Building Stronger Wrists and Hands
May 21, 2009 by Kris Jones
Filed under Weight Lifting
Your hand and wrist strength is often an overlooked area when it comes to weight lifting. But this area should not be neglected as it contributes in a big way to your lifts and your ability to not only lift the weight but hold it. This area dips into forearm strength but for this blog let’s just stick to your lower limb.
To develop your hand strength, there are some a myriad of exercises you can add to your regimen. First, finger tip pushups are great at strengthening your fingers and palm area. Also, hand grips work the same layers and …read more
Yoga Back to Work: Ease the Pain of Carpal Tunnel with Yoga
September 14, 2008 by Susan Watiker
Filed under Fitness
It’s Monday again, and time for millions of us to head back to the 9 to 5. For me, it also means copious amounts of writing and typing away on a keyboard, all on deadline. Let me tell you, that can add up to some significant, burning pain by the end of the day, at least for me.
While I’ve never used wrist splints, I can understand why many do. Without the added support they offer, work can get painful. I’ve been seeking alternative ways to ease the pain with massage, balms and ibuprofen. But ultimately what has really worked for me is a steady …read more




