There's another health/wellness/fitness trend catching on in south Louisiana. It's called assisted stretching, and there are now multiple outlets in Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Lafayette devoted to ...

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) is a form of assisted stretching. It combines passive stretching with muscle contraction. First, your partner applies force to stretch your muscle ...

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What lies behind “Assisted Stretching,” what it promises, and what it actually delivers–yoga instructor Nina Ponath wanted to ...

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In season four of the freewheeling financial drama Billions, Chuck (Paul Giamatti) pays a visit to Axe (Damian Lewis) at his penthouse. He finds the hedge fund manager lying on a yoga mat with his ...

Stress can leave your muscles feeling tight and needing a stretch. Challenging workouts can, too. Long, hard runs? Yep. Heck, just sitting at your desk or driving for a long time can leave you tight!