#stretching

Carol Michaels

Oct 20, 2019

New Stretching class in West Orange, New Jersey

Stretching is one of the basic components of fitness. Stretching improves your range of motion, which is the degree of movement that can...

Carol Michaels

Sep 15, 2016

Did You Fall Off the Exercise Wagon?

If one has not exercised for a long period of time it is recommended to ease back into an exercise program. If you restart from the place...

Carol Michaels Fitness

May 25, 2016

Back Pain? When Strengthening the Core Make Sure to Include the Butt

We are always told to strengthen our core when we suffer from back pain. There is a debate on which muscles are part of the core but in...

Carol Michaels

Feb 24, 2016

Treating a Strained Muscle

A strain (pull) is a tear in the muscle or tendon. It can be a tiny tear or a large tear (rupture). Intense stretching, repetitive...

Carol Michaels

Sep 22, 2015

Caregivers Can Help the Patient Exercise

Caregivers can help their patients with their disease by helping them exercise. This can be accomplished through instructional exercise...

Carol Michaels

Jul 1, 2014

Does stretching decrease the risk of injury?

Historically, it has been generally accepted that stretching decreases the risk of injury. Accordingly, it is common practice for...