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How and Why to Stretch with a Multi-Grip Exercise Strap
A multi-grip exercise strap, also known as a multi-grip stretch strap or stretch strap with loops, is an excellent tool for stretching and flexibility.
In order to get the most benefit from a stretch, you must be able to relax in the stretched position. Any long strap, such as a belt, towel, or yoga strap, can be helpful for this.
The multi-grip strap has many loops which offer additional benefits which you will see in these example stretches.
Central Iowa Yoga in the Park 2025
Summer is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy yoga in the park. Many communities offer a yoga in the park program. They arrange for a certified yoga instructor to come and teach, and you just need to show up with a yoga mat or blanket. Here is a list of all the 2025 central Iowa yoga in park offerings I could find.
How to Dress for Cold Weather
Knowing how to dress appropriately for cold weather is a matter of comfort and health. Using layers and selecting the right materials makes a significant difference in maintaining warmth and mobility. This article will explore practical strategies for dressing when it is cold out, so you can enjoy your favorite activities longer or endure your chores more comfortably.
6 Ways Exercise Benefits Your Heart
Exercise has many benefits. To celebrate American Heart Month, here are six ways exercise benefits your heart.
Four Follow-Along Videos for Heart Health
In honor of American Heart Month, every week in February 2025, I created a new video designed to help you get your moderate-intensity aerobic activity. Each 15-minute video has 10 minutes of moderate level activity.
31 Days of Movement Snacks
For the month of January 2025 I made a resolution to do, film, and post a movement snack every day.
A movement snack is a bit intentional movement done for a short duration.
Here you will find all 31 snacks and a bit about what I learned from the project.
Tips for Show Shoveling
Snow shoveling is a full body workout. Prevent injury by treating it seriously. Do a dynamic warmup before you head outside and practice good form. These tips will help you.
Warmup for Snow Shoveling
Among my advice for snow shoveling is to do a dynamic warmup before you get dressed and head out.
You may not think you need a warmup. You may feel stressed and short on time. But doing a warmup, along with taking frequent breaks, is important for avoiding injury.
January 1st Is Just One Day of the Year
I like New Year’s Resolutions. I like the whooshing noise they make as they fall away.
Resolutions have good aspects and bad. Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater.
Train for Snow Shoveling Season
I want you to get your body ready for snow shoveling season. Every year, many people go from being sedentary right out to lifting loads of wet snow and they get injured. Even if you have been active this summer and fall, those activities may not have prepared you for the specifics of snow shoveling.
Let’s take a look at the muscles and movements used for shoveling snow and begin to get in shape for the season.