Flexibility
The latest Flexibility breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Fit&Well
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Feeling stiff after a day at your desk? A physical therapist recommends these four stretches to help you bounce backMobility Simple exercises to ease pain
By Lucy Gornall Published
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If you have sore wrists from typing all day, these five stretches are for youworkout Five movements to stretch and strengthen wrists, from an expert trainer
By Ciara McGinley Published
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I did this one exercise every day for two weeks and it improved my posture and relieved my stiff hipsFeel-good movement One move, big difference
By Kat Storr Published
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A physical therapist says doing these five stretches every morning "will make you feel 10 years younger"Stretches These stretches are simple, effective, and can be completed in just five minutes
By Becks Shepherd Published
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Do you really need to cool down after a workout? I tried for 30 days—here's what happenedCool down Cooling down after exercise yielded some unexpected results
By Britteny Dee Published
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The move this expert trainer turns to relieve a tight lower backStretching Does your lower back feel stiff? Grab a dumbbell and use the Jefferson curl to decompress
By Sam Rider Published
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This expert trainer's "lazy hip mobility exercises" are great for when you're low on energy—I tried them and here's what I foundYou can still improve your hip mobility when you're low on energy with this two-stretch routine
By Lou Mudge Published
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Improve your mobility in just five minutes with this full-body routine from an expert coachworkout Simple exercises that target the whole body
By Alice Porter Published
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I did this spinal mobility routine every day for a week and it made my back feel so much betterworkout A few simple movements relieved my usual back pain
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
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I tried a five-minute posture-fixing shoulder mobility routine and the results surprised meMobility If you work at a desk, just five minutes can help you shake off shoulder tension
By Alice Porter Published
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I walk 7,000 steps a day and doing this one-minute stretch helps me avoid stiff hips and calvesWalking Do you stretch before you walk? This trainer thinks you should
By Lou Mudge Published
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The three big changes I made to get rid of my shoulder stiffness for goodWorking from home Desk job workers with upper-body pain, you might want to listen up
By Alice Porter Published
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Sore feet after a long day? Try this quick stretch to flex and relax your foot musclesWalking If you work on your feet all day, use this movement to relax the muscles in your feet
By Lou Mudge Published
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Four stretches every desk worker should use to keep their hips healthy and mobileLog off and hit the mat to reverse the damage caused by sitting at your desk all day
By Sam Rider Published
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A mobility coach says these are the three moves your hips need if you sit a lotMobility Try this simple hip mobility routine to offset the damage of your desk job
By Alice Porter Published
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A mobility expert recommends doing this one thing to loosen your hips, hamstrings and lower backWorkout Mobilize your lower body with this one move
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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I tried doing these four stretches after my run and they provided immediate relief for my stiff hips and legsrunning This five-minute routine helped me avoid my usual post-run aches
By Ruth Gaukrodger Published
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A physical therapist says these are the three stretches you should be doing to release stiff hips after a lower-body workoutWorkout Ease post-workout muscle soreness and improve your range of motion with these expert's straightforward stretches
By Lou Mudge Published
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My lower-back pain was awful until I tried this one stretch, recommended by an orthopedic physical therapistWorkout I've done the bretzel stretch every day for a week and it's been a revelation
By Lou Mudge Published
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Three stretches to do if you wake up with a sore neck and shoulders, according to a physical therapistWorkout A physical therapist says these are the three stretches you should be doing if you wake up with a stiff neck
By Lou Mudge Published
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I did a stretching routine every night before bed and was surprised at how effective it wasYoga Stretching before bed helped me release muscle tension, relax and sleep more soundly
By Amanda Mactas Published
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A physical therapist says desk workers should do these moves every hour—here's what happened when I tried them for a weekFeel-good movement Dr Andy Fata-Chan’s routine helped me limber up and improved my flexibility
By Ruth Gaukrodger Published
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I tried this physical therapist’s stretch to fix rounded shoulders and my spine has never felt betterFeel-good movement This physio's one move promises to "counteract your rounded posture"—I gave it a go and here's what I found
By Lou Mudge Published
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A trainer says you should do this one exercise if you want strong, healthy kneesWorkout Master the Bulgarian split squat and build your lower body
By Alice Porter Published
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A run coach says these seven stretches will "fix your tight hips" and improve your running formRunning Here's why your hip flexors are tight and how to release them
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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A movement specialist says you should start your day with dynamic stretching over static stretching—here’s whyFeel-good movement Conscious movements that can prepare you for a workout or everyday activities
By Jamie Killin Published
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Do this 30-second stretch from your desk every day to improve your mobility and reduce stiffnessPilates A Pilates instructor shares a movement that will address any imbalances developed from sitting in the same position all-day
By Alice Porter Published
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A flexibility expert says these are the three moves she would recommend doing "every single day"Yoga She swears by this simple five-minute routine
By Harry Bullmore Published
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This simple stretch is the key to better hill running, says a running expertRunning Your adductors are crucial for power and stability, so keep them in good working with this one stretch
By Camilla Artault Published
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