What and where are your hip flexors and what can you do to soften them up? These hip flexor stretches will help you do exactly that. The hip flexors are a group of muscles that are found at the tops of your thighs and they connect the leg to the hip. Any sort of movement that your lower body undertakes, which includes sitting…
There are five major training methods that vary according to the needs of the person involved in physical activity. How to find which of them suits you most? There is a multitude of training methods to choose from. This makes finding the method that works for you a difficult process. Many studies and health professionals recommend daily exercise. We find many people carrying…
Do you feel as though you are always sitting on pins and needles? Does your leg hurt all the time? You may have sciatica. Sciatica pain is a difficult condition, and you will need instant relief if your leg or bum hurts. But take heart because there are exercises that may help. What Is Sciatica? The sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower…
It is entirely possible that you haven’t heard of the piriformis muscle, and for that matter the piriformis stretch. How to perform it the right way? Hopefully though, by the end of this article, you will know what it is, where it is, why you should stretch, and how to perform the piriformis stretch safely to reap the benefits. The piriformis muscle itself…
Exercises and stretches help us feel physically fit, but we're often too busy to do them. Our fast-paced lifestyles often make exercising difficult. Here are a few simple upper back stretches that you can execute right from your office desk. Why It's Important to Work Out and Stretch Your Upper Back Physical exercise keeps us energized and feeling in top form. Of course, there are…
Parents should learn how to have a better immune system to protect their young ones' health. A healthy, functioning immune system is the key to our well-being. Unfortunately, most of us defend it with drugs that have a range of side effects. The good news is that there are ways to boost your immune system, and they don't involve medicine. Life Advancer shows…
Nephrolithiasis is the accumulation of stones in the kidneys and this condition can be relieved with the help of fitness exercises. It’s common knowledge that exercises are necessary for your body to stay fit and trim. Fitness exercises can promote better blood circulation, enhance excretion of toxic waste products, help strengthen the immune system, and improve respiration. In the case of nephrolithiasis, light…
Frustrated by a round lower torso? You need exercise to get rid of lower back fat. The lower back is a gatherer of fat. It’s also one of the most challenging areas from which to remove excess fat. If your lower torso is looking tubby, there’s good news. Life Advancer presents exercises to get rid of lower back fat, and diet advice as well.…