If an ounce of prevention is a pound of cure, then what’s a backpack full of prevention when it comes to reducing back and neck pain on the bike? For cyclists who commute daily, getting to work by bike often means carrying extra clothing, food, and work or school materials such as laptops and books. …
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Hamstrings tight? Lower back ache? Hip flexor tension? Myofascial release picks up where stretching leaves off to improve flexibility, comfort and ease. When we feel stiff or tight in one area of our body it’s very common to focus on just stretching that particular muscle group—a sort of spot treatment approach to improving flexibility and …
Think you don’t have time for yoga? Think again! Just a few minutes of stretching and deep breathing every time you ride will pay off with greater flexibility than a once-weekly yoga class. That means more comfort and less pain—on and off your bike. These 3 simple stretches will help offset tightness, fatigue and muscle …
There are as many excuses for not practicing yoga, as there are benefits to receive from a regular practice. The number one excuse I hear time after time is simple: “I’m not flexible enough.” Or the more comedic version: “I don’t bend that way.” Somehow over the years yoga has become synonymous with flexibility, but …
As January rolls around each year millions of us resolve to do and be better in the coming days and months ahead. We’re going to eat better, drink more water and less alcohol, eat more broccoli and fewer french fries, read more and watch TV less. We’re finally going to start that stretching regimen, join …