Road Trip Routine
Long car rides or flights can cause muscle stiffness and occasionally some back pain. After a recent road trip, here are my favourite stretches and exercises to get limber. 1. Standing quad stretch: The quadriceps muscle is at the front of the thigh and often gets tight with prolonged sitting. Hold for 30-60 sec per […]
Stretching: How often and how long do I need to stretch for?
Stretching is a common form of exercise to improve flexibility and range of motion. A recent article in the International Journal of Sports Medicine looked at which types of stretches were the most effective for improving flexibility. There is a variety of research in the field of stretching with varied and sometimes contradictory findings. This […]