<![CDATA[ Latest from Fit&Well in Flexibility ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ If you have sore shoulders, you may be overusing this muscle—here are two exercises a physical therapist recommends to improve mobility and stability ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/if-you-have-sore-shoulders-you-may-be-overusing-this-muscle-here-are-two-exercises-a-physical-therapist-recommends-to-improve-mobility-and-stability/ mNftV3mMKr5sVrLRYBYp9R Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I eased my hormonal hip pain with one simple stretch—here’s what I did ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/i-eased-my-hormonal-hip-pain-with-one-simple-stretch-heres-what-i-did/ nsaRrWsE9nU7DEMpfZgFu Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:52:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ A physical therapist recommends this 15-minute resistance band routine to build strong ankles and reduce your risk of injury ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/a-physical-therapist-recommends-this-15-minute-resistance-band-routine-to-build-strong-ankles-and-reduce-your-risk-of-injury/ NJgkfkk7TLz4PfK9R6UPmW Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve used this simple mobility exercise with every client I’ve ever coached to ease stiffness, boost mobility and improve posture ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/ive-used-this-simple-mobility-exercise-with-every-client-ive-ever-coached-to-ease-stiffness-boost-mobility-and-improve-posture/ TTh7e4p9egfsDHdbJ9dSD9 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:49:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ This small ball can unlock your mobility, and it’s under $10 on Amazon ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/this-small-ball-can-unlock-your-mobility-and-its-under-usd10-on-amazon/ TDxCg7YkpFV6JS2wUQhh5B Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Your joints need to move to feel good”—a certified trainer shares the gentle mobility routine he uses with seniors to soothe joint stiffness after 60 ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/your-joints-need-to-move-to-feel-good-a-certified-trainer-shares-the-gentle-mobility-routine-he-uses-with-seniors-to-soothe-joint-stiffness-after-60/ SKJHuGDf4Fh78YrxqtbXuk Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A physical therapist says that poor ankle mobility is a primary driver of falls and balance issues later in life—here’s how to improve it ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/a-physical-therapist-says-that-poor-ankle-mobility-is-a-primary-driver-of-falls-and-balance-issues-later-in-life-heres-how-to-improve-it/ eXqT3iSUSfS3sfv6LDgWMR Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 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 moves ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/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-moves/ iHJv22kc6mLw2NMNDCck6j Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I use this mobility drill with all my personal training clients—here’s why you should try it ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/i-use-this-mobility-drill-with-all-my-personal-training-clients-heres-why-you-should-try-it/ 4Uemqwvk7QCb6xDSdVDN Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a personal trainer who works with seniors—these three moves can help protect your hips and spine ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/im-a-personal-trainer-who-works-with-seniors-these-three-moves-can-help-protect-your-hips-and-spine/ ozmpsr22Ve8ttytXvs8qhL Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can’t touch your toes? A stretching coach shares a five-move plan to improve flexibility safely ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/cant-touch-your-toes-a-stretching-coach-shares-a-five-move-plan-to-improve-flexibility-safely/ D4GrGMXqNcEzBZQbJtnFgQ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A 63-year-old Pilates teacher says this eight-minute mobility routine will reduce stiffness, boost flexibility and keep you supple as you age ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/a-63-year-old-pilates-teacher-says-this-eight-minute-mobility-routine-will-reduce-stiffness-boost-flexibility-and-keep-you-supple-as-you-age/ dBJ9p7fNzfwvNJBpCTtvmJ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Bad posture at your desk is showing up behind the wheel, warns this physical therapist—here’s how to fix it ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/bad-posture-at-your-desk-is-showing-up-behind-the-wheel-warns-this-physical-therapist-heres-how-to-fix-it/ ZN6MJH4ermjaQut6fvXRkA Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:00:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried this one daily stretch for a month and it helped keep my back mobile and pain-free ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/i-tried-this-one-daily-stretch-for-a-month-and-it-helped-keep-my-back-mobile-and-pain-free/ 3hToVsDrveNpH8SifBXiU3 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:08:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a personal trainer and I end every long commute with these four stretches ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/im-a-personal-trainer-and-i-end-every-long-commute-with-these-four-stretches/ WVfYJZvmhicMxnRPZET2zU Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:54:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ A Pilates instructor’s go-to daily stretching routine for staying mobile and pain-free ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/a-pilates-instructors-go-to-daily-stretching-routine-for-staying-mobile-and-pain-free/ CzLDeDC6dhb2mcU8BoFCK Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 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 it ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/a-physical-therapist-says-the-way-you-sit-and-stand-might-be-the-cause-of-your-back-pain-heres-why-and-how-to-correct-it/ C2KojFxaYuRioiMsdtsSuU Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A personal trainer says this one exercise can open up your chest, stretch your shoulders and strengthen your upper back ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/wall-slides/ gJVDiFeqMThJkbfrBkzyij Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A Johns Hopkins-trained spinal surgeon says these are the two stretches you should be doing if you work at a desk ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/a-johns-hopkins-trained-spinal-surgeon-says-these-are-the-two-stretches-you-should-be-doing-if-you-work-at-a-desk/ u4gkWsB5vLp4MpsRyFMEvK Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is your desk job making you stiff? A doctor swears by this simple stretch for soothing his achy shoulders ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/is-your-desk-job-making-you-stiff-a-doctor-swears-by-this-simple-stretch-for-soothing-his-achy-shoulders/ hrUfT8Bm73HRvX95Veg85P Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked an occupational therapist why being on my feet all day makes my back hurt—here’s what she had to say ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/i-asked-an-occupational-therapist-why-being-on-my-feet-all-day-makes-my-back-hurt-heres-what-she-had-to-say/ 8WvMezqSToDUQw6eWcUD4P Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ If you work at a desk, a Pilates teacher recommends these three yoga strap moves to loosen up hunched shoulders ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/if-you-work-at-a-desk-a-pilates-teacher-recommends-these-three-yoga-strap-moves-to-loosen-up-hunched-shoulders/ 9ZRCiwL3tEg6E48fGSpS8f Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:16:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ An osteopath urges everyone to do this one daily stretch to undo the damage caused by prolonged sitting—it only takes three minutes ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/an-osteopath-urges-everyone-to-do-this-one-daily-stretch-to-undo-the-damage-caused-by-prolonged-sitting-it-only-takes-three-minutes/ 2t9ws4RCHEFPe7gPGVTeTW Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:39:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked a physical therapist why my heels don't stay on the floor when I squat—here's what he had to say ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/i-asked-a-physical-therapist-why-my-heels-dont-stay-on-the-floor-when-i-squat-heres-what-he-had-to-say/ f5YSqgAg7qP273WvsCz3W6 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 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 back ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/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-back/ sRnywJexXiXzTezeUitTN9 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a personal trainer who spends a lot of time sitting—I don’t let a day pass without doing these four stretches ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/im-a-personal-trainer-who-spends-a-lot-of-time-sitting-i-dont-let-a-day-pass-without-doing-these-four-stretches/ 38TzVGbPJQQrtGL6Ln7oGH Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:04:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Back feeling weak or stiff? This is my favorite exercise to mobilize my spine first thing in the morning and last thing at night ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/back-feeling-weak-or-stiff-this-is-my-favorite-exercise-to-mobilize-my-spine-first-thing-in-the-morning-and-last-thing-at-night/ XQgfgHp2hWB4r9azJbzJeC Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stiff shoulders and back? This is my favorite stretch to reverse the damage from sitting at your desk ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/stiff-shoulders-and-back-this-is-my-favorite-stretch-to-reverse-the-damage-from-sitting-at-your-desk/ rWLgd6LFUMgsvSFNp8HnRc Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I started my day doing this one stretch from bed for 30 days and it made a big difference to my hip mobility ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/i-started-my-day-doing-this-one-stretch-from-bed-for-30-days-and-it-made-a-big-difference-to-my-hip-mobility/ rUfXusKCRxYDXDBwBs8JHn Mon, 22 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 08:50:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is one of the best upper-body exercises to try if you sit at a desk all day ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/this-is-one-of-the-best-upper-body-exercises-to-try-if-you-sit-at-a-desk-all-day/ LRN5CNwfyBFt5k9FVLW4En Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why menopause causes frozen shoulder—and six exercises to help ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/why-menopause-causes-frozen-shoulder-and-six-exercises-to-help/ uX3FrkfJkgUATFGxUoatZh Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stretching can be a powerful tool to help the over-60s feel their best—combat aches and pains with these five assisted stretches ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/stretching-can-be-a-powerful-tool-to-help-the-over-60s-feel-their-best-combat-aches-and-pains-with-these-five-assisted-stretches/ PVzF5seQSwwuD34RBKe4sL Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I added this breathing technique to my flexibility routine and it helped me get a deeper stretch ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/i-added-this-breathing-technique-to-my-flexibility-routine-and-it-helped-me-get-a-deeper-stretch/ uhcYC2sq9ksQgiRpJTvJ7H Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A physical therapist says everyone who sits for long periods should be doing these three stretches to combat tight hips ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/a-physical-therapist-says-everyone-who-sits-for-long-periods-should-be-doing-these-three-stretches-to-combat-tight-hips/ biYGq3G5TrNsJyeURTvaiU Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:05:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A physical therapist taught me this standing mobility circuit to protect my spine as I age—here’s how it feels after four weeks ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/a-physical-therapist-taught-me-this-standing-mobility-circuit-to-protect-my-spine-as-i-age-heres-how-it-feels-after-four-weeks/ 2KXQs6bazr2PjT2zgZCfs4 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:10:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Three seated stretches to promote joint health and better posture you can do at your desk ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/three-seated-stretches-to-promote-joint-health-and-better-posture-you-can-do-at-your-desk/ TWe7Au6ksZVpD8ZVLDhyAa Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:10:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ I did two minutes of deep squat holds every day for a month and my hip mobility is better than ever ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/i-did-two-minutes-of-deep-squat-holds-every-day-for-a-month-and-my-hip-mobility-is-better-than-ever/ uGksSX2JbzuynGTJGpPrGb Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:10:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ I did this five-minute hip mobility routine for 30 days—here are the three ways it changed my body ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/i-did-this-five-minute-hip-mobility-routine-for-30-days-here-are-the-three-ways-it-changed-my-body/ uvskiGoGe64f3UnEQEpa6S Wed, 19 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ New to exercise? A personal trainer suggests doing these three mobility tests before you pick up a weight ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/new-to-exercise-a-personal-trainer-suggests-doing-these-three-mobility-tests-before-you-pick-up-a-weight/ nDXaMVjmyyuxH5Nnc2kC4W Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ No time to move today? Try this three-minute routine from a physical therapist to maintain your flexibility ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/no-time-to-move-today-try-this-three-minute-routine-from-a-physical-therapist-to-maintain-your-flexibility/ vahamth3ni9SzUe7jKcpxh Thu, 06 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 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 me ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/ive-interviewed-yoga-teachers-physical-therapists-and-personal-trainers-here-are-the-five-stretches-theyve-recommended-that-have-actually-made-a-difference-for-me/ eWzjm5CN2tEtciNZ7rJdrB Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:23:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ A trainer says these five moves target the most common problem areas in the over-60s ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/a-trainer-says-these-five-stretches-target-the-most-common-problem-areas-in-the-over-60s/ SXr9JbeUPTj8WmhtbUB84S Sat, 01 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:41:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ A physical therapist says three stretches will help to loosen your tight lower back ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/a-physical-therapist-says-three-stretches-will-help-to-loosen-your-tight-lower-back/ mJNbhavipbEFRXPbSJDvNT Fri, 31 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This two-minute routine is a physical therapist’s secret for fixing the damage of sitting all day—and it instantly helped my stress ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/this-two-minute-routine-is-a-physical-therapists-secret-for-fixing-the-damage-of-sitting-all-day-and-it-instantly-helped-my-stress/ N7NJCZMhqtGeYj6LNbWEpN Thu, 30 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A physical therapist says you can ease age-related stiffness in your hips with these three simple stretches ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/a-physical-therapist-says-you-can-ease-age-related-stiffness-in-your-hips-with-these-three-simple-stretches/ 5qSwuyhoDcv2EXhAXQ8NiT Wed, 29 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This daily stretching routine eases muscle stiffness, improves flexibility and boosts circulation—and it takes two minutes ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/this-daily-stretching-routine-eases-muscle-stiffness-improves-flexibility-and-boosts-circulation-and-it-takes-two-minutes/ 53cAJSX4EQc5kVDdPodSNH Mon, 27 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “A long muscle is a strong muscle”—use this trainer’s full-body mobility flow before your next workout to unlock greater strength ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/a-long-muscle-is-a-strong-muscle-use-this-trainers-full-body-mobility-flow-before-your-next-workout-to-unlock-greater-strength/ fwYGMLEiWrspCr3QJ6JAVa Sun, 26 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 08:48:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why menopause causes hip pain and five exercises to treat it ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/why-menopause-causes-hip-pain-and-five-exercises-to-treat-it/ KxTGFn4ikg7SpPgYbLESU7 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:45:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Increase your flexibility at any age with these five physical therapist-approved stretches ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/increase-your-flexibility-at-any-age-with-these-five-physical-therapist-approved-stretches/ 2gdUBwyv2gDbm34PP4SeY3 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A new study says indoor cycling is more effective than physio to treat hip pain—here’s the exact plan the participants followed ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/flexibility/a-new-study-says-indoor-cycling-is-more-effective-than-physio-to-treat-hip-pain-heres-the-exact-plan-the-participants-followed/ LBVwSEKQfD9nt7Uafdh29T Sun, 19 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000