Ido Portal posted this photo, together with an explanation of the “Diagonal Stretch”. One of those easier said than done yoga style poses. I failed miserably and needed assistance to get into this position. Give it a try and let us know how you do. Instructions: Stand with your heels together but toes out with […]
Sworkit App Generates Randomized Circuit Training Workouts
Pssst! This is the secret behind CrossFit HQ’s Programming. iPhone/Android: Sworkit generates randomized circuit training workouts. Price: Free Features: Various workout types + yoga routines or as a Web App.
Free Yoga Routine Videos
It’s one of those days again. I have been beating my body pretty good for the last months. So it’s time for yoga rest day. Check out the HolmTV YouTube Channel for narrated yoga routine videos.
Hip Opener Stretches for a better Squat
Here is Jarlo with some very useful hip mobility stretches. As always, flexible people make it look way too easy. via Bret Contreras
What’s so great about Yoga?
Easy answer … hot chicks in yoga pants. What’s even better? Hot chicks in underwear. Here is Briohny Smyth doing her thing. If you are looking for a complete Yoga routine check out this one from P90X. And on that note: How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body
Yoga Routine Video for Rest Days – P90X Yoga X
I hate Yoga. It’s boring, low intensity, mostly statics and pretty much the antithesis of being badass. What’s worse is that most of the time comes with a lot of unnecessary spiritual-woo-woo baggage. But every couple of weeks, on a rest day, I force myself do a yoga recovery session. After some intense weeks of […]
Seated Spinal Twist Stretch
Justin from 70’s Big has a nice little stretch for you to try. I think it is called seated spinal twist in the yoga world. sit on the floor with your legs extended cross right foot over outside of left thigh; bend left knee (or keep it straight like Justin does) keep right knee pointed toward […]
Podcast: Rationally Speaking on Pseudoscience
Here is something four today’s commute. Listen to the Rationally Speaking Podcast Episode 44(Direct link to mp3) They talk about Chinese “medicine”, ridiculous concepts like qi and acupuncture. From acupuncture to chiropractic, from yoga to meditation, what do we make of instances where something seems to have the desired effect for the wrong reasons (e.g., acupuncture), or might otherwise be […]