Breath During Stretching

Proper breathing control is important for a successful stretch. It helps to relax the body, increases blood flow throughout the body, and helps to mechanically remove lactic acid and other by-products of exercise. Read more

Find Your Neutral Spine

“Maintain a neutral spine.” What exactly does that mean?

Neutral spine or neutral posture has been mentioned in gyms, Pilates and martial arts studios and other fitness facilities everywhere because it is a key component of both functional exercise and effective core training. The muscles of the core (lower back, abdominals and hip complex) are closely connected with the postural muscles and body alignment. Since neutral posture is such an important element of core training, we will take a closer look at what it is and why it is so important.
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