To perform at the top level of cheerleading, you need to be extremely flexible. Cheerleading jumps require leg flexibility; tumbling calls upon a flexible back and shoulder area; and stunting incorporates flexibility from your legs, back,...
Whether you want to increase your vertical jump in order to dunk a basketball or simply as a personal mission, flexibility is a key component. According to trainer Alan Stein in an interview with ESPN Rise, you need to increase the flexibility of...
Increasing flexibility requires that you hold your stretches for extended periods of time. This means that you must select exercises that allow you to adopt a stretched position and maintain it without undue stress or discomfort. To improve your...
You can increase the flexibility of the muscles and tendons in your groin with simple stretches. Stiff groin muscles with a restricted range of movement can put you at a higher risk for injuries. Stretch at least once a day, and always stretch...
The buoyancy of water makes it one of the best mediums to maintain flexibility or regain lost flexibility. Even people who have been unable to exercise for years find that swimming helps them get limber. Many physical therapists recommend...
The hip joints are capable of a wide range of motion, including rotation, flexion and extension. Increasing the flexibility of your hip joints allows you to move with less restriction and minimizes the risk of injury to the knees, hips, ankles and...
Older men can achieve significant increases in shoulder and hip range of motion with flexibility training. Resistance training in the form of weight lifting can help improve range of motion and flexibility in older men. Some exercise methods,...
StairMaster is the brand name of a popular line of stair climbing machines. Machines of this type imitate the motions of climbing stairs while reducing the impact on your joints. You can use stair climbers to gain a variety of health benefits....
Whether dancing to classical, modern, jazz or hip-hop music, dancers require a tremendous amount of strength and flexibility to bring the music to life through their bodies. Although your daily life may not require you to lift your leg toward the...
Your flexibility involves joints, muscles and connective tissue, which allow you to move through full range of motion. You can gain flexibility through different modes of exercise. Whichever mode you choose, aim at a frequency of two to three days...
Chances are you remember how easy it was to touch your toes or do the splits when you were a child. As you get older, however, staying flexible becomes more difficult because muscles get weaker and stiffer, according to Fitness.com. If you're not...
The big toe is responsible for pushing off your foot as you walk forward. Injury, wear and tear, and surgery, such as bunion surgery, can reduce the flexibility and range of motion in your big toe. Loss of flexibility can affect your gait because...
Flexibility is an important part of staying healthy, maintaining physical and mental well-being and helping to avoid injury. According to the Georgia State University Department of Kinesiology and Health, flexibility can even provide anti-aging...
Every athlete should incorporate massage into his or her regular routines. When competing in a rigorous event, start your day with a pre-event massage. Tell the therapist what you need. If you want to increase flexibility, he can raise your...
Creatine has become a foundational training supplement that athletes in many sports use. The benefits of creatine range from faster recovery times to higher energy and even accelerated muscle growth. The expected disadvantages include muscle...
Nowadays, dynamic stretching is recommended before exercising and static stretching after exercising. According to the article "Dynamic Stretching vs. Static Stretching" on EliteSoccerConditioning.com, a comprehensive soccer development library,...
Your shoulder has the highest range of motion out of all of your body joints, thereby increasing risks of injury such as a dislocation. Recuperation from a dislocated shoulder includes intensive exercises that concentrate on restoring your...
The American Council on Exercise, or ACE, states that flexibility is one of the five components of fitness and this means that stretching should be an integral part of your workout program. As you age, your body naturally become less flexible and...
The hamstrings are major muscles located at the back of the upper legs. They oppose the quadriceps and they function as knee flexors in dynamic movement. They are working when your knee is being bent. When you sit for long periods of time and do...
A flexible joint is a healthy joint. Not being able to move throughout your full range of motion may be caused by tense muscles. Stretching your back will help you increase your flexibility and maintain the ability to move fully as you age. Tense...
The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint composed of three bones and a combination of muscles, tendons and joints that enable mobility in the arms. The shoulders have the greatest range of motion in the body and, as a result, have an increased risk...
A flexible back makes cheerleading elements, such as tumbling, stunting and jumps, easier to perform. Tight back muscles can limit your range of movement, cause pain and increase your risk of injury. Stretching your back before and after cheer...
Stiffness in the muscles around the hip joint can be the cause of much chronic pain and loss of mobility. Shortened hip muscles can lead to lower back pain, misalignment of the spine and poor posture, and if left uncorrected can result in serious...
Dynamic flexibility is the ability to move a limb through its full range of motion and back to neutral in one action, such as a kick. In contrast, static flexibility is the ability to hold a limb at the top of its range of motion, such as holding...
The hip muscles and groin muscles are often overlooked in training programs. These muscles are smaller but they are still important in both athletics and everyday activities. Stretching and flexibility exercises will help you prevent injury and...
Connective tissues, or fasciae, are a large web of fibrous tissues that surrounds all organs, including muscles, nerves, blood vessels and skin. Like plastic wraps around grocery meats and sandwiches, they provide elasticity and sensory...
Flexibility isn't a skill only for dancers. In fact, David Geier, the director of sports medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina tells CNN.com that he counts flexibility as the third pillar of fitness, next to strength and...
The hanging leg raise is a challenging yet effective exercise that can strengthen both your lower and upper abs. The exercise involves hanging from a bar and using your abs to raise your legs. However, tight hip-flexors, which are located on the...
Whether you're a competitive athlete or a weekend warrior, improving your flexibility can help improve your performance on the field or court. Increased range of motion in your joints means improved ability to throw a ball or swinging a golf club....
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