Start on all fours. Extend your right arm in front of you and your left leg behind, actively reaching in opposite directions.

1. Lie on your stomach and place your hands directly under your shoulders with your palms flat on the floor. 2. Press up, ...

From standing, bend the knees as if sitting back into an invisible chair, keeping the chest lifted and the spine long while ...

Brad: There you go. It's very simple. Mike: So the three common motions to help with centralisation are first spinal flexion going forward. Mike: Extension, or going backwards. Mike: And then you have ...

It's not your chair's fault—it's the inactivity that comes with most desk-based jobs that’s wreaking havoc on your back. That's certainly been my experience, and certified personal trainer Carter Lee ...

Lower back pain is one of the most ubiquitous health complaints in the world. In fact, the World Health Organization says that low back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide—but ...

You laced up your sneakers (or put on barre socks), had your pre-workout snack and are ready to dive headfirst into your workout. We admire your motivation. However, experts stress it’s vital to ...

Gluing yourself to a chair or couch for prolonged periods can tighten the hip flexors (the muscles at the front of your hip that help lift your leg) while simultaneously weakening the glutes, Pavao ...

A 15-second stretch could trigger your body’s ‘rest and digest’ reflex and create a feeling of calm, a new study suggests. Shoulder and back stretches may temporarily lower blood pressure and help the ...

It feels good to stretch after a long walk or weight-lifting session. Stretching reduces stiffness and encourages relaxation. Even during the workday, a quick stretch can feel revitalizing. Unless you ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Most people will experience ...

While many of us think about stretching as something to do after a run or a strength-training session, lower-impact activities like walking can cause muscle stiffness or soreness, too. Even shorter ...