UAN: Article type:++needs pics++--These stretch more than one muscle group at once – including your upper body, an often-neglected area in runners. 1. Downward-facing dogKeep your feet hip-width apart and your hands shoulder-width apart. Keep your

UAN:202 Article type:--Although the quadriceps and hamstring muscles mainly move the knee joint, the hamstring group arise above the hip, too, and play a small part in the movement of that joint. Other tissues also incorporate the pelvis as well

1. Maintain a streamlined position in the water, with high hips, minimal bending of the knees while kicking and no energy-wasting side to side movement.2. Ensure you have good stroke mechanics: arms should not cross the centre line, the elbows

Q I’m 35 years old, and have recently been told that the intermittent hip pain that has affected me for a year could be arthritis, and that I should stop running. While I accept that a marathon is out of the question, is it really the end of my

Q I suffered from pain in my hip and back for about 12 months. Then my back suddenly stiffened completely while I was out running and I had to stop. It has been variously diagnosed as a slipped disc and a trapped L4 nerve, but after treatment

Researchers at Stanford University, US, analysed a single stride sequence to determine which muscles activate and when. We asked a trainer how to strengthen your weak spots so you become a better runner.1. ImpactThe key to diffusing impact

the foot, dropping the hip, or bending the knee excessively – all of which increases pressure on your knee. The management of leg-length discrepancy is determined by its cause. If you were born with it, then a heel raise may well help, but only if the hips

's important to keep flexibility in all directions of the spine."Ustrasana: Step by Step1. Stand up on your knees, hip distance apart. Place your palms on your lower back, fingers facing down (as if you were slipping your hands into your back pockets). Your

the ground, up to 1.5 times your body weight can reverberate up through your skeleton. This force – officially called ground reaction force – contributes to tight hips. “Stretching the spine out may help prevent dreaded back ache. A healthy spine and flexible

as welcome respite after the intensity of the Triangle and Stick poses. Tree gives you a chance to open your hips, improve your posture and as always with Bikram, strengthen your core muscles, glutes, hams and quads.Tadasana: Step by Step1. Stand with your