Flexibility
The latest Flexibility breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Fit&Well
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I tried adopting this one simple habit after watching Netflix’s Blue Zone documentary and it made a huge difference to my mobility in just one month
Avoid the couch at the end of the day and try relaxing on the floor instead
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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I did four easy stretches every morning for a week and it helped melt away tension in my lower back in less than five minutes a day
Drawing on exercises from the McKenzie Method protocol, the key is to allow your lower back, glutes and legs to completely relax
By Sam Rider Published
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I tried this one simple stretch and it's completely changed the way I recover post-workout
I was amazed by how effective it was
By Lou Mudge Published
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An orthopedic physical therapist says you should be doing these three hip flexor stretches to improve your mobility
Adding these three simple moves into your work day could preserve your hip mobility into old age
By Lou Mudge Published
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A physical therapist shares the four moves he does to keep his spine feeling youthful
The moves are tailored to people who spend too much time sitting
By Alice Porter Published
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Steal this Pilates teacher's signature four-move warm-up to safely mobilize your spine before exercise
Do some flexion, extension, lateral bends, and rotation to keep back injuries at bay
By Sam Rider Published
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Use these seven science-backed stretches to treat lower-back pain and regain mobility at home
Mobilize your spine, promote healing and reduce the risk of future injury
By Sam Rider Published
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How I relieve back tension first thing in the morning—with just two simple moves
Banish back stiffness in just a few minutes
By Yanar Alkayat Published
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I did 10 minutes of mobility training every day for a month—here’s why it’s changed my whole approach to strength training for longevity
I’m not about to sell my dumbbells, but after a month of mobility training lifting heavy is no longer my sole focus
By Sam Rider Published
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A mobility coach recommends three daily stretches to unlock tight hips—I put them to the test
All you need is three minutes and these beginner-friendly moves
By Sam Rider Published
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I've been doing this stretch at my desk for the past six months and it's practically eradicated my shoulder pain
Try it the next time you're at your desk
By Alice Porter Published
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A physical therapist says these are the two simple stretches people who spend too much time sitting should do
They’re surprisingly effective, even if you have limited mobility
By Alice Porter Published
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This dynamic stretch is like a “reset button” for your upper-body posture, according to an expert
You’ll love this posture correcting stretch
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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Undo the damage of your desk job with this 10-minute routine that boosts hip mobility and strength
This workout targets tension, rebuilds strength and improves mobility
By Becks Shepherd Published
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My hips were so tight I couldn't sit cross-legged comfortably—here's the exact 28-day program that fixed that for me
Following this four-week plan helped me unlock my hip mobility
By Marina Leiva García Published
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I’m a personal trainer and I recommend this hip mobility routine to all of my clients with desk jobs
Moves to reduce stiffness and prevent injury
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
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I’m a fitness editor and these are the four moves I do every morning to keep my joints healthy—all while I’m still in my pajamas
Simple moves you can do while lying in bed or making coffee
By Yanar Alkayat Published
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A chiropractor says that these five exercises will fix your posture and your neck hump—here's what happened when I tried them
Posture-improving exercises that you can try at home
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
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Three gentle yoga poses you can do at your desk to relieve stiffness
An expert shares her top three yoga poses for desk workers
By Lou Mudge Published
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I’m a personal trainer and this is the one move I recommend to open up your mid back
Wave goodbye to stiffness and improve your mobility by threading the needle
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
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A physical therapist says bad posture is mostly caused by these four common lifestyle factors—here’s how to overcome them
Try these three simple exercises and strengthen those crucial muscles
By Alice Porter Published
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I’ve pulled a muscle in my back (again!)—here’s what to do next according to a physio, osteopath and chiropractor
Tweaked your back again? You’re not alone. Here’s what to do, straight from the experts
By Sam Rider Published
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A ballet teacher says these three yoga poses are where to start if you want to develop the mobility of a dancer
If you’ve ever envied the mobility of ballet dancers, here are three basic stretches to get started
By Lou Mudge Published
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I tried this three-minute stretching routine for my back after hours of gardening and it really helped
The first movement in particular opened up my hips to relieve tension in my back
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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Stretching alone might not improve your flexibility—here's what you should do instead, according to a physical therapist
Nerve flossing can release tight muscles, improve pain, and increase mobility
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
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"The world's greatest stretch is too demanding for beginners"—here are six better alternatives, according to a certified stretch therapist
Don't believe the hype—swap the WGS for these entry-level alternatives
By Sam Rider Published
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A physical therapist recommends these five hip stretches to undo the damage of sitting
Move your hips in different directions to improve your hip mobility
By Lou Mudge Published
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How to actually reduce stiffness in your hips, according to a yoga instructor
The five things Mara Cimatoribus recommends to everyone with tight hips
By Alice Porter Published
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A certified stretch therapist says these are the best knee-friendly stretches to keep daily aches and pains at bay
Stretch away muscle tightness with these five gentle exercises
By Sam Rider Published