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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
