Stretching your muscles is always important, but it becomes especially essential as you age and naturally lose some of your flexibility. If you’re looking to stay limber in middle age, stretching each ...
You practice quad stretches all the time in yoga, whether you’re aware that’s what you’re doing or not. But you might be more familiar with its opposite action, quad contraction--you know, that ...
Do you struggle with tight hamstrings, stiff quads, shoulder pain, or back discomfort as you age? You’re not alone! This Daily Yoga Stretches for Flexibility Over 40 | Hamstrings, Quads, Back & ...
Trainers say that hip openers can help you age more gracefully—literally. "Hip openers are stretches or movements that target the muscles around your hips, including the glutes, hip flexors, and inner ...
As an elite athlete, Tia-Clair Toomey has won the CrossFit Games for her fourth year in a row, earning her the title of the "Fittest Woman on Earth." In this video, she shares the importance of ...
When your legs are tight from a tough workout or sitting all day long, a few good stretches can rejuvenate and wake up your entire lower body. With this one-stop shop for lower-body stretches, you can ...
The seated forward bend is calming and focuses on breathing while stretching the lower back and hamstrings. Sit with legs ...
Whether you are walking a ton, incorporating leg days into your fitness routine or are stuck at a desk and haven’t worked out in ages, the lower body is a smart area to stretch because the hips, ...
Nearly half of Americans frequently experience stress, according to a recent Gallup poll — and if the condition goes unchecked, it can increase the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, ...