Boy do I love to stretch.  I do it everywhere, even while standing in line at the grocery store.  Of course, not full out sitting on the floor, legs apart and arms out stretching, but the little stretches that don't cause too many heads to turn.  It feels so good and gives me energy.  Plus, there are so many benefits.  Stretching helps with relaxation, helps prevent injury, preserves range of motion in joints, increases circulation, reduces muscle tension and more.

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This weekend, while visiting some good friends, we went to the Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus. The only circus I’d ever been to was a small three-ring circus set up in a baseball field.

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For some people, exercise routines focus solely on building muscle. For others, their mission is to increase strength, improve balance, stamina and flexibility.

Read more: Work It To The Core! How Pilates Can Strengthen Your Core and Improve Your Way of Life

Vibration training involves doing basic exercises, such as squats, push-ups, lunges, and modified pull-ups on a vibrating platform. Vibration is transferred through the feet, hands, or butt, which are in contact with the vibrating plate or handlebars.

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Most health clubs and university fitness programs offer core strength and stability classes. Static exercises on unstable surfaces, such as Bosu balls, Swiss balls, and wobble boards are central components of most core-strengthening programs.

Read more: Static Core Exercises Do Not Build Functional Strength