Elite athletic performance and general fitness are sustained through structured hypertrophy strategies, sport-specific conditioning, and rigorous adherence to injury prevention protocols.
As a boxer, you likely spend a lot of time in the gym building your upper body strength. However, strengthening your neck and jaw muscles is just as important. Bonus - these exercises don't require more gym time!
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Shoulder popping can be caused by weak muscles. Strengthening exercises can help reduce popping and improve your function.
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Isometric exercises help strengthen muscles in your back that keep you upright. Perform these exercises several times per week for best results.
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If you find yourself slouching a lot, you probably have tightness in your upper- and mid-back muscles. Stretches improve flexibility in these muscles.
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CrossFit is a strength and conditioning program that uses a wide variety of functional exercises to create the workouts. A common exercise is the back extension that is used to strengthen the posterior chain muscles including the lower back, glutes and hamstrings.
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Low back stretches improve flexibility when performed regularly. Stretch every day for best results.
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A shoulder sprain can affect your function, but you don't have to stop exercising altogether. Certain exercises are less likely to bother a sprained shoulder.
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Labral tears can cause a catching sensation in your shoulder. Exercises improve movement and strength after labral tears.
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Shoulder blade pain has many causes. However, exercises can help decrease muscle tightness and weakness that contribute to shoulder blade pain.
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Daily activities require your muscles to work together. Exercising your lower back and hips together saves time and energy.
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Whiplash causes neck pain and stiffness. Exercises improve your ability to move and function after whiplash.
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Muscle spasms can make it difficult to move your shoulders. They might even cause pain. Exercises help decrease spasms and help these tight muscles relax.
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Yoga is the practice of poses and stretches, or asanas, originating in India more than 5,000 years ago. Yoga strives to gently harmonize body, mind and spirit. Most, if not all, poses relieve symptoms of stress. This makes it an effective healing therapy for those suffering from acute or chronic injury.
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Back pain is common. Many treatments are available for back pain, including Williams flexion exercises.
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After pacemaker placement surgery, your shoulder might be stiff and sore. Exercises improve movement and flexibility after this procedure.
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Whether your neck and shoulder muscles are tight from stress or from working too hard, exercises can help them relax.
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Shoulder tendinosis doesn't happen overnight -- and treatment can take time. Exercises improve movement and strength with this condition.
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Slightly uneven shoulders are normal -- but uneven shoulders can also be caused by poor posture. Exercises can help correct this and improve your appearance.
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Exercising can be time-consuming, especially if you have to join a gym. Back exercises can easily be performed with a portable resistance band.
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Shoulder impingement is a painful condition that can make exercising difficult. However, many of your favorite exercises have safer substitutes.
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