Exercise is the key to good health. However, we tend to limit ourselves to one or two types of activities. Everybody do what they enjoy or find most effective, so some aspects of exercise and fitness are being ignored. Actually, we all doing aerobics, stretching, strengthening, and balancing exercises.
It is no secret that aerobic activities are essential for the health of the heart, body and mind. Finally, regular cardiovascular training has been shown to reduce body fat, reduce total cholesterol, increase mood, decrease resting heart rate, and improve heart and lung function. It's almost like a magic "health pill" when you think about it! Most of the fitness advice encourages people to exercise more. This is reasonable considering that government data shows that only about a quarter of American adults meet current guidelines for adequate physical activity.
An important reason why Americans don't get enough exercise is the feeling that they don't have enough time. Researchers analyzed brain changes during exercise to better understand how physical activity can slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer's.The human body is made to move, and physical activity is a prerequisite for lifelong health.
Let's talk about Hip Flexors
The hip flexors are a group of various muscles that allow you to bend at the waist and lift your knees. Because we spend a lot of time sitting, these muscles are often tense and can even be shortened. If you stretch your hip flexors properly and regularly, your hips and lower back will remain strong, flexible, and well-aligned.
I don't like the painful kettlebell grinding and mashing technique that many athletes use. I prefer a softer technique. Remember that we are reducing tone and not increasing the length of muscle tissue, so no crazy pain is required.
While stretching the hip flexors, keep your back in a neutral position and point forward. Don't let your front knee go over your toes and just go as far as you feel comfortable.