Hip Flexor
Following on from last week's Blog on calf stretches, has anyone ever asked you to stretch out your hip flexor? It is a very commonly tight area of the body, especially for those that sit all day, which can cause
Calf Stretches
Whether you're active at the gym, going for a walk or sitting at the desk all day, you should learn how to use Calf Stretches! Many people aren’t aware that there are two muscles that make up the calf or that
Foam Rolling Glutes and Hamstrings!
Part 4 - Foam Rolling Glutes and Hamstrings We had some great feedback from our last post on Foam Rolling the calf and plantar fascia. This week we will focus on two other very important muscle groups in the legs- the
Warming Up
Everyone has heard they should start by Warming Up before activity, but is warming up before exercise really that important? The short answer, YES! If you are someone who dives head first into a workout without much pre thought, then this is
Foam Roller – What is it for and how do you use it?
In our previous post about Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) we mentioned the benefits of using a Foam Roller but perhaps you’re wondering what all the fuss is about?! When our muscles and the fascia that surrounds them is tight we
Foam Rolling Calf Muscles can help relieve muscle tightness and pain
Part 3 - Foam Rolling Calf Muscles! From everyone at Holistic Bodyworks we wish you a Happy New Year! With the New Year often comes New Years Resolutions and perhaps one of yours is to become more active through daily walks. As