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The Best Quad And Glute Exercise If You’ve Got Sore Knees

The Best Quad And Glute Exercise If You’ve Got Sore Knees

Published by Sam Flores

If you’ve got sore knees, leg workouts can feel a little intimidating. But the Arthritis Foundation points out that movement can really help to reduce pain and maintain movement. Thankfully, moves like Spanish squats and goblet squats can help – and so, it seems, can “reverse lunges”. What are “reverse lunges”? They involve stepping backwards with one leg, while the other leg bends at the knee. It’s a “variation of a [regular, forward] lunge, with a lot less impact at the knee,” strength coach Dr Baird shared. Why are they easier on the knees? Rather like reverse (or “retro”) walking, simply facing backwards takes a lot of the load off of your knee joints. In the case of reverse lunges, it places some of the strain on your glutes instead. And the move also means you’ll be less likely to lean too far forward at your knee in the lowering stage, which can harm your knees further. A 2016 paper found that reverse lunges were best at building glute and quadriceps while applying lower force …

Teyana Taylor Slams ‘Sore Losers’ After Amy Madigan Reaction Criticism

Teyana Taylor Slams ‘Sore Losers’ After Amy Madigan Reaction Criticism

Published by Daniella Wilson

Teyana Taylor doesn’t care if you don’t like the way she celebrates her fellow creatives who just won an Oscar. The actress, who was nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th Academy Awards for her role as Perfidia in One Battle After Another, took to X on Monday to slam those who have grown “comfortable being sore losers.” Her comments came after she received criticism for being excited about her fellow nominees, specifically when she jumped out of her seat to cheer for Weapons star Amy Madigan, who ended up taking home the Oscar in the best supporting actress category on Sunday. Related Stories “I knew from the first hour something was off,” one person wrote on X about Taylor, to which she replied, “The world holds so much misery that miserable hearts forget the face of happiness.” The actress continued, “They grow comfortable being sore losers, so when they see real sportsmanship it unsettles them! like holy water touching a demon. Because clapping for someone else’s victory requires something many people never learned…how to win …

The best massage guns in the UK to relieve sore, tired muscles | Fitness

The best massage guns in the UK to relieve sore, tired muscles | Fitness

Published by Sam Flores

Massage guns are often pitched at the highly active. They can help you warm up for workouts, accelerate recovery and generally keep things loose and injury-free. However, you don’t have to be training for an Ironman triathlon to benefit from a percussive pummelling. A good session can also alleviate the general soreness, stiffness and pain that comes from desk-bound days and the daily grind – all without having to cough up for a spell on a masseuse’s table or be handled by a stranger. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. These personal-care power tools use rapid, repetitive pressure and vibrations to penetrate tired muscles, with a selection of heads, variable speeds and even automated routines to tailor treatments towards tight trouble spots. Dozens of massage guns are available from various brands, and you can spend anything from £50 to £500. But not all muscle massage guns are made equal. To find out which gun massagers give the best bang for your buck, …

“Sore loser’s crusade”: Lawmakers react to FBI raid on Georgia election center

“Sore loser’s crusade”: Lawmakers react to FBI raid on Georgia election center

Published by Sam Flores

Lawmakers and state officials in Georgia are sounding off in the wake of a Wednesday FBI raid on an Atlanta-area election center. The raid was launched in hopes of finding documentation and records related to the 2020 election. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., called a “sore loser’s crusade” by President Donald Trump. “From Minnesota to Georgia, on display to the whole world is a President spiraling out of control, wielding federal law enforcement as an unaccountable instrument of personal power and revenge,” Ossoff said. Fulton County Commission Chair Robb Pitts said he was “not surprised” that the center was raided. “We’ve known all along that Fulton County has been a target for obvious reasons,” Pitts said at a Wednesday press conference, calling the prior elections “legal” and “fair.” Pitts added that the counted votes were “secure” in the county’s possession, but he after their seizure by the FBI could “no longer satisfy … that those ballots are still secure.” Fulton County Democratic Commissioner Mo Ivory called the raid “an assault on voters.” Fulton County Commissioner Mo …

I asked a physical therapist how to alleviate a sore back, and she recommended these three exercises to help restore balance between the hips, core, and upper back

I asked a physical therapist how to alleviate a sore back, and she recommended these three exercises to help restore balance between the hips, core, and upper back

Published by Jenni Sidey

Are you suffering from a sore back, mild discomfort or even chronic back pain? There could be a number of reasons why it’s happening. Physical therapist and director of Physical Therapy Central Devin Trachman explains that standing or sitting in prolonged positions or repetitive muscle use can overload the spine and surrounding tissues. “If you sit slouched with a forward-head posture, this increases the load on the neck and spine dramatically,” she says. You may like The further forward your head gets, the harder the muscles of the neck and upper back have to work to keep your head up. “This leads to more fatigue, tightness and pain.” Similarly, if you stand with locked knees or your weight shifted onto one leg, you are adding extra stress to your lower back instead of distributing it through the hips and legs. “This can lead to aching, compression in the lower back and muscular fatigue,” she says. But there is something you can do to fix these issues. “Give your spine the combination of variety, support and …

‘A sore throat led to incurable cancer diagnosis – I didn’t think I’d see my kids grow up’

‘A sore throat led to incurable cancer diagnosis – I didn’t think I’d see my kids grow up’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter A mother of two, who once feared she would not live to see her children grow up after a persistent sore throat led to an incurable blood cancer diagnosis, has expressed profound gratitude to be alive 16 years later. Deb Gascoyne, 50, from Hagley, West Midlands, was just 34 when a precautionary blood test in July 2009 detected smouldering myeloma, an early form of blood cancer. Mrs Gascoyne, who shares her home with husband Nick, 50, and their children, Rebecca, 21, and Sam, 19, credits a nurse’s last-minute decision to take blood samples that day with an early diagnosis that potentially saved her life. Despite experiencing two relapses over the years, Mrs Gascoyne has celebrated numerous significant family milestones. She has also dedicated herself to fundraising, aiming to raise £250,000 to …