For most highly active people, a pulled abdominal muscle is a common injury that differs in severity depending on the level of trauma suffered during athletic activity and can range from a slight muscle pull to a torn muscle. Signs and symptoms...
Abdominal muscles, sometimes called stomach muscles, run down the front and across the sides of the abdomen. They work together with your back to support lifting and are involved in twisting motions. When you injure a stomach muscle, the pain can...
A pulled abdominal muscle is often characterized as a muscle strain. It develops when a muscle within the abdominal wall is stretched beyond its normal capacity. Strains located in the area of the body are usually the result of forceful...
Pulled abdominal muscles often result from doing exercises such as sit-ups incorrectly. The University of Buffalo's University Sports Medicine website says that vigorous exercise, in particular, can trigger a muscle strain. There are several...
Strengthening your hamstring muscles helps ensure you achieve a balanced-looking physique. Strong hamstrings can also help prevent injuries and strains to other bodily areas, including your abdominals. If you have suffered from an abdominal injury...
The abdominal muscles are known anatomically as the rectus abdominus and the inner and outer obliques, which are found on the sides of the ribcage. Building abdominal muscle can make you less prone to future lower back pain and it can also help...
Yoga is a fitness option which combines holding postures while performing mindful breathing and purposefully relaxing the mind and body. Although yoga has its roots in India, in recent years it has become more mainstream, infiltrating America...
Pilates works all of the core muscles for an abdominal workout. In every Pilates exercise, you activate your abdominal muscles, pulling them in toward the spine, and holding them in throughout the entire sequence. You can incorporate these four...
The Instant Abs machine by PYC Fitness is a chair-like device you use to work out your abdominal muscles at home and that folds up to store away when you're not using it. The manufacturer says it takes only takes minutes a day to get results with...
Pilates combine controlled motion, deliberate breathing and proper form into a highly effective system for training the muscles of your core. You cannot rush through Pilates. If you do not perform the exercises properly, you will not reap the...
A pendulum is an impressive cheerleading stunt that requires a minimum of nine cheerleaders but is more safely done with 11. The name "pendulum" comes from the fact that this stunt requires the top person to fall forward and back with a straight...
Originally, stability balls—also known as fitness balls—were physical therapy tools used in patient rehabilitation programs. Stability balls can be used to train a wide range of targeted muscle groups, but they are renowned for their...
While pregnancy is a joyous, expectant time, its physical demands can lead to feelings of exhaustion and stiffness throughout a woman's body. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention note, however, that exercising during pregnancy can boost...
Cheerleading is more demanding than ever before, as elite tumbling, difficult stunting and advanced jumps are now commonplace. As a result, you need to include muscle toning in your cheer training program. Weighted exercises that involve motions...
Having a slim waistline is appealing from both a visual and health standpoint. In women and men, the smaller your waist the less risk you have of dying from "all-cause" mortality, according to Eric Jacobs, lead researcher in a 2010 study...
Pilates has a long history of being used by dancers to rehabilitate their bodies after an injury. The system of pilates is about strengthening core muscles and bringing balance and symmetry back to the body. Therefore, Pilates is a great option...
The jumps, tumbling and stunting of cheerleading require a high level of fitness. General cardiovascular workouts, such as running, biking or in-line skating, should lay the foundation for your training program. In addition to cardio workouts,...
Cervical arthritis is the wearing down of the joints in your neck. Symptoms include pain and stiffness in the neck, headaches, and numbness and weakness in the extremities. Regular activity is an effective way to combat the symptoms of cervical...
As our bodies age, we lose muscle mass. Two to three sessions of muscle training per week is enough to reverse this progression and keep, or even gain muscle mass. It is never to late to start , so even if you have never done strength training,...
The transverse abdominal muscles are the deepest layer of abdominal muscles and are located on the sides of the body, just below the oblique muscles. These muscles are involved in breathing and your posture. Because they are so deep, however, they...
The gym ball, also known as an exercise ball or Swiss ball, is a piece of portable equipment that helps develop strength in the abdominal muscles. A gym ball aids in isolating your abdomen during your workout, making it easier to tone your...
Prenatal yoga is a way to stay in shape during pregnancy. It is gentle on your joints and helps you relax. The breathing techniques taught in yoga class can help you in pregnancy, labor and when mothering a newborn. Some yoga poses should be...
The core muscles run from your mid-back to your lower back and include your stomach. Weakened core muscles can put you at risk for back injuries as well as delay the healing of current back injuries. According to the "Health Journal," abdominal...
Static stretching is when you hold a stretching position. Studies show that static stretching is best for increasing range of motion. Static stretching should be done during the cool down phase of your workout because it is important that your...
Physical therapy exercises may help reduce chronic pain caused by osteoarthritis of the coccyx, or tailbone, the bottommost bone of the spine. Shaped like an upside-down triangle, the tailbone is often injured by falls or medical conditions such...
The body circle is a piece of resistance equipment used in Pilates. As the name indicates, it's a circle made of flexible metal or rubber with padded handles. Use a body circle to sculpt your arms, chest, back and legs. Since it's portable, you...
Back-muscle spasms can be very painful. Initial treatment includes rest, ice and compression. Once movement becomes more comfortable, implement an exercise program that includes stretching to increase the flexibility of your back muscles. Always...
A flip flop, more often called a back handspring, is a tumbling skill many cheerleaders want to learn. Learn a standing back handspring first. Once mastered, it will become the backbone of your running tumbling passes, giving power to more...
Pulling a muscle is best described as a strain or tear to the fibers of your muscles. While this type of injury often affects the muscles of the lower back or upper leg, you may also suffer a strain along the abdominals. With golf, the repetitive...
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