Exercise

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Muscle Glute Max/Med/Min, Piriformis Frequency&Duration Total 1-2 Minutes, 30-60 Seconds each side, Longer Durations have been shown to produce greater gains in flexibility! These are also muscles which can become stiff or tight from prolonged sitting, especially when sitting in the “flexed” position.  The stiffness can make it more...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Muscle Medial and Lateral Hamstrings (Both legs) Frequency&Duration 30-60 Seconds each side, Longer Durations have been shown to produce greater gains in flexibility!  When we sit in a “flexed” position these muscles often become shortened or stiff, especially after longer periods of gaming. The stiffness can make it more...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Muscle Lumbar (low-back) Paraspinals, Thoracolumbar Fascia Frequency&Duration 1-2 Minutes, Longer Durations have been shown to produce greater gains in flexibility! These muscles are often overstretched when we sit in the “flexed” position. If we sit in the “extended” position these muscles often stiffen up so foam-rolling this muscle group...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] How to Save Your Hands, Your Back, and Maybe Your Stocks with Stretches When it comes to any video games, ergonomics play an enormous role in preventing injury. For your standard PC gamers, an ergonomic setup is a little bit more clear: armrests at the same...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Welcome to Movement Mondays, where we go over ways to keep mobile without making yourself miserable. Each week, we'll cover a different topic, from running to weightlifting to dancing to rock climbing. There isn't only one right way to stay active; the "right way" is whatever meets certain basic requirements (150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity per week, muscle-strengthening exercise that hit all major muscle groups 2x/week) and, more importantly, keeps you interested in moving. Follow this series to see if you can find what moves you here!    This week's topic: Running!