Aging challenges most of us, especially our ability to stay active and pain-free. Restoring flexibility helps reverse the effects of aging by improving your posture, restoring range of motion, alleviating joint aches and body pain, and reviving athletic agility. Our mission is to help you engage in an active, pain-free lifestyle as you grow older. Enjoy!
While holding stretches for just 2 seconds is key to effective stretching, the number of repetitions and sets we do for each stretch is also important. Too many reps and sets risks injury or setbacks. The right number of reps and sets will vary for each of us. This video provides you with 10 tips to help you determine the number of stretching repetitions and sets you should do given your current situation. These tips will help your body adapt in a safer, steadier manner.
What you’ll need for stretching… a comfortable place to lay down (that’s right, these stretches are most effective when done laying down), and a strap to assist with leg and hip stretches. What kind of strap? And how long a strap? We’ve got you covered. Check out the video. :0)
Weak, tight Gluteus Maximus muscles cause instability to low back, hips, and knees, often resulting in stress and damage to the associated joints. Learn how to stretch and maintain flexible gluteus maximus muscles.