Cold therapy, often termed cryotherapy, is more than just an icy encounter. Looking closer at the world of wellness, it has become a favorite for many. What Is Cold Therapy? It is a therapeutic technique that involves the application of cold temperatures to the body for various health benefits. This technique has been used for centuries to treat a range of medical conditions,…
There is nothing more detrimental to achieving a fitness goal than a muscle-building plateau. You may have been making great progress, and then all of a sudden you find yourself hitting a wall and failing to get any further. Is there anything that can be done? The good news is, there are some strong strategies to help you overcome this slight delay, and…
Struggling with foot problems can trigger many issues, beyond the pain and discomfort which you will feel. You are also going to suffer when it comes to moving around, working, or exercising if you have plantar fasciitis pain. Since Life Advancer is about seeking improvements, we want to discuss plantar fasciitis, a foot condition which affects many around the world. It's one that…
Leg stretches are very important for all types of exercise and carry many benefits. Are you recovering from a leg muscle injury? Are you a runner? An MMA fighter? A Gymnast? Or are you just looking to improve your leg dexterity for general comfort and mobility? In any case, you can benefit greatly from leg stretches. Take a look at the following benefits…
Performing upper body stretches before exercise is absolutely essential. It doesn’t matter if you are just hopping on the treadmill for a few minutes or you are going to do a few twenty-pound curls. Maybe you stretched for just a few seconds, maybe you didn’t even warm up at all. But your shoulders and upper body are going to be involved in the…
The anterior pelvic tilt is when the pelvis tilts forward which creates a curve in the lower back. Fortunately, there are a few effective exercises you can perform in order to fix it. An anterior pelvic tilt results from a misaligned posture. Poor posture can cause big problems for the body including: Circulation Digestion Headaches Heart function Neck pain Varicose veins What is…
Does your child seem to stress and worry about everything? Well, anxiety in children can be more common than you think, and it might be happening in your family. I never realized how anxious I was as a child until I grew older. Considering my anxiety was something I endured from as long as I can remember, I never noticed an onset of…
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…