If there’s one underrated and under-appreciated fitness routine, it’s a good stretching exercise. Many people focus on building muscle and improving aerobic fitness, but flexibility often takes a back ...
Sure, pressing heavy dumbbells over your head is downright badass. But if your shoulders creak like an old floorboard or your hips feel like they need an oil change, that PR won’t be *quite* as ...
I like a good pump like the next person, but I also like to measure fitness in different ways. For some people – including me – being fit can mean being more flexible and mobile, and lifting dumbbells ...
Tilt your head gently from side to side to ease neck tension and encourage better posture. This might also help with morning stiffness.
That pre-workout stretching routine you learned in high school gym class might be sabotaging your performance more than helping it. For decades, fitness culture has promoted stretching myths that ...
If you have ever been to the gym, especially as a girl, chances are you would have experienced the overwhelming feeling of being out of place and in over your head. As you scanned the room, looking at ...
Any pet owners out there know we’re getting it wrong. As your cat or pooch will show you, when it comes to starting your day right, it’s all about stretching. Before working out or going for an early ...
Stretching your chest and upper back muscles helps reverse the slouching effect caused by long hours of sitting or screen time Consistent stretching helps you stay mindful of your body’s alignment, ...
From stretching straps to foam rollers, this inexpensive exercise gear will start your year off on fitter footing ...