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Summer/Fall 2008: To Stretch or Not to Stretch...
Winter 2005/2006: Something Old Something New – Walking with Poles!
Spring 2005: Training at the Gym - Practice Makes Perfect??
Summer 2004: From the Young to the Old - A Little Exercise Can Go a Long Way...
Spring 2003: Be Creative, Take the Gym Outdoors
Winter 2001-2002: Winter Yes, Hibernation No!
Fall 2001: Making your computer work station 'user-friendly'
Spring 2002: Be back-safe when stretching
Too much sitting will increase the likelihood of experiencing back and neck pain. Sitting for long periods puts a strain on the muscles, ligaments and joints of the spine. This typically occurs when the back muscles are tight and weak and poor posture such as slouching is adopted. Most of us do not stretch or strengthen our core stabilizing muscles of the spine in our regular workouts and many others do not exercise at all. This weakness not only makes it easier for the muscles to be strained directly it also allows a greater load to be placed on the ligaments and joints of the spine.
