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VIDEO: Lower back and glutes stretching
By on 20/02/2013 09:48:33
ASICS Pro Team physio Sarah Connors shows how to stretch your lower back and glutes
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Q+A: Will lower-back scoliosis stop my running?
By Martin Haines on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
Q I suffer from recurring lower back pain, which is a result of minor scoliosis and narrowing of the lumbo-sacral disc space. My GP says I should stop running, while my occupational health doctor says running wont do me any further harm. Who
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Curls and superheroes: back-strength exercises
By Alison Hamlett and Andy Richardson on 28/03/2005 13:59:16
Try these strengthening exercises to minimise stress on your lower back
--Strengthening your lower back and abdominal muscles should help ease any pain you experience while running. To minimise stress on the lower back, use an upright posture (ie no slouching) while sitting, standing, walking, and running. You can also
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Back In Action
By Runner's World on 28/11/2003 10:03:05
Save yourself from a lifetime of lower-back pain with these four simple gym exercises
When your lower-back muscles are weak, you are more likely to suffer from nagging pain, bad posture or below-par running. To keep this critical core area strong, you need to strengthen and stretch the erector spinae muscle group. The following
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Q+A: Sacro-iliac pain after childbirth
By Judith Pitt-Brooke on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
some advice from you. I had this baby, like my first, by Caesarean section.A This sort of pain is often known as the lumbo-pelvic conundrum. This is because pain which appears to be coming from the sacro-iliac joint at the back of the pelvis can
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Homework
By Martha Schindler on 25/11/2003 12:07:00
Three great home-exercises that will strengthen your body
toughened up versions of simple moves. If you are doing your first home-exercise routine, then the basic moves are more than adequate.1. The Anti-crunchLie on your back, with a rolled-up towel under your lower back. Bend your knees and squeeze two books
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Band Aid
By Sarah Bowen Shea on 09/10/2008 10:29:44
Running's your thing. Pumping iron isn't. But strength training can toughen up a runner's body, so we've come up with a solution: a fast, simple routine that'll improve your running - no iron required
| Bench press | Two-leg squat | Bicep curl | Overhead tricep extension | Abs/lower-back extensionWorkout 2 Overhead press and back lunge | Bench press | Single-leg squat | One-arm row | Shoulder press | Overhead tricep extension | Abs/lower-back extension
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Lower class
By on 06/02/2013 13:04:29
Pedal stronger, with less chance of injury, by doing these simple lower body moves.
, glutes and front and backs of thighsDo it: Starting in a standing position, hands on hips, step forward with your left foot and bend both knees, lowering until your left thigh is almost parallel to the floor. (Keep your left knee over your ankle
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RW's Whole-Body Stretches
By Runner's World on 25/06/2002 17:25:36
How to stretch more than one muscle group at once
possible lower-back strain. Stretches your hamstrings, calves, shoulders, chest and arms.Back to main stretching article
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Centre Of Attention
By Alyssa Shafer on 26/02/2009 12:38:15
A close look at the muscle groups that make up your core
in Colorado, USA. "Running requires the coordinated effort of multiple muscles of the stomach, lower back and hips, all working to create a stable pelvis," he says. "These muscles anchor your whole body when you run, and you can't make a strong push
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