Category: Active Recovery
The Benefits of Soft Hiking
[ad_1] Huffing, puffing, and occasional swearing are the sounds that we often think of soundtracking a hike. But on TikTok, two soothing, lilting British accented-voices are here to introduce you to a worthy new idea: Soft hiking. Self-described “soft girls who hike” Emily Thornton and Lucy Hird are two UK-based women chronicling their journeys exploring the…
An 11-Minute Hip Mobility Routine for Pain Relief
[ad_1] Do you run? Cycle? Work at a desk? Lift weights? You can probably benefit from improving your hip mobility. No matter your lifestyle or hobbies, short, stiffened hip flexors can wreak havoc on your body. Since this group of muscles originates in your lower back, tight hip flexors can cause back pain. They can…
How Daily Stretching Benefits Your Mind and Body
[ad_1] I have a confession to make: I can’t remember the last time I tried to touch my toes. I know, I know—I can practically hear my middle school P.E. coach rolling her eyes somewhere. Even though it’s one of the commonly-referenced hallmarks of good health, I just haven’t made it a priority in my…
What a Rose Lavelle Rest Day Looks Like
[ad_1] When you’re a member of the United States Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT), your recovery days include a lot more than lying horizontal on the couch. I got a chance to see this firsthand when I spent a rest day with USWNT midfielder Rose Lavelle in Seattle. As the world eagerly anticipates the upcoming…
A Theragun Recovery Class Is More Relaxing Than a Massage
[ad_1] “You’re so tight and full of knots. You should get massages more regularly.” This is what I’ve heard from nearly every massage therapist I’ve been to. I’m someone whose body absorbs and holds onto all kinds of stress, tension, and pains. Like anyone else, I’d love a daily or even weekly massage. However, logistically…
Try This Body Stress Release Using Tai Chi and Qigong
[ad_1] If you learn just one thing from Shirley Chock, let it be this: Stress is not “all in your head.” In fact, the certified corporate wellness specialist known as “The Stressbender” primarily helps her clients relieve stress by focusing on their physical tension. “When we talk about relieving stress, a lot of people focus…
After Work Stretches for Your Tight Neck and Shoulders
[ad_1] Sometimes at the end of a long, stressful day, your upper body might feel more like a claw than a human torso. Sitting for prolonged periods, especially in the crossed-legged pose, and looking at screens can have that effect of rounded tightness in the neck, back, and shoulders—which is why some after work stretches…
What It Is, and Who Could Benefit
[ad_1] Few things make you feel older than groaning about your back hurting after a long day of picking up your toddler, hauling in the groceries, or even just sitting at your desk. And sure, maybe, you did sleep in the wrong position for the fourth day in a row, or perhaps, your persistent back…
The Lower-Body Benefits of Soaking Your Feet
[ad_1] As I slipped under the covers of the massage table, it was only fair to warn my masseuse, Lulu, about the challenge ahead. “I’m sorry,” I said sheepishly. “My calves and hamstrings are so, so tight.” Lulu got down to business and did serious work on my body. My feet, calves, and hamstrings took…
Ironman Recovery: A Veteran Competitor’s Tips
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