The hip joint (made of 15 muscles and 3 major ligaments) is one of the most important joints in the body, which – when fully functional – allows us to walk, run and jump. It supports the whole upper body and also acts as a base of support for the strong muscles of the hip …
Stretching is most beneficial at the end of an exercise program, or after any period of physical activity. When we move, the fibres in our muscles contract or shorten and so, for optimum health and performance, should be stretched (to lengthen the fibres back out) as part of a cool down routine. This will help …
There are many reasons to stretch. These include: relaxing tense muscles stretching out (lengthening) the fibres of a particular muscle post exercise stretching out a particular muscle following injury or a period of inactivity improving flexibility improving posture simply because it feels good This series of stretches can be done completely in a standing position, …