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The Plank: Strengthening the Core

The core is commonly thought of as only your abs, but consists of multiple muscle groups in your abdomen, back and pelvis. Core muscles are engaged during all activities requiring a coordinated movement of the upper and lower body. They generate the force and power required for many activities, while simultaneously playing a foundational role [...]

Yoga for Arthritis

This piece accompanies the article Men are from Mars and Women get Arthritis. Yoga can provide immense physical benefits for women with arthritis. For arthritis patients, aerobic exercises, muscle conditioning and increased physical activity can keep you strong and agile, improve heart fitness and reduce your weight. Yoga provides an effective alternative to the traditional [...]

Heel and Achilles Tendon Stretch

A warm-up exercise to perform before running or participating in sports. This stretches the Achilles tendon as well as calf muscles. If you have heel pain (plantar fasciitis), this stretch may help alleviate the pain. You don’t need to go to a health club or gym to do this exercise, it can be performed while [...]

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