Improved flexibility and tone of spinal musclesRelief and prevention of lower backacheRelief of lumbago, rheumatism, arthritis and menstrual problemsCorrection of bad postureImproves function of liver and spleenAnd this one rarely applies to runners, who are a greedy
Skins Powersox (£25)Kerry says: Improve your circulation and stop lactic acid production in its tracks with these performance-enhancing compression socks.Compression of the calf muscles and lower legs have been shown to improve running performance
the abdominal muscles engaged to support the spine throughout the posture. Hold the posture for 20 seconds and then release out of the posture and set up to twist to the left.Ardha-Matsyendrasana: The Benefits“There are tonnes”, says Olga Allon, director of Hot
in the tights promotes quicker blood flow back to the heart, which in turn improves circulation and helps to repair sore muscles and flush out lactic acid. Added to this they come with pockets in strategic areas – glutes, hamstrings, quads, hips – so that you
and inflexible knee joints from all that pounding – not to mention tight quads and hips. And those are the muscles you need to work in order to progress at this pose. It will hurt at first - especially round the ankles which are often neglected - but if you do a
bit of wonder stretch. It works every part of you and there are no parts of the body that are not given a good going over. There's no respite."As well as working your muscles, joints and tendons it also strengthen the heart, lungs and cardiovascular
and elasticity,” says Olga Allon, RW’s resident yoga guru and Director of Hot Bikram Yoga in London (hotbikramyoga.co.uk). “It also produces the same effect on the back muscles,” she says. “Spine stretching also expedites the feeding of the nervous system
and lengthening of the lumbar spine. When you run the base of your back takes quite a pounding with the impact from landing. This pose lengthens and decompresses the area after strenuous exercise as well as strengthening the surrounding muscles so that you can
't fidget!Savasana: The BenefitsNumerous, according to Olga Allon, Director of Hot Bikram Yoga in London. "Taking the time to completely relax every single part of you – all your facial muscles, your body, your mind, your consciousness – is extremely
. Cross your right leg over your left leg just above the left knee.6. Now move you right foot behind your left leg and hook your foot over your left calf muscle. Don't worry if you can't get the foot behind the other calf just yet - it take some people
