretching your body is imperative. There are plenty of great stretches to help improve flexibility and they need to be part of your regular routine. However, you should also introduce some strength exercises as well. Contortionists use a mixture of strength and flexibility training in order to have the flexibility and strength to hold their bodies in extreme poses. Most people assume that strength ...
15 Easy Ways To Prevent Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain and tension can uncomfortable and seem like a never ending condition. There are a number of reasons that contribute to shoulder pain such as repetitive motions and lifestyle factors such as working long hours at a computer and or desk. Chronic shoulder pain is often caused by prolonged, repetitive, or awkward movements. This type of pain is also known as repetitive strain injury (RSI) or cumulative trauma disorder. In order to prevent shoulder pain, we need to understand ...
15 Easy Ways To Prevent Shoulder Pain
13 Best Splenius Capitis Stretches; Origin, Insertion, & Antagonist Points.
Headaches and neck pain? This can be the result of a tight splenius capitis. To alleviate tension follow these 13 splenius capitis stretches. But, first lets take a look at what the splenius capitis is and how it can mimck the symptoms of a migrane. Splenius Capitis Syndrome Splenius capitis syndrome is when the muscle is so tight that it can cause severe pain and other symptoms that radiate to multiple parts of the body. Splenius capitis syndrome symptoms are: Pressure behind the ...
Exercising After a C Section: An aerialist’s guide.
Congratulations on your new little bundle of joy. Your probably sleep-deprived and anxious to get back up in the air. Here is my guide to exercising after c section for aerialists. First things first you need your doctors all clear that you can start exercising again. This will generally happen at your 5-week postpartum checkup if you have not had any complications. You need to remember to be patient with your body and don't push yourself too hard. It's time to slowly recondition. On the ...
18 Relieving Posterior Capsule Stretches
Are you feeling tight in your shoulders? Perhaps your ROM is restricted? Try these 15 posterior capsule stretches to release tension and elevate the performance of the rotator cuff. What is the posterior capsule of the shoulder? The rotator cuff has several muscles with insertion points into the capsule. These muscles are the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and the subscapularis. Teres Minor The Teres Minor is part of the rotator cuff. The rotator cuff helps hold the ...
21 Relieving Upper Body Stretches
Sitting on computers all day wreaks havoc on your neck and shoulders. Try these 21 upper body stretches to relieve stress and tension in the shoulders, chest, and neck. Upper Body Stretches For The Neck Neck Rolls How To: Either seated or standing.Drop the chin towards your chest.Gently rotate the neck by bringing the ear towards the shoulder.Gently roll the neck so that the ear meets the other shoulder.Gently bring the neck around so that the skull meets the back. Continue ...
19 New Straddle Stretch Poses To Increase Leg Flexibility
If you are looking towards getting your middle split straddle stretching the adductors are essential to achieve your goal. I have put together 19 straddle stretches to increase dynamic and static flexibility. Dynamic flexibility is the level of flexibility one can reach while the body is in motion. For instance when you kick your front leg in front of you. You may find that the range of motion is restricted, because you need to have the dynamic strength and flexibility to support the ...
Aerial Injuries & Arthritis
Aerial arthritis, yes that exists and you may not even realize you have it. Injuries come in all shapes and forms. When you are training flexibility and aerial arts it is very easy to damage connective tissues in your joints. The best way to avoid this is to have a qualified and well-respected instructor that has a background in anatomy and physiology. Not All Instructors Are Created Equal Most circus and flexibility instructors do no have this education and lack a correct ...
