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28 December 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Stretching pt 7- Quads

In the introduction post to this series, we reviewed and answered some common questions regarding stretching, including why, when, how, etc. Click here to review it.
In this post we will be talking about stretches specifically for the front of the thigh. This includes the [...]

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27 December 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Stretching pt 6- Inner Thigh

In the introduction post to this series, we reviewed and answered some common questions regarding stretching, including why, when, how, etc. Click here to review it.
In this post we will be talking about stretches specifically for the inside of the hip and thigh. This includes [...]

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23 December 2010 ~ 2 Comments

Stretching- pt 5 Front of hip

In the introduction post to this series, we reviewed and answered some common questions regarding stretching, including why, when, how, etc. Click here to review it.
In this post we will be talking about stretches specifically for the front of the hip. This includes the psoas/hip flexor, illiacus, [...]

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22 December 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Stretching pt 4- Side of Hip

In the introduction post to this series, we reviewed and answered some common questions regarding stretching, including why, when, how, etc. Click here to review it.
In this post we will be talking about stretches specifically for the side of the hip. This includes the gluteus medius, the IT Band, [...]

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20 December 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Stretching pt 3- Back of Hip

n the introduction post to this series, we reviewed and answered some common questions regarding stretching, including why, when, how, etc. Click here to review it.
In this post we will be talking about stretches specifically for the back of the hip (this includes the piriformis, quadratus femoris and gemelli/obturator muscles). There [...]

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16 December 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Stretching pt 2- Back of Thigh

In the introduction post to this series, we reviewed and answered some common questions regarding stretching, including why, when, how, etc. Click here to review it.
In this post we will be talking about stretches specifically for the hamstring. In the video below are two ways to stretch out all three hamstring muscles. An [...]

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14 December 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Stretching- pt 1 The Calf

In the introduction post to this series, we reviewed and answered some common questions regarding stretching, including why, when, how, etc. Click here to review it.
In this post we will be talking about stretches specifically for the calf.  In the video below are three ways to stretch out both the gastroc and soleus muscles. They [...]

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13 December 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Stretching- Introduction

Before we get into the specific muscle groups and body regions, I just wanted to do a quick write up on stretching as a whole. In the past few years, stretching has taken a beating in the media. It seems that every new study that comes out reports that stretching is a complete waste of [...]

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08 November 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Five Favorite Stretches For Runners

These are my five favorite stretches for runners. I call them the Fab Five because if I’m pinched for time and only have five minutes- these are my go to stretches to get the most out of it.
Why these five??? Think of the leg as a chain. As the foot hits the ground it’s job [...]

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