Yoga has become increasingly popular over the years, as most people consider the practice to be safe and gentle enough for anyone to do. While this is true, it is incredibly important to use the correct form in each posture so that you can avoid injuries and gain the most ...
Having good balance and stability is an integral part of safety as you age. In fact, did you know that falling is the second leading cause of unintentional injury and death worldwide? Even more concerning, over 60% of those falls occur inside the home, where you should feel the safest ...
Your glute muscles play a huge role in your overall body strength. Not only do they contribute to your core strength, but they are also involved in countless compound movements in your body, including bending, stepping, and squatting. Strong glute muscles also help decrease muscle imbalances that often lead to ...
Terms like ‘Tennis Elbow’ and ‘Golfer’s Elbow’ are just labels given to pain either on the inside or on the outside of your elbow. Tennis Elbow refers to pain on the lateral, or outside of your elbow, whereas Golfer’s Elbow refers to the pain along the inside of your elbow. ...
Did you know that your hips play a pivotal role in your overall physical health? Your hips allow you to bend, sit, walk, run, and jump. Given that your hips are so heavily involved in almost all of your everyday movements, it is surprising how many people ignore this essential ...
Just as your favorite show gets to its climax, the screen changes and you’re on a commercial break. Usually, these regular breaks can seem like wasted time while you sit on the couch and wait for your show to return. But what if you could utilize those two minutes to ...
As a yoga instructor, I see many of the same misalignments in my students and in myself. Maintaining proper alignment in yoga poses is how we practice yoga safely, avoid injuries and get the most benefit out of each posture. In this article, I will take you through the dos ...
As you age, it becomes increasingly important to maintain your strength in the core muscles associated with stability and balance. Core strength is not only essential for many everyday tasks but is also a key to reducing the risk of falling. Spending just a few minutes each day on some ...
Back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide. In fact, it is estimated that as much as 80% of the population will experience back pain at some point. Not surprisingly, we receive countless questions from followers of Exercises For Injuries asking us how to relieve and eliminate back pain. ...
Do you have a resistance band gathering dust at home? Resistance tubing is an extremely effective and versatile exercise tool. Resistance bands can be thrown in your bag if you are traveling or need to exercise on the go. Bands and tubing come in different levels of resistance, so you ...
