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Warm up with simple stretches
Whether you’ve been working at your desk for hours or just woke up a little creaky, stretching can help ease tightness and achiness. And with the stress of life during the pandemic, stretching may also help calm the pressure you feel.“We are much more sedentary now as a society, and as you become more sedentary, you become more susceptible to injuries and to pain,” says Anthony J. Wall, a San Diego-based certified personal trainer and spokesperson for the American Council on Exercise. “Our bodies are meant to move. Range of motion and activity is our natural way to live. Stretching...
5 beginner tips for bike commuting
When the weather is warm, and the gas prices rise, taking your bike to work or to grab the groceries can be an affordable and fun choice. Here is some practical advice.1. Obey the RulesI’ve learned that the streets can be a safe place to ride—if you choose your streets wisely and obey the laws as if you were in a car. You have to ride your bike like the street legal vehicle it is and that means riding on the right with traffic, obeying traffic lights and stop signs. Obeying the law is what keeps you safe.2. Don’t Be...