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Stretch of the Week: Sumo Squat Stretch

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For the second week of November, we will be performing a Sumo Squat Stretch. This stretch is also referred to as a Goddess Squat in the yoga world. You will feel this stretch in your groin and inner thigh muscles. It’s also a strengthening position for your Glutes and Quad muscles!

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Stretch of the Week: Side Angle Stretch

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Welcome back for another month of weekly stretches! This month we are stretching our inner thighs, and the first week we will be performing the Side Angle Stretch. You will feel the stretch from your groin muscles to your inner knee muscles, as well as in the side of your body from your hip to your armpit.

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Stretch of the Week: Partner Twist Stretch

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For the last week of October we will be performing a Partner Twist Stretch. This movement will stretch your outside hip muscles and also the lower back to mid back muscles.

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Stretch of the Week: Assisted Easy Seated Stretch

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As we approach Sweetest Day (on the 21st), this is a great week to grab your favorite stretching partner and perform the Assisted Easy Seated Stretch! But first, warm up by trying October’s first two stretches. Doing so will help to prepare both partner’s hips for this week’s stretch.

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Stretch of the Week: Assisted Side Angle Stretch

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Our second week of partner stretching is an Assisted Side Angle Stretch. You will feel this stretch in the sides of your body, but it also has a slight twist that will stretch your back. Since this stretch mimics a side lunge, it will stretch your inner thighs too!

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Stretch of the Week: Partner Down Dog Stretch

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Welcome to my favorite season, Fall! Since Sweetest Day is in October, I thought it would be fun to do a month of partner stretches. So grab the sweetest person in your life for the next few weeks of fun!

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Athletico Fantasy Football Injury Report: Week 4

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As we get ready to kickoff week four of the NFL season, fantasy football players should be paying attention to the injuries that are putting starters on the bench and backups on the field.

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Stretch of the Week: Triangle Pose

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We will be performing the Triangle Pose for our last week of our sink stretches. This one is taken from yoga and will stretch the sides of your body and possibly your hamstrings.

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