Flexibility
The latest Flexibility breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Fit&Well
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My chronic pain was keeping me awake until I started doing this gentle mobility routine before bedThis is how I managed something called painsomnia
By Lou Mudge Published
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I tried the 10-minute mobility workout a strength trainer has been doing for over 20 years—here’s why I’ll be making it a permanent fixture in my training programTry this no-equipment, full-body workout to improve joint health and reduce risk of injury
By Ciara McGinley Published
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Can you pass this simple home mobility test? Here’s how to do it and how to improvePracticing it can also improve your posture
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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A personal trainer recommends this three-move stretch routine to all her senior clients, and they can all be done either seated or standingImprove your mobility and flexibility without having to get on the floor
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
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If you have sore shoulders, you may be overusing this muscle—here are two exercises a physical therapist recommends to improve mobility and stabilityThese moves are great for anyone who spends hours working at a desk
By Lou Mudge Published
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I eased my hormonal hip pain with one simple stretch—here’s what I didMy monthly hip pain was a nightmare until I started doing this
By Lou Mudge Published
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A physical therapist recommends this 15-minute resistance band routine to build strong ankles and reduce your risk of injuryPlus, the benefits of including ankles in your strength workouts
By Alice Porter Published
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I’ve used this simple mobility exercise with every client I’ve ever coached to ease stiffness, boost mobility and improve postureUnlock your chest, upper back and shoulders with this one simple exercise
By Sam Rider Published
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This small ball can unlock your mobility, and it’s under $10 on AmazonUse a lacrosse ball to open up tight hips and improve your range of motion
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
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“Your joints need to move to feel good”—a certified trainer shares the gentle mobility routine he uses with seniors to soothe joint stiffness after 60Gently release tension in your lower back, hips, ankles, chest and shoulders
By Sam Rider Published
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A physical therapist says that poor ankle mobility is a primary driver of falls and balance issues later in life—here’s how to improve itPoor ankle mobility is more serious than you might think
By Lou Mudge Published
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A physiotherapist says you can prevent a number of daily aches and pains by mobilizing this area of your back regularly with these five simple movesUse these stretches and exercises to safeguard your spine from the effects of sedentary living
By Sam Rider Published
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I use this mobility drill with all my personal training clients—here’s why you should try itOne of my go-to exercises could transform how your body moves
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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I’m a personal trainer who works with seniors—these three moves can help protect your hips and spineStrengthening your lower body and core can help prevent injury
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
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Can’t touch your toes? A stretching coach shares a five-move plan to improve flexibility safelyPractice consistently and you could be touching your toes in a matter of weeks
By Katie Sims Published
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A 63-year-old Pilates teacher says this eight-minute mobility routine will reduce stiffness, boost flexibility and keep you supple as you ageCombine active stretches and static holds to release tension and improve mobility
By Sam Rider Published
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Bad posture at your desk is showing up behind the wheel, warns this physical therapist—here’s how to fix itTry these stretches to relieve muscle tension from driving
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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I tried this one daily stretch for a month and it helped keep my back mobile and pain-freeThe daily TLC for my spine helped offset discomfort from prolonged sitting
By Sam Rider Published
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I’m a personal trainer and I end every long commute with these four stretchesIf you spend a lot of time traveling, these moves can reduce stiffness and pain
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
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A Pilates instructor’s go-to daily stretching routine for staying mobile and pain-freeTry these nine simple moves to ease stiffness
By Katie Sims Published
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A physical therapist says the way you sit and stand might be the cause of your back pain—here’s why and how to correct itYour pelvic position matters
By Lou Mudge Published
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A personal trainer says this one exercise can open up your chest, stretch your shoulders and strengthen your upper backAnd it’s suitable for most people
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
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A Johns Hopkins-trained spinal surgeon says these are the two stretches you should be doing if you work at a deskPlus, three props that can help to support your spine if you spend a lot of time sitting
By Lou Mudge Published
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Is your desk job making you stiff? A doctor swears by this simple stretch for soothing his achy shouldersRelieve stiffness and tension in the shoulders with this one easy move
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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I asked an occupational therapist why being on my feet all day makes my back hurt—here’s what she had to sayStanding incorrectly can impact muscles, joints and even connective tissue
By Lou Mudge Published
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If you work at a desk, a Pilates teacher recommends these three yoga strap moves to loosen up hunched shouldersTry our expert instructor’s three favorite yoga strap exercises
By Lou Mudge Published
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An osteopath urges everyone to do this one daily stretch to undo the damage caused by prolonged sitting—it only takes three minutesUse it to prevent the common hunchback posture that afflicts desk workers
By Sam Rider Published
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I asked a physical therapist why my heels don't stay on the floor when I squat—here's what he had to sayTroubleshooting this common problem
By Lou Mudge Published
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I asked a physical therapist how to alleviate a sore back, and she recommended these three exercises to help restore balance between the hips, core, and upper backYou might be overloading your spine, combat the effects with these simple moves
By Lou Mudge Published
