Flexibility
The latest Flexibility breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Fit&Well
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A mobility expert recommends these six stretches for older adults with especially stiff jointsCombine these moves to unlock tightness in your spine, hips, shoulders and ankles
By Sam Rider Published
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The five-minute cool-down routine this expert recommends for people who usually skip itHelp your body transition from exercise to rest
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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Do you have weak wrists? A physical therapist shares four exercises to strengthen, stabilize and restore your wrist mobilityIf your wrists are your weakest link, try these drills
By Lou Mudge Published
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A yoga instructor says these are the four poses you should be doing to open your tight hips and build hip strength as you ageTight hips can reduce your mobility as you age—here’s how to fix them
By Lou Mudge Published
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Three moves to support your knees and alleviate joint pain, recommended by an orthopedic physical therapistThese exercises address three common causes of knee pain: tight hip flexors, tight inner thigh muscles and restricted ankle mobility
By Lou Mudge Published
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A physical therapist says to ditch the back braces and fix bad posture with these three moves insteadBack braces may seem like an easy fix, but they don’t address the root causes
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
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Alleviate extra stiff joints with this gentle four-move mobility routineHelp your body rediscover safe movement with these supported exercises
By Sam Rider Published
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If you experience hand pain from desk work, a certified hand therapist says you should do these three exercisesRelieve stiffness with these three gentle exercises
By Lou Mudge Published
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I asked a pelvic physical therapist how to fix my hip pain and her answer surprised meStretching your tight hips may not be enough
By Lou Mudge Published
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I tried doing prone spinal rotations every day for two weeks and my posture improved almost instantlyDoing this simple exercise opened up my mid-back and made it easier to sit taller
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
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I’m a certified trainer and this is the five-minute, full-body warm-up I get all my clients to memorizeReduce risk of injury and unlock improved performance with this quick but thorough routine
By Sam Rider Published
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A physical therapist says you can restore mobility to your hips with these four movements—no equipment requiredMoving your hips in all the ways they were designed to can reduce the pressure on your joints
By Lou Mudge Published
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Two stretches a physical therapist wishes desk workers would do to ease chronic tech neckStretch your aching muscles in just two steps
By Lou Mudge Published
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Correct your posture at any age with these four simple exercises, according to a personal trainer who works with seniorsStrengthen your back, shoulders and core, improve balance and mobility, and reduce chronic aches and pains with these moves
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
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The four most effective stretches for rounded posture from sitting at a deskIf you work a desk job and find yourself slouching forward, break up your day with these movements, recommended by a physical therapist
By Lou Mudge Published
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A physical therapist recommends improving your hip stability and mobility with this five-minute routineFor better hip mobility, you have to work on hip stability
By Lou Mudge Published
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Think you might be hypermobile? An exercise rehabilitation specialist says you can protect your joints with these six stabilizing exercisesMaster trainer Luke Meessmann explains how best to exercise when you’re hypermobile
By Sam Rider Published
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Struggling with perimenopausal hip pain? These four expert-backed moves can helpEase stiffness and increase mobility and flexibility
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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Do you have sore hips? I asked a pain specialist why this happens and how to improve itAn interventional pain physician recommends three exercises for improved hip mobility
By Lou Mudge Published
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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