Unfortunately, pain and injury can be a few downsides of an active lifestyle. A combination of genetics and incomplete cool-downs have led me to some pretty severe back issues over the years, and I ...

You may not have your sights set on an Olympic gymnastics career, but there are plenty of reasons to become more flexible—especially if you work a stationary job. There are all kinds of stretches— ...

If you've been waking up stiff, struggling with achy joints or feeling like your body just doesn't move the way it used to, you're not alone. But here's the feel-good news: A new study reveals that ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If your back hurts, you're not alone, especially if it's your low back that's achey. For one study, the ...

Let me share a simple yet powerful secret to feeling better every day, especially if you spend long hours sitting or just ...

Our core is an area we are constantly working — whether it's during a workout, maintaining our balance when walking or stabilizing us during daily movement. Despite how much we use the core, ...

The iliotibial (IT) band is one of those areas we don't think much about until it's too late. Poor form during exercise, weak glutes and hip flexors, and repetitive movements like running, walking and ...

Lower back pain can easily land you in bed with a stiffening inability to get up, but research shows that stretches for lower back pain can help prevent and ease discomfort, especially when you do ...

If you're in need of ways to reduce stiffness, introduce calm and move better, look no further than static stretches. After a vigorous workout or in the evening when your muscles have warmed up during ...

Drop your belly button towards the floor and arch your spine, lifting your chest and aiming the top of your head towards your ...

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Here are five relaxing moves to add to your postworkout routine.