Flexibility
The latest Flexibility breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Fit&Well
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Increase your flexibility at any age with these five physical therapist-approved stretchesA physical therapist shares the five stretches he gives to nearly everyone to fix their posture, gait and flexibility
By Becks Shepherd Published
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A new study says indoor cycling is more effective than physio to treat hip pain—here’s the exact plan the participants followedAnd it takes less than an hour a week
By Sam Rider Published
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A pelvic health physical therapist says these are the three exercises you should be doing to improve your hip mobilityAre your hips a weak point?
By Lou Mudge Published
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These six exercises can relieve tight hips, according to an exercise physiologistBuilding stronger hips could reduce tension
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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These yoga block mobility drills are a game-changer for stiff shouldersThese three simple exercises really helped my client
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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A physical therapist says these are the three hip stretches you should be doing if you spend hours each day sittingCounteract inactivity in three simple steps
By Lou Mudge Published
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Prepare for a day at a desk with this trainer’s five-minute morning routineThis routine is easy to follow, and focuses on your wrists, ankles and breathing
By Lou Mudge Published
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If you only have five minutes to move, a trainer recommends doing this mobility routine to stretch out your hips, back, and thighsSqueeze some mobility work into your day with Joslyn Thompson Rule’s routine
By Ruth Gaukrodger Published
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I tried doing hip openers every day and was surprised by the resultsI highly recommend trying this 30-day mobility challenge
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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These are the four stretches you need to do regularly for happy hips, according to this yoga teacher and former professional ballet dancerThis short stretch session only takes four minutes
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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A physical therapist says you can ease your back pain and increase spinal mobility with these four exercisesTry these spinal stretches to ease stiffness and discomfort
By Lou Mudge Published
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A physical therapist says doing these exercises for three weeks can improve shoulder stiffness and mobilityYour shoulder may feel immobile due to a lack of control, not a lack of flexibility
By Lou Mudge Published
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This stretching technique can help relieve stiffness and improve your mobility—a yoga instructor explains how to do itIf you don’t enjoy being told how to move, intuitive stretching might be for you
By Lou Mudge Published
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Use this trainer’s five favorite abs stretches to recover faster after your next core workoutTry these quick stretches to help your core muscles relax
By Lou Mudge Published
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My back hurts when I lift anything overhead—an osteopath explains how to fix thisAddress core and postural weaknesses to boost your lift things overhead pain-free
By Sam Rider Published
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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 monthAvoid 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 dayDrawing 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-workoutI 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 mobilityAdding 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 youthfulThe 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 exerciseDo 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 homeMobilize 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 movesBanish 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 longevityI’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 testAll 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 painTry 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 doThey’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 expertYou’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 strengthThis workout targets tension, rebuilds strength and improves mobility
By Becks Shepherd Published
