muscle tightness Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Mon, 19 Dec 2022 08:27:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png muscle tightness Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 4 Yoga Moves to Improve Your Flexibility https://yourdailysportfix.com/4-yoga-moves-to-improve-your-flexibility/ Sat, 17 Dec 2022 12:08:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21464 If you have been feeling a little stiff recently or you want to improve your mobility and flexibility these four yoga moves can be practiced daily. They don’t take long to do and the results can be seen in a matter of weeks. These stretches will target every part of your body and can be […]

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]]> If you have been feeling a little stiff recently or you want to improve your mobility and flexibility these four yoga moves can be practiced daily. They don’t take long to do and the results can be seen in a matter of weeks. These stretches will target every part of your body and can be done with some deep breathing to help you feel calm and less stressed.

Child’s Pose

This pose is great for your back, hips, thighs, and ankles. Start in a seated position with your knees wide and the toes together, with your butt resting on your heels. Walk your hands forward on the mat, until your arms are straight and the forearms are on the floor. Lower the torso so it rests on the thighs and the forehead should be on the mat. Hold for at least 30 seconds.

Downward Facing Dog

The downward-facing dog is great for your lower back, hips, and hamstrings. Start on all fours and tuck your toes and lift the hips into the air. Straighten the legs and shift the weight back into your feet so you are in an upside-down ‘V’ shape. Hold for 20-30 seconds, keeping the weight balanced between both arms and legs.

High Lunge

The high lunge hold is great for the lower body. Start with your feet together at the front of the yoga mat and fold forward. Place your fingers on the floor and step the left foot back. Lift the torso up until the shoulders are above the hips. If you are more flexible you can do a backend, if not just keep the torse straight and engaged, arms straight up to the ceiling. Hold for 30 seconds and do the same on the right side.

Butterfly Pose

This pose is a great stretch for the inner and outer thighs and the lower back. Sit on the mat with the soles of your feet together and the knees out to the side. Holding your feet start to lean your upper body forward towards the mat and go as low as you can. If you can reach your forehead to the mat without any pain then stay there if not then you can use a block or a rolled-up towel to lean on. Hold the pose for 30 seconds.

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]]> Loosen Up Tight Muscles With These Stretches https://yourdailysportfix.com/loosen-up-tight-muscles-with-these-stretches/ Mon, 19 Aug 2019 12:06:22 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=5961 Muscle tightness is a common issue that everyone faces at some point after a prolonged time of repeating the same action. Muscle stiffness is common in people who are working 9-5 jobs and even drivers since they usually maintain the same position for hours on end. This, in turn, can cause cramps and a mild […]

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]]> Muscle tightness is a common issue that everyone faces at some point after a prolonged time of repeating the same action. Muscle stiffness is common in people who are working 9-5 jobs and even drivers since they usually maintain the same position for hours on end.

This, in turn, can cause cramps and a mild uncomfortable and nagging feeling that can persist throughout the day. It’s important to stretch your body every day and whenever you can to decrease sore muscles post-workout and even pre-workout. Muscle tightening is also caused by blood being squeezed and tightened which reduces mobility and functioning at your best. Here are some quick remedies that can help with initial muscle tightening.

1 Minute Neck Stretches

Tilt your head to the right holding it gently with your right arm. Keep your left hand at your back for a deeper stretch. Alternate the same motion with the opposite side. Repeat for 30 seconds on each side about 3 times.

Standing Leg Raises

This quick yoga stretch is a stretch that you can easily do at home or outside of your office (just tell your coworkers you’re stretching your legs). All you need to do is to stand up with your right leg stretched out and hold it in the air for 30 seconds. If your legs aren’t super flexible, you can bring it up 45 degrees and that should be fine. Alternate with the other side for 30 seconds.

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Standing Leg Raise – Utthita Hasta Padangustasana . . BENEFITS Strengthens the legs and ankles. Stretches the backs of legs. Strengthens and stretches psoas muscles, rectus abdominals. Improves balance. . . HOW TO Begin in Tadasana, standing with arms by your sides. Keep the chin level and gaze straight ahead. Press your right foot down, spread all five toes, and shift your weight onto your right side. Grab your left knee or foot with your left hand and extend your leg out in front of you. . . MODIFICATIONS I can’t reach my toes: grab your knee instead of your left foot. Or use a belt or strap under the arch of your raised foot. Deepen the pose: swinging your left knee or foot to the left. Or grabbing your left foot with both hands in front of you. . . #standinglegraise #utthitahastapadangusthasana #legstretches #mandeville #mandevillela #mandevillepoweryoga #poweryoga #mandevilleyoga #mandevillelakefront #riseuppoweryoga

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Hand Stretches

Our hands are one of the hardest workers of our body: oftentimes we can forget their importance. Just make sure to give them the same attention and care too. Simply open and close your fist and repeat this process 10 times until your wrists and hands are relaxed. Alternate with the other hand after this step.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> muscle tightness Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Mon, 19 Dec 2022 08:27:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png muscle tightness Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 4 Yoga Moves to Improve Your Flexibility https://yourdailysportfix.com/4-yoga-moves-to-improve-your-flexibility/ Sat, 17 Dec 2022 12:08:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21464 If you have been feeling a little stiff recently or you want to improve your mobility and flexibility these four yoga moves can be practiced daily. They don’t take long to do and the results can be seen in a matter of weeks. These stretches will target every part of your body and can be […]

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]]> If you have been feeling a little stiff recently or you want to improve your mobility and flexibility these four yoga moves can be practiced daily. They don’t take long to do and the results can be seen in a matter of weeks. These stretches will target every part of your body and can be done with some deep breathing to help you feel calm and less stressed.

Child’s Pose

This pose is great for your back, hips, thighs, and ankles. Start in a seated position with your knees wide and the toes together, with your butt resting on your heels. Walk your hands forward on the mat, until your arms are straight and the forearms are on the floor. Lower the torso so it rests on the thighs and the forehead should be on the mat. Hold for at least 30 seconds.

Downward Facing Dog

The downward-facing dog is great for your lower back, hips, and hamstrings. Start on all fours and tuck your toes and lift the hips into the air. Straighten the legs and shift the weight back into your feet so you are in an upside-down ‘V’ shape. Hold for 20-30 seconds, keeping the weight balanced between both arms and legs.

High Lunge

The high lunge hold is great for the lower body. Start with your feet together at the front of the yoga mat and fold forward. Place your fingers on the floor and step the left foot back. Lift the torso up until the shoulders are above the hips. If you are more flexible you can do a backend, if not just keep the torse straight and engaged, arms straight up to the ceiling. Hold for 30 seconds and do the same on the right side.

Butterfly Pose

This pose is a great stretch for the inner and outer thighs and the lower back. Sit on the mat with the soles of your feet together and the knees out to the side. Holding your feet start to lean your upper body forward towards the mat and go as low as you can. If you can reach your forehead to the mat without any pain then stay there if not then you can use a block or a rolled-up towel to lean on. Hold the pose for 30 seconds.

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]]> Loosen Up Tight Muscles With These Stretches https://yourdailysportfix.com/loosen-up-tight-muscles-with-these-stretches/ Mon, 19 Aug 2019 12:06:22 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=5961 Muscle tightness is a common issue that everyone faces at some point after a prolonged time of repeating the same action. Muscle stiffness is common in people who are working 9-5 jobs and even drivers since they usually maintain the same position for hours on end. This, in turn, can cause cramps and a mild […]

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]]> Muscle tightness is a common issue that everyone faces at some point after a prolonged time of repeating the same action. Muscle stiffness is common in people who are working 9-5 jobs and even drivers since they usually maintain the same position for hours on end.

This, in turn, can cause cramps and a mild uncomfortable and nagging feeling that can persist throughout the day. It’s important to stretch your body every day and whenever you can to decrease sore muscles post-workout and even pre-workout. Muscle tightening is also caused by blood being squeezed and tightened which reduces mobility and functioning at your best. Here are some quick remedies that can help with initial muscle tightening.

1 Minute Neck Stretches

Tilt your head to the right holding it gently with your right arm. Keep your left hand at your back for a deeper stretch. Alternate the same motion with the opposite side. Repeat for 30 seconds on each side about 3 times.

Standing Leg Raises

This quick yoga stretch is a stretch that you can easily do at home or outside of your office (just tell your coworkers you’re stretching your legs). All you need to do is to stand up with your right leg stretched out and hold it in the air for 30 seconds. If your legs aren’t super flexible, you can bring it up 45 degrees and that should be fine. Alternate with the other side for 30 seconds.

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Standing Leg Raise – Utthita Hasta Padangustasana . . BENEFITS Strengthens the legs and ankles. Stretches the backs of legs. Strengthens and stretches psoas muscles, rectus abdominals. Improves balance. . . HOW TO Begin in Tadasana, standing with arms by your sides. Keep the chin level and gaze straight ahead. Press your right foot down, spread all five toes, and shift your weight onto your right side. Grab your left knee or foot with your left hand and extend your leg out in front of you. . . MODIFICATIONS I can’t reach my toes: grab your knee instead of your left foot. Or use a belt or strap under the arch of your raised foot. Deepen the pose: swinging your left knee or foot to the left. Or grabbing your left foot with both hands in front of you. . . #standinglegraise #utthitahastapadangusthasana #legstretches #mandeville #mandevillela #mandevillepoweryoga #poweryoga #mandevilleyoga #mandevillelakefront #riseuppoweryoga

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Hand Stretches

Our hands are one of the hardest workers of our body: oftentimes we can forget their importance. Just make sure to give them the same attention and care too. Simply open and close your fist and repeat this process 10 times until your wrists and hands are relaxed. Alternate with the other hand after this step.

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