Foam Rolling for Tight Muscles
The foam roller is a versatile tool that allows you to massage deep into your muscles, providing relief from pain and tension. Foam rolling is also called self-myofascial release because it allows you to release […]
Exercise
4 Sandbag Exercises for the Upper Body
A sandbag is an incredibly versatile piece of exercise equipment. If you don’t have a sandbag, try going through these exercises with dumbbells, a medicine ball, or even household items such as water bottles, milk […]
Exercises Following a Leg Fracture
Fractures of the leg require a period of immobilization to allow the bone to heal. This can be accomplished with a cast or removable brace, depending on the severity of your injury. A broken leg […]
6 Simple Ways To Soothe Tired, Aching Feet
Let’s face it – our feet take a lot of abuse! The stress put on our feet from just everyday activities can be intense. Add to this any exercise that you may be doing, and […]
Gentle Yoga Poses for Fibromyalgia
CLICK HERE to watch the YouTube video. #1 – Legs Up the Wall Lie on your back on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, relaxing your upper body. Place […]
5 Stretches to Alleviate Piriformis Syndrome Pain
Piriformis Syndrome is a condition where the piriformis muscle, located in the buttocks, spasms and causes pain throughout your seat. Individuals might also feel pain, numbness, or tingling along the back of the leg or […]
Ask EFI – How to Heal Running-Related Hamstring and Glute Pain
One of our readers asked us: “In the past six months I started running half marathons and graduated to running a full marathon. However, despite doing stretches before my runs, I still have constant pain […]
5 Instant Energy Boosters
CLICK HERE to watch the YouTube video. #1 – Knee Drives Begin in an upright standing position with your legs shoulder-width apart, maintaining good alignment with your head, shoulders, hips, and legs. Engage your core […]
How to Create a Simple Yet Effective Workout Area Even When You Have Very Little Space
In the midst of adversity, one of the greatest things that humans are capable of is resilience. We face challenges almost every day, yet we are continuously adapting. Now that we are all submerged in […]
6 Exercises to Avoid Injury While Shoveling Snow
When Winter rolls around, many of us have to get outside and start shoveling the driveway. Unfortunately, shoveling uses muscles that we don’t regularly use and can therefore lead to injury. Follow these exercises before […]