Having tight muscles in the low back impedes flow of blood through the muscles and can cause painful cramping and spasms. Tight muscles are weak muscles that are in a constant state of contraction, says licensed massage therapist Julie Onofrio on the Massage Seattle website.
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You can lose the love handles and firm up the lower abs with a series of exercises performed several times weekly. The lower abdominal muscles form part of the abdominal wall, which covers the whole mid-section.
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Losing upper belly fat can challenge even the most industrious athlete, but it’s easier to lose than you think. A combination of diet and exercise to lose weight everywhere is the only way to trim your middle -- spot reduction doesn’t exist.
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Build a better butt on the beaten track with long strides, heel-to-toe walking and lunges. When you add gradual changes to your regular walking routine, such as increasing the incline of the treadmill and throwing in a few tush-targeting moves, you can build the gluteal muscles as you get fit all over.
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Squats and sciatica unfortunately go together too often among athletes. Sciatica often results when athletes push themselves too hard and too soon in training, which leads to injury and pain.
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Rust and bike chains have an affinity that seems designed to frustrate even the most fastidious biker. The steel used for bike chains tends to rust, especially when exposed to salt on the roads, which is highly corrosive to steel.
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