In the modern age of wearables and biohacking, we have more data at our fingertips than ever before. But amidst the sea of fitness and health metrics, one often goes overlooked: Heart Rate Variability, or HRV for short. While most of us are familiar with tracking steps, calories, or even basic heart rate, HRV is a lesser-known metric that can offer a treasure trove of insights … [Read more...]
4 Yoga Asana to Heal Rotator Cuff Injury
By Lara Heimann After a rotator cuff injury, proper shoulder strengthening exercises should be employed. There are specific yoga poses that can help to strengthen the rotator cuff muscles and they include the following: Modified Side Plank: Place the left hand on the floor with the left shoulder aligned over the wrist and the left knee on the floor … [Read more...]
Hockey Player Ashley Hoffman’s 5 Stretches to Avoid Injury
Stretching each day can improve blood flow and keep the muscles energized and loose. Besides, a good hockey stretching program will help to increases your range of motion, which will help to gain swiftness, agility and puck handling skills. Your skating speed is likely to improve, as stretching increases flexibility of the hips, groin, quads and hamstrings. Regular … [Read more...]
