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How do you know when you’re posturally imbalanced? You don’t give yourself enough credit with analyzing your own body but on a daily basis you are more in tune with your body than any professional out there can tell you in one session. A lot of it has to do with bringing your conscious attention to what your body …
By Roman Mica If living a fit life were easy, everybody would do it. But they don’t, because staying fit is hard work and often requires a complete change of lifestyle. That doesn’t mean it’s impossible, and that certainly doesn’t mean that you should not give it your best effort. Why? Because the benefits of living a fit life are …
By Wyatt Myers | Reviewed by Pat F. Bass, III, MD, MPH 1 / 12 Yoga Health Benefits For 5,000 years, hardcore yoga practitioners have been touting yoga’s mental and physical powers. Luckily, you don’t have to be an expert to reap the benefits — adding just a few poses to your daily routine can help your health in all kinds of …
by William A. Sands PhD, CSCS Learn about the body’s adaptations to different types of post-workout activities. Did you know that serious stretching after a workout is contraindicated for recovery? Instead, avoid serious stretching after training and use a mild exercise to cool down. Recovery Recovery means to return what was lost. In exercise, we think of recovery as more …
Sports massage can help relax tight muscles, improve flexibility and the overall condition of a muscle. The following sports massage guide is intended for information purposes only. We recommend seeking professional advice before attempting any self help treatment. IMPORTANT: Before starting any massage treatment the therapist will check for contraindications (if any apply to you, then massage is not allowed). …
Practicing yoga began as a path to inner peace, but its mission morphed: Now American women expect it to also sculpt a sexy physique. Does yoga really burn fat? We found out. By Vicki Glembocki March 9, 2009 It was supposed to be the most killer yoga class of my life. That was why I traveled halfway around the planet, …
We got the inside scoop on how to have the best rubdown ever. By Leah Fessler September 30, 2014 It’s no surprise that a massage can seriously soothe your mind and body, and you already know a solid rubdown has impressive health perks, like better blood circulation, amped immunity, anxiety relief, and even improved sleep quality. But beyond the obvious, …
By Michael McGillicuddy, LMT, NCTMB What Is Sports Massage? I am always amazed when I travel around the country and ask massage therapists who advertise “sports massage” to define it. While visiting a spa in the Orlando, Fla., area, I saw sports massage listed on the spa menu. I asked a therapist, “What do you do when someone asks for …
Greg Wells | Contributor | Professor, Scientist, Broadcaster, Author July 28, 2015 If, in response to a life event, you’ve ever felt heat in the face, tightness in the chest, deep fatigue, an upset stomach or a craving for junk food, you know what stress feels like in your body. Chances are you’re well aware that stress can lead to elevated blood …
Here’s how routine stretching and breathing can enhance your life, from better sex to injury prevention. by Joshua Berman Yes, the obvious is true: most yoga classes are attended by a majority of fit, flexible females in tight clothes. But, contrary to what you might think, it’s not just a sport for sexy ladies. And we have tons of reasons …
Preliminary Information Your massage therapist will ask preliminary questions to determine your overall health and your health and wellness goals. The massage therapist will consider information about your physical condition, medical history, lifestyle, stress levels, medications and any areas of physical pain that could affect your massage therapy outcome. This information will help the massage therapist structure the session to achieve your health and …
Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD on February 01, 2006 Use movement to explore the connection between body and mind. Mind and body fitness? Many people who want to get into shape don’t realize there is more to fitness than well-toned muscles. There’s no shortage of exercise regimes that just promote the perfection of the body, or the idea of fitness …
What is Sports Therapy? Sports Therapy is an aspect of healthcare that is specifically concerned with the prevention of injury and the rehabilitation of the patient back to optimum levels of functional, occupational and sports specific fitness, regardless of age and ability. It utilises the principles of sport and exercise sciences incorporating physiological and pathological processes to prepare the participant …
By Alisa Bauman | Aug 28, 2007 We sent three yogis to the lab to test the theory that yoga is all you need for optimal fitness. When it came to the fitness benefits, yoga can or can’t provide, yoga teacher John Schumacher had heard it all. A student of B. K. S. Iyengar for 20 years and founder of …
June, 2012, Vol. 12, Issue 06 | Contributed by Jolie Haun and Derek Austin Why does massage make sore muscles feel better? How does massage promote healing? What are the biological mechanisms of massage therapy? These are questions that clients, patients, practitioners and researchers ask all around the world and have been considered since the days of Hippocrates. Massage is a …
Expert Contributor: Beth Burgan, MA, MFA | Reviewed by: Dale Healey, DC Generally, people use massage for either general relaxation and wellbeing, or to address a specific complaint, such as pain or limited range of motion. Research suggests massage therapy may contribute to both goals. Some of the general benefits of massage therapy may include: Physical relaxation Improved circulation, which nourishes cells and improves …
A friendly touch can do wonders for boosting your mental health November 3, 2011 | By Sara Altshul What it is: Massage therapists use arm, hand, fingertip, and elbow pressure to treat physical and emotional problems. The word massage comes from the Arabic word mass’h, which means “press gently.” What traditional medicine says: Therapeutic massage was first described in China about …
Via Katrina Love Senn on Jul 5, 2012 As a yoga teacher, I frequently get asked if yoga can help someone to lose weight. What many of my yoga students don’t realize is that this is a topic that’s particularly close to my heart—especially as I used to be about 60 pounds overweight. When I share this with them, …
By Nicole Beland March 31, 2009 Learn how you can lose weight fast with yoga A month ago I was exercising rarely and had packed 5 extra pounds on my thighs and backside to prove it. My favorite blue jeans were banished to the back of a drawer, and I was fidgeting in bed every night. I was exhausted …
By Colette Bouchez, Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD on July 21, 2006 It can help you find your bliss, and some say yoga may also help you shed those extra pounds. Jennifer Aniston does it. Reports are that Liv Tyler, Halle Berry, Madonna, David Duchovny and supermodel Christy Turlington do it, too. Many professional athletes are said to be doing …
