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Move of the Day: Foam Rolling Your Piriformis

Posted February 12, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Move of the Day, Training Programs, Her Health, Her Motivation

Many people have a tight piriformis, resulting in muscular soreness in the hips and glutes. The foam roller is a great way to target this muscle to help loosen it up and reduce pain. This is a good move for anyone…

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Healing How-To: Knee Injuries

Posted December 1, 2007 at 04:00 PM by Shannon Clark

Section: Her Fitness, Sports Medicine, Her Health, Injury & Rehab

If you have recently suffered an injury to your leg, then knee rehab exercise is going to be extremely important for helping you to heal and enjoy physical activity again.

It’s a good idea to start by talking to…

Move of the Day: Straight Leg Hamstring Stretch

Posted November 30, 2007 at 10:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Fitness, Move of the Day

The hamstrings, or backs of the legs, are often one of the tightest muscles for most people. The following move is a great way to stretch this area, but be sure to warm up before performing it to avoid injury. To…

The Yoga Life: Child Pose (Bala-Asana)

Posted November 12, 2007 at 09:00 AM by Valerie Cerami

Section: Her Motivation, The Yoga Life

Child Pose (Bala-Asana)

Description

Child Pose is a resting pose, held from 30 seconds to several minutes. It is a seated folding over of your torso onto your thighs.

Benefits

The Child…

The Yoga Life: Breath of Fire

Posted November 11, 2007 at 02:00 PM by Valerie Cerami

Section: Her Fitness, Her Motivation, The Yoga Life

Breath of Fire (Agni Prasana)

Description

Practiced seated, Breath of Fire actually “fires-up” your nervous system, stimulating glands (and thus, purifying the blood). The technique creates pressure (through the contraction and expansion of breathing muscles) to…

The Yoga Life: Double Pigeon Pose

Posted November 6, 2007 at 03:00 PM by Valerie Cerami

Section: Her Fitness, Her Motivation, The Yoga Life

Double Pigeon Pose (Dwi Pada Rajakapotasana)

Description

Seated pose (similar to “cross-legged” or lotus), ankle to knee, bent at a right angle, stacked on top of each other (like fire-logs), horizontal to the front wall and parallel to…

The Yoga Life: Word of the Week

Posted October 25, 2007 at 11:00 AM by Valerie Cerami

Section: Her Fitness, Her Motivation

Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana):

Description

Part of the Sun Salutation (sequence of 12 poses). Looks like an inverted “V”.

Benefits

Stretches and strengthens the shoulders, hamstrings, calves, arches and hands.…

Move of the Day: Opposite Leg/Arm Reach

Posted October 19, 2007 at 07:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Training Programs, Her Health, Her Motivation

This exercise is beneficial not only because it gives a great stretch through the hip flexors, but it also helps with balance and one-legged stability. It is a great warm up exercise before you begin any strength training routine.

To begin this exercise, stand up straight with your…