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Benefits of Stretching
Someone made a very insightful comment to me recently. When I told this person (who is not a fitness pro) that when I added 15 min of hip stretches to my usual evening stretch routine my knee ache went away within a few days. Her comment was wow, youre finally not stretching for no reason.
Stretching for Peace of Mind
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How to Reduce Abdominal Fat With Yoga Stretching Exercises
Yoga is known for relaxation and meditation; however, it can also be effective in toning the body. Yoga is a unique form of exercise because it engages the core in each pose whether you are actively using the abdominal muscles or breathing to facilitate an easier flow of movement. There are yoga poses you can do to reduce abdominal fat. Remember that eating a diet low in fat and doing cardiovascular exercise in conjunction with these exercises will aid in the elimination of the fat, as well.
Muscle Stretching in Pregnancy
A regular stretching routine has many benefits during pregnancy. It can increase the general well-being of the mother while protecting the infant from a life-threatening condition. It is also very helpful for relieving common problems that arise during pregnancy. There are some limitations to stretching that moms-to-be should know about, though. This information will help you decide if stretching is for you and what types of stretches you can do.
Life in the Trenches from a Special Needs Parenting Advocate
If we can all agree that parenting is difficult, frustrating, and overwhelming mixed in with the many joys of nurturing a young person; then special needs/autism caregiving is like parenting on steroids – everything is heightened. This means that the challenges as an autism mom and advocate often bring me to my knees, and the…