Flexibility

Rhythmic Diaries: 'Quitting Made Me Realize my Love of the Sport'

Elaine Dai | Posted 04.17.2012

Elaine Dai

On the first day of school I remember being asked to share something unique to me, and I immediately blurted out "rhythmic gymnastics."

The Yoga Pose You Never Thought You Could Do

Posted 02.27.2012

In honor of World Yoga Day, we asked friends and fellow HuffPost editors to submit photos of themselves or their loved ones in poses they once believe...

Flexibility Fixes for Golfers and Tennis Players

Stacey Nemour | Posted 03.10.2012

Stacey Nemour

Regularly playing a one-sided sport that for the most part uses a single side of the body, such as bowling, baseball and racket sports, can cause one ...

10 Flex Mistakes You Didn't Know You Made

Kyra Cavanaugh | Posted 03.06.2012

Kyra Cavanaugh

Many organizations think the work stops once they approve a flex, but really it's just beginning. Read on to see if you've made any of these implementation mistakes.

Are You an Additive Person or a Subtractive One?

Lisa Earle McLeod | Posted 02.04.2012

Lisa Earle McLeod

The way people approach seemingly small disagreements about food reveals a lot about the way they approach life, and whether they're additive or subtractive thinkers.

The Danger of Inflexibility in a Flexible World

Terry Newell | Posted 12.07.2011

Terry Newell

Whether on the left or the right of the political spectrum, Americans are increasingly setting litmus tests for candidates that do neither the candidates nor the nation much good.

Work-Life's Missing Ingredient -- Clear Definitions and Good Implementation

Cali Williams Yost | Posted 12.07.2011

Cali Williams Yost

As I contemplated what to write about in my post for National Work and Family Month, an interesting piece of research crossed my desk entitled, "Are Family-Friendly Workplace Practices a Valuable Firm Resource?"

State and Local Funding Flexibility Act: Shrewd Shuffling or a Shell Game?

Posted 09.13.2011

The controversial “State and Local Funding Flexibility Act” passed through the House Education and Workforce Committee Wednesday. The bill, par...

Get Flexible For Martial Arts Training

Stacey Nemour | Posted 05.25.2011

Stacey Nemour

If you include regular stretching before and after training, it can help keep your body youthful for the rest of your life!

Fore-Max -- The Toughest Workout in the U.S.

Margie Goldsmith | Posted 05.25.2011

Margie Goldsmith

The work-out is an intense combination of squats, lunges, push ups, crab walks, and spiders, either using your own body as resistance or with medicine balls, straps, and physioballs.

Seven Signs the Recession's Still Ramming Us

Richard Laermer | Posted 05.25.2011

Richard Laermer

This is not a rant. It's a reintroduction to something you knew in 2009 all too well: The Great Recession. People tried to tell us it was over. I, li...

Flexibility at Any Age: Part 2

Stacey Nemour | Posted 11.17.2011

Stacey Nemour

Increased flexibility will help you to perform life's daily activities with ease and help reduce the risk of muscle, joint and tendon injuries.

The Spontaneous Friend

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 11.17.2011

Dr. Irene S. Levine

About three years ago, writer Rachel Bertsche moved from New York to Chicago with her husband-to-be, leaving behind her friends, her job and a city sh...

Dan Froomkin

White House Launches Push For Workplace Flexibility

HuffingtonPost.com | Dan Froomkin | Posted 05.25.2011

Two out of three American families are so-called "juggler families," in which parents are forever trying to balance the needs of their job with the ne...

Be Flexible!

Mike Robbins | Posted 11.17.2011

Mike Robbins

Being flexible is not about being weak, wimpy, or passive. Flexibility is a conscious choice. As we enhance our ability to be flexible, our life can and will expand exponentially.

Creating Workplace Flexibility: We're All In This Together

Kathie Lingle | Posted 11.17.2011

Kathie Lingle

There is still a lot of misinformation out there and workplaces that are resistant to change. Research shows that workplace flexibility can indeed be a win-win, both improving lives and strengthening business.

The Flexibility of Your Body Correlates With the Flexibility of Your Arteries

Dr. Soram Khalsa | Posted 11.17.2011

Dr. Soram Khalsa

In middle-aged and older people, better flexibility in their body was associated with less arterial stiffening. It is exciting to see how modern science is confirming yogic knowledge.

Fitness Rain Or Shine

Stacey Nemour | Posted 11.17.2011

Stacey Nemour

Instead of making excuses and letting yourself go. Set the intention to work out -- rain or shine!

Flexibility At Any Age

Stacey Nemour | Posted 11.17.2011

Stacey Nemour

Flexibility is key to working out at your highest level because it increases the range of motion in your sport or daily activity which burns more calories. Ninety-eight percent of injuries are due to a lack of flexibility.

Meditation Made Easy

Stacey Nemour | Posted 11.17.2011

Stacey Nemour

Now relax and deepen your breathing and say to yourself, I now let loose, let go and let God (or Buddha, Jesus, My Higher Self or whatever feels the most comfortable).

3 Travel Lessons: The Advantage of Persistence, Flexibility and an Upgrade

Terry Gardner | Posted 11.17.2011

Terry Gardner

If you know you left a valuable piece of equipment in the wall of a hotel room, keep calling to inquire because your persistence may pay off like mine did.

Recession or Deprivation? What Happens When You Give Up The Very Things That May Help You Thrive?

Brooke Siler | Posted 11.17.2011

Brooke Siler

It's simply hard to convince most people that Pilates isn't a luxury but a necessity when it comes to thriving in tough times

Gumby Is My Mascot

Richard Laermer | Posted 11.17.2011

Richard Laermer

Those who "have Gumby" participate. Not ones to sit idly by and watch from the sidelines, these are the folks who jump in and use their wits and intellect to get the job done.

Gumby Is The Meaning of Life (Amen!)

Richard Laermer | Posted 11.17.2011

Richard Laermer

Gumby is more than ever becoming key to success in whatever world you tool around in. Gumby is attitude. Gumby is action. Gumby is results.