Nakamura M, et al. (2020). The comparison of different stretching intensities on the range of motion and muscle stiffness of the quadriceps muscles. Thanks for sharing this. I have done this stretch for the last two weeks and have been feeling the results! I can now do it without the video! 🙂 May I share this video on my blog? Hotta K, et al. (2018). Daily muscle stretching enhances blood flow, endothelial function, capillarity, vascular volume and connectivity in aged skeletal muscle. The sternum, or breastbone, is a flat bone at the front center of the chest. The ribs and sternum make up what is called the 'ribcage.' The ribcage… READ MORE The answer to these under-the-radar questions about your body is your fascia (pronounced fah-sha). But why haven’t we heard more about it in the same breath we talk about acupuncture, cryotherapy, or keto?

Because your fascia is all connected, remember to FasciaBlast the whole body and not just your “trouble areas.”Whether you’re walking briskly, swimming, running, or just tidying up or doing yardwork, cardiovascular activity that gets the blood pumping can help to:

In a study published in the journal SpringerPlus, researchers found that both traditional steam saunas and infrared saunas decreased delayed onset muscle soreness and improved exercise recovery. Plantar fasciitis can cause a deep, stabbing pain in the heel. It often occurs in people with excess body weight, but it can also occur as an overuse injury in runners. The pain is usually most severe in the mornings or after standing for extended periods. DIP. On dipping bars, drop to the lowest dip position while keeping your torso perpendicular to the floor. Hold that stretch and embrace the pain.Much like cardio, practicing yoga comes with a long list of bodily benefits beyond the fascia. It can improve both your flexibility and balance, as well as strength. With hands firmly planted on the floor, bring your head down toward your feet as you raise your hips.