Flexibility
The latest Flexibility breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Fit&Well
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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
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I’m a personal trainer who spends a lot of time sitting—I don’t let a day pass without doing these four stretchesI finish each day in front of a computer with these movements to open up my hips and back
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
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Back feeling weak or stiff? This is my favorite exercise to mobilize my spine first thing in the morning and last thing at nightStart or end your day with this animal-inspired exercise
By Sam Rider Published
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Stiff shoulders and back? This is my favorite stretch to reverse the damage from sitting at your deskTry this simple stretch to sooth stiff shoulders from sitting
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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I started my day doing this one stretch from bed for 30 days and it made a big difference to my hip mobilityIt also helped with my lower-back pain
By Alice Porter Published
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This is one of the best upper-body exercises to try if you sit at a desk all dayHere’s why I start and finish every working day with this simple stretch
By Sam Rider Published
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Why menopause causes frozen shoulder—and six exercises to helpExercises to do daily
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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Stretching can be a powerful tool to help the over-60s feel their best—combat aches and pains with these five assisted stretchesUse just a chair as your workout buddy for these exercises
By Lou Mudge Published
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I added this breathing technique to my flexibility routine and it helped me get a deeper stretchIf you find it hard to hold a stretch, breathwork could make it easier
By Ruth Gaukrodger Published
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A physical therapist says everyone who sits for long periods should be doing these three stretches to combat tight hipsIf you work at a desk or drive for a living, these exercises are for you
By Lou Mudge Published
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A physical therapist taught me this standing mobility circuit to protect my spine as I age—here’s how it feels after four weeksA simple routine with powerful results
By Katie Sims Published
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Three seated stretches to promote joint health and better posture you can do at your deskGently stretch your body and restore mobility without leaving your chair
By Lou Mudge Published
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I did two minutes of deep squat holds every day for a month and my hip mobility is better than everA daily practice can boost mobility, core strength and even digestion
By Sam Rider Published
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I did this five-minute hip mobility routine for 30 days—here are the three ways it changed my bodyThis is the best anti-desk mobility routine I’ve found
By Katie Sims Published
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New to exercise? A personal trainer suggests doing these three mobility tests before you pick up a weightKeep an eye on your mobility as you build strength
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
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No time to move today? Try this three-minute routine from a physical therapist to maintain your flexibilityQuick fixes that will help you stay limber
By Ruth Gaukrodger Published
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I’ve interviewed yoga teachers, physical therapists and personal trainers—here are the five stretches they’ve recommended that have actually made a difference for meThis sequence takes me less than 10 minutes
By Ruth Gaukrodger Published
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A trainer says these five moves target the most common problem areas in the over-60sImprove your mobility and stability in five simple steps
By Lou Mudge Published
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A physical therapist says three stretches will help to loosen your tight lower backIf you sit for hours, try these simple movements
By Lou Mudge Published
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This two-minute routine is a physical therapist’s secret for fixing the damage of sitting all day—and it instantly helped my stressDoing the whole routine took me exactly 1min 40 seconds
By Ruth Gaukrodger Published
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A physical therapist says you can ease age-related stiffness in your hips with these three simple stretchesStart your day with these stretches for improved hip mobility and comfort
By Lou Mudge Published
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This daily stretching routine eases muscle stiffness, improves flexibility and boosts circulation—and it takes two minutesTry out this yoga instructor’s go-to stretching routine
By Becks Shepherd Published
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“A long muscle is a strong muscle”—use this trainer’s full-body mobility flow before your next workout to unlock greater strengthImprove your range of motion and reduce injury risk with this eight-move warm-up
By Sam Rider Published
