Rest days are very important because they allow the body to fully recover. One should not work out muscle groups when they are exhausted because it can lead to injury. Exhausted muscles can minimize the number of results the body could yield. Our body is the most essential machine, [and] it can adapt to stress and thrive in that same environment which will lead to the physical … [Read more...]
4 Yoga Asana to Heal Rotator Cuff Injury
By Lara Heimann After a rotator cuff injury, proper shoulder strengthening exercises should be employed. There are specific yoga poses that can help to strengthen the rotator cuff muscles and they include the following: Modified Side Plank: Place the left hand on the floor with the left shoulder aligned over the wrist and the left knee on the floor … [Read more...]
Workout, Rest, And Recovery – How To Reach The Perfect Balance
The new year is here and you’re finally out of the haze of the winter vacation, ready to eat healthier, get back to the gym, and shed those pounds that settled in after indulging in large meals and desserts. Being motivated is great, but, if you’re not careful, too much motivation can lead to overworking yourself, increased injury risk and ultimately, you might end up stopping … [Read more...]