Flexibility
The latest Flexibility breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Fit&Well
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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
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Why menopause causes hip pain and five exercises to treat itSuffer no more with these doctor and physical therapist-approved tips
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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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