Flexibility
The latest Flexibility breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Fit&Well
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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
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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
