Hit Like A Girl

Lower back hurting? Try these stretches for some relief.

1. Lie on your back and bring your knees to your chest in a fetal position. This stretches your erector spinae and quadratus laborum.

2. Lift one knee to your chest and grab it with your arms. Let your other leg remain on the floor. Switch legs and repeat. This stretches your hip flexor muscles.

Does it really matter, as long as you fit your workout in?

If one word could describe most people today it would be "busy". So, finding the best time to workout can be a challenge. There are a number of factors that can influence your workout slot including your family schedule, your job schedule, other commitments, when you feel your best, and exercise class availability.

But there are other physical factors that may influence your performance and the results you see from your workout routine.

Work your glutes with this variation of a side kick.

• Lie on you side with your knees bent
• Support your weight on your forearm and the elbow closest to the ground
• Keep your elbow directly under your shoulder for maximum support
• Keep your hips lifted off the ground

Try this technique if you don't have any lower back problems.

Sit on the floor with your knees bent and your heels on the floor. Lean back until you're halfway to the floor. Have your partner toss you a medicine ball. Maintain your position and toss the ball back as hard as you can.