Tag: flexibility
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Happy Feet
Written By Kelly Maccioli Hi! I’m Kelly! I am a Dance Teacher at Spirit in Motion Dance Academy here in Marlborough where I run the Tap and Ballet programs and teach Tap, Ballet, Pre-Pointe, Conditioning and am currently developing the Pointe program. I am certified by Dance Masters of America to teach Ballet, Tap, and Jazz.…
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Yoga for Beginners
From April Ropes, Yoga Teacher, YA-500RYT and fellow Strider! As a runner and a yoga teacher, I’m often asked for tips about how to start a yoga practice. Many of you may be wanting to add yoga to your routine, but don’t know where to begin. Here are five tips to get you started, but…
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Warm up for Longevity
Written by Dr. Connor Ryan PT DPT CSCS PRC From a big-picture perspective, my goal for runners is to help them achieve longevity in their running journey. When I work with patients who are runners, I typically focus on three main areas: 1. **Control:** Enhancing brain-body control and activating specific muscles within specific contexts to…
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Parking Lot Yoga
Written by April Ropes, runner and a 500-hr Yoga Instructor. April teaches and co-manages the yoga studio at Synergy Wellness. Parking Lot Yoga is a dynamic warm-up that fires up the major muscle groups and lubricates the joints before your run. You can repeat this sequence 2-3 (or more) times before you head out on…
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Stretching: Focus on Flexibility
Written by Patrick Sherrod. Patrick is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, RRCA Certified Running Coach and StretchMed CST. **You can stretch anytime, anywhere. Just follow these tips to do it safely and effectively.** You know exercise is important, but what about stretching? Does stretching take a back seat to your exercise routine? Not so fast.…