stretching routine Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:27:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png stretching routine Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 Essential Stretches To Perform Before Any Workout https://yourdailysportfix.com/essential-stretches-to-perform-before-any-workout/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:41:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=23710 No matter what type of training session awaits you, warming up and stretching are essential in order to prepare your body for the exercise you’re about to perform while limiting the likelihood of injuries. Here are some essential stretches that you should consider doing before any kind of workout. Squats This stretch is also a […]

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]]> No matter what type of training session awaits you, warming up and stretching are essential in order to prepare your body for the exercise you’re about to perform while limiting the likelihood of injuries. Here are some essential stretches that you should consider doing before any kind of workout.

Squats

This stretch is also a challenging workout, activating your thighs, glutes, and calves. With your feet shoulder-width apart, engage your core as you bend your knees while keeping your hips back and chest up. Once your thighs are parallel with the ground, rise back to the starting position. There are also numerous squats variations that you can perform as part of your core workout.

Child’s Pose

This yoga move is ideal for waking up your entire body. Put your hands and knees on the ground and keep your back parallel with the floor. Slowly inhale as you round your spine, and bow your head. Then lift your head and bring your spine back to where it was before arching your back.

Plank Walkouts

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and bend down. Place your hands on the floor in front of you and begin walking yourself forward until your back is completely straight. Once stable, revert back to the original position.

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]]> Stifle That Sciatica With These Stretches https://yourdailysportfix.com/stifle-that-sciatica-with-these-stretches/ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 10:18:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=22241 Fans of Adele may have heard the “Easy On Me” singer going on about her sciatica during one of her recent shows. Sadly, sciatica is not a new hair-strengthening herb or a magical tea to keep you regular.  Instead, it is an extremely painful condition that stems from your lower back where the sciatic nerve […]

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]]> Fans of Adele may have heard the “Easy On Me” singer going on about her sciatica during one of her recent shows. Sadly, sciatica is not a new hair-strengthening herb or a magical tea to keep you regular. 

Instead, it is an extremely painful condition that stems from your lower back where the sciatic nerve is situated. If the nerve is compromised, it can result in numbness, muscle weakness, or pain that travels down your leg. 

Bad posture is a massive culprit when it comes to sciatica, but exercise is something that can help. 

Glute Bridge

  1. Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart. Allow your arms to rest straight at your sides, you’re your palms facing down.
  2. Tighten your core, drawing in your belly button toward your spine.
  3. Press your arms into the floor and push through your heels to raise your hips toward the ceiling. Your body should form a straight line from head to knees, with minimal arching in the lower back. Squeeze your glutes while doing so. 
  4. Hold the position for 5 to 30 seconds, and then slowly lower back down. That’s one rep.

Cobra Stretch

  1. Lie on your stomach with your hands under your shoulders and your elbows tucked in close to your body.
  2. Inhale as you press into your palms. Slowly extend your arms as you lift your head, chest, and shoulders. Keep your elbows slightly bent and your chin lifted at all times.
  3. Tighten the muscles in your core and thighs.
  4. Hold for 30 seconds before lowering yourself slowly. That’s one rep.

Bird-Dog

  1. Start on all fours with your hands directly below your shoulders and your knees directly below your hips.
  2. Engage your core by drawing in your belly button toward your spine. Look straight ahead and down slightly to avoid putting stress on your neck. 
  3. Lift your left arm straight out in front of you and extend your right leg straight behind you. You can either do this at the same time, or one at a time if that’s easier. Make sure that the stretched-out limbs are in a straight line with your back.
  4. Pause for a few seconds, and then lower your hand and leg. Check that your back is still straight. 
  5. Repeat on the other side with the other leg and arm. That counts as one rep.

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]]> No matter what type of training session awaits you, warming up and stretching are essential in order to prepare your body for the exercise you’re about to perform while limiting the likelihood of injuries. Here are some essential stretches that you should consider doing before any kind of workout.

Squats

This stretch is also a challenging workout, activating your thighs, glutes, and calves. With your feet shoulder-width apart, engage your core as you bend your knees while keeping your hips back and chest up. Once your thighs are parallel with the ground, rise back to the starting position. There are also numerous squats variations that you can perform as part of your core workout.

Child’s Pose

This yoga move is ideal for waking up your entire body. Put your hands and knees on the ground and keep your back parallel with the floor. Slowly inhale as you round your spine, and bow your head. Then lift your head and bring your spine back to where it was before arching your back.

Plank Walkouts

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and bend down. Place your hands on the floor in front of you and begin walking yourself forward until your back is completely straight. Once stable, revert back to the original position.

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]]> Stifle That Sciatica With These Stretches https://yourdailysportfix.com/stifle-that-sciatica-with-these-stretches/ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 10:18:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=22241 Fans of Adele may have heard the “Easy On Me” singer going on about her sciatica during one of her recent shows. Sadly, sciatica is not a new hair-strengthening herb or a magical tea to keep you regular.  Instead, it is an extremely painful condition that stems from your lower back where the sciatic nerve […]

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]]> Fans of Adele may have heard the “Easy On Me” singer going on about her sciatica during one of her recent shows. Sadly, sciatica is not a new hair-strengthening herb or a magical tea to keep you regular. 

Instead, it is an extremely painful condition that stems from your lower back where the sciatic nerve is situated. If the nerve is compromised, it can result in numbness, muscle weakness, or pain that travels down your leg. 

Bad posture is a massive culprit when it comes to sciatica, but exercise is something that can help. 

Glute Bridge

  1. Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart. Allow your arms to rest straight at your sides, you’re your palms facing down.
  2. Tighten your core, drawing in your belly button toward your spine.
  3. Press your arms into the floor and push through your heels to raise your hips toward the ceiling. Your body should form a straight line from head to knees, with minimal arching in the lower back. Squeeze your glutes while doing so. 
  4. Hold the position for 5 to 30 seconds, and then slowly lower back down. That’s one rep.

Cobra Stretch

  1. Lie on your stomach with your hands under your shoulders and your elbows tucked in close to your body.
  2. Inhale as you press into your palms. Slowly extend your arms as you lift your head, chest, and shoulders. Keep your elbows slightly bent and your chin lifted at all times.
  3. Tighten the muscles in your core and thighs.
  4. Hold for 30 seconds before lowering yourself slowly. That’s one rep.

Bird-Dog

  1. Start on all fours with your hands directly below your shoulders and your knees directly below your hips.
  2. Engage your core by drawing in your belly button toward your spine. Look straight ahead and down slightly to avoid putting stress on your neck. 
  3. Lift your left arm straight out in front of you and extend your right leg straight behind you. You can either do this at the same time, or one at a time if that’s easier. Make sure that the stretched-out limbs are in a straight line with your back.
  4. Pause for a few seconds, and then lower your hand and leg. Check that your back is still straight. 
  5. Repeat on the other side with the other leg and arm. That counts as one rep.

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