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This week's exercise is the seated Warrior post. It primarily targets the hamstrings, but also helps loosen the hip muscles, ankles, and knees. This stretch should be avoided by people with ankle, knee or hip injuries, as well as anybody that may have issues with balance (e.g. vertigo). Begin by sitting with your back to… Continue reading Exercise of The Week: Seated Warrior Post
This week's exercise is a continuation of our seated stretches and exercises. Today's stretch doesn't require any equipment other than a seat. Do this move throughout the day- at work, school, while waiting for an appointment, even in the car at a red light. Sit in a chair, back straight, feet planted flat on the… Continue reading Exercise of the Week: Seated Twist Stretch
We are starting a series of exercises that can be completed while seated. These will help build your bank of exercises that can be done anywhere- at home, the office, waiting for an appointment, at the airport, etc. There's no reason to not keep active and the movements over the next many weeks will target… Continue reading Exercise of the Week: Seated Sun Salutations
Over the past several years, at-home exercise has boomed. The pandemic largely contributed, as people sought to stay active and healthy despite limited access to gyms, being unable to meet up with exercise buddies, or the reality that sometimes factors weren't lining up- limited access to outdoor space, little to no equipment, weather didn't always… Continue reading Exercise of the Week: How to Stay Fit During the Summer Heat
Depending on your fitness level, as well as the state of your back, ab exercises like crunches and sit-ups that are completed on the floor can sometimes strain the neck and upper back. Form is crucial with any exercise, but sometimes modifying what plane you work in (e.g., seated or standing, versus laying on the… Continue reading Exercise of the Week: Seated Bicycle Crunch