Tight hips are a common problem — which isn't surprising considering that it can be caused by both sitting all day and overuse during exercise (or not properly warming up or stretching afterward). Luckily there are some simple stretches that can help loosen the hips and combat back pain associated with tight muscles. Plus, we're all about streamlining meal prep. Which is why this week we have a breakfast recipe you'll cook once to enjoy all week long.
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Today's workout is a 20-minute interval walk.
Congrats! You've made it halfway through this month's walking plan. That means it's time for a check-in with our habit journal. Set aside some time today to sit with the journal and evaluate your progress, including any obstacles you've faced in trying to replace an unhealthy habit with a walk. Be honest with yourself: The journal will help you identify trouble spots and put a plan in place for overcoming the obstacles moving forward. Get the habit tracker journal here. |
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For breakfast this week, you'll batch cook wholesome sweet potatoes and add a variety of toppings to keep things interesting. Yes, you got that right. This recipe is cook once, enjoy four times! These loaded sweet potatoes bake overnight in the slow cooker until they're soft and tender. In the morning, they're ready to be topped with Greek yogurt and a host of healthy fruits, nuts, and more. Here's your meal plan for today: See something you don't like? Swap it with another recipe in your weekly plan. |
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Sit all day? This hip flexor stretch is a must |
The hip flexors are one of the areas of the body that we don't pay much attention to until pain begins to creep up. Unfortunately this is becoming more common as our sedentary lifestyles can cause the hip flexors to tighten and shorten, resulting in pain. Plus, when our hips become tight, we can start to feel pain in other areas of our body, too, including the low back.
So what can we do if we work a desk job and spend a lot of time sitting? Stretch it out! The figure four stretches the outsides of your hips as well as your butt, and also helps release the low back. To perform: - Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.
- Lift your left foot off the mat, keeping a bent knee, and bring the leg toward your chest.
- Rotate your left leg outward, placing your left ankle on top of your right thigh.
- Gently pull your right thigh closer to your chest for a deeper stretch and hold for 30 seconds before switching to the other side.
9 other stretches that will loosen the hips and prevent back pain. |
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