Stretching and breathing go hand in hand. In fact, instead of timing each stretch, hold it for 2-3 breath cycles. Since breathing is the first and last thing we do on this Earth, it makes sense to be ...
Stand up straight with arms at your sides, then bend your knees slightly and hinge at your hips. Slowly lift your arms out to ...
The shoulder mobility exercises and stretches in this video are exactly what I've used to go from a desk jockey who could hardly put his shirt on without feeling shoulder pain to a fit 35-year-old who ...
Your thoracic spine, or T-spine, makes up the area typically referred to as the mid-back. You probably feel it bend as you ...
Sometimes at the end of a long, stressful day, your upper body might feel more like a claw than a human torso. Sitting for prolonged periods, especially in the crossed-legged pose, and looking at ...
Flexibility is a common component of recommended exercise for people of all ages, and new research suggests that people who are more flexible may live longer. The study used 20 joint movements ...
Whatever your fitness regimen, one thing you probably don't want to be skipping is quad stretches. Perhaps you sit all day (just us?), or, at the other end of the spectrum, you're used to exerting ...
Stretching can help people of all ages maintain flexibility and mobility. Physical therapist Dr. Gregory Minnis recommends foam rollers, slant boards, and stretching straps to help you safely complete ...
Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. People often bemoan gray hair and wrinkled skin as some of the most unpleasant ...