Warm up the muscle before you stretch. Breathe during the stretch and stay relaxed to insure that the muscle won’t fight against the stretch. Have patience and use minimum force to get the most out of the stretch. Forcing the muscle into the stretch can damage fibers, making the muscle tighter over time. Use a [...]
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Keys to Stretching the right way
June 23, 2010
Stretching before your workout
June 22, 2010
After your warm-up and right before exercise is the best time to stretch. This will improve your body mechanics during movement and aid in preventing injury. Avoid stretching immediately after exercise as the muscle is more susceptible to being over stretched.
The Relationship Between Breathing, Posture, & Abdominal Function
November 13, 2008
Q: Why is your breathing pattern so important? A: The function of breathing goes far beyond the oxygenating benefits of moving air. The average person takes approximately 25,000 breathes a day… That is a lot of repetitions. When done incorrectly it plays a significant role in the distortion of postural alignment leading to the eventual [...]
Heroics Training Studio
November 12, 2008
Our goal is to deliver a service that goes beyond the traditional idea of fitness, and not only improves strength, stamina, flexibility, and coordination, but also affects a positive change in overall homeostasis (the balanced biologic system). We will educate our clients about the importance of balancing activity, rest, nutrition, work, and play. The lifelong [...]
