Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. If you’ve never experienced low back pain, just wait. Up to 80 ...

Recent advances in exercise physiology and biomechanics have refined our understanding of how diverse stretching techniques affect muscle properties. Contemporary studies have compared resistance ...

Lie face up on the edge of a bed or table so your legs hang off at 90-degree angles. From there, bring both knees toward your chest—keep your back still and flat—then slowly straighten one leg and let ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Both stretching and meditation significantly reduced cramp severity from baseline, with similar results between ...

Being able to do the splits is a remarkable feat. If you're not quite bendy enough to strike the pose (it me), you might think the splits are reserved for a select few elite. Don't count yourself out ...

Are your hamstrings tight? Mine too. I can just barely touch my toes, and that’s after some improvement thanks to semi-regular flexibility work. Tight hamstrings can get in the way of movements like ...

Seven poses to help you wake up and feel energized By Melinda Wenner Moyer Sep. 6, 2023 By Melinda Wenner Moyer Sep. 6, 2023 The last thing many people want to do when they wake up is exercise. But if ...

Road trips are a staple summer activity, but getting a stiff back after hours (upon hours...) of sitting can truly ruin the mood. That’s why, as you round out mile 100 on your way to the beach, ...

After battling lower back pain, I learned the importance of stretching and good form. You probably need a bit more stretch time too if a little hip or knee pain is holding you back. Focusing on key ...