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The key to stretching properly is knowing when to do static or dynamic stretching
You only need three pieces of gear to prep your muscles for springtime peaks
Your calf muscles are most likely a little weak and really tight. Here are our favorite stretches and exercises to take care of them.
While a light jog or quick weights session might help clear out lingering congestion, there are times when exercise might actually do your body (and others) more harm than good
Here’s what the experts say
A trainer breaks down her go-to moves to maintain healthy hip abduction
When it comes to your recovery, you’re likely neglecting this section of your spine. Here’s how to offer it some relief.
It’s time to integrate these trainer-approved exercises into your recovery regimen
Did I feel better about myself? Sure. Did I feel less likely to injure a disc in my back? Yes. But was it worth a precious minute of each day?
With these moves, you'll hit the slopes feeling strong and powerful
With no weights required, you can do this workout anywhere
You may want to reframe how you think about that discomfort
Fine-tune your muscle imbalances with this workout finisher series from physical therapist assistant and personal trainer Lee Welton
Some doctors are now prescribing physical activity for mental health. Here's why.
It’s time to perfect your squat form. By avoiding these errors, you’ll finally be able to do just that.
These movements will help you build functional leg strength
A personal trainer shares seven exercises that focus on your biceps, triceps, and shoulders
This workout will help you incorporate this critical movement pattern into your strength-training regimen
You'll want to take note of these errors before your next workout
This unlikely combination may just improve your flexibility and performance
Plus, how you can test the range of motion of this often-forgotten joint
You need flexibility and stability to train effectively. That starts in your toes.
Here's how to strengthen and stretch an area of the shoulder that can be difficult to exercise but easy to injure
Try this brief sequence to relieve stress
A new study on exercise at different periods of the day begs the question: When do you work, out and why?
How to train your proprioception to more effectively control body movements and improve power, speed, agility, and durability
Stairs aren’t just for stepping—this creative workout will have your whole body feeling the burn
As demand for the fitness brand’s famous bikes and treadmills peters out, its dedicated user base might be its saving grace
Build strength and alignment to help eliminate overpronation and protect your feet and ankles
Can mindful running make you faster—or at least happier?
In this excerpt from his new book ‘The Practice of Groundedness,’ our Do It Better columnist Brad Stulberg explains how ritualizing exercise benefits your brain and body
A physical therapist explains why your wrists hurt, and how to rehabilitate and protect them
Electric muscle stimulation claims to be a more efficient form of exercise. Here’s how it holds up.
The secret to pushing past your mental limits could be a handful of coins
Elevate your strength routine with this effective, versatile tool
Working stabilizer muscles can lead to big gains in and out of the gym
Looking to level up? Get started with this inexpensive, four-move routine.
A body in motion will inevitably need a little maintenance
Essential questions to ask during your doctor's visit, at every age
Hard-won advice from someone who hated the sport, until it changed his life
What you should know about safely returning to sports after pregnancy
The humble plank is the single most effective training exercise for your core musculature
And no, we’re not just talking about a kettlebell
Staying in hiking shape during the off-season is a serious challenge, but it’s not impossible
Round out your training routine with exercises to help build explosive strength
Three full-body movement progressions on the parallettes that you can do at home
Why step-ups make you a more powerful runner, techniques and tips for how to do them, and two sample workouts
Demystifying one of the most important yet often misunderstood fitness qualities
A creative, challenging at-home circuit to get you fit, no matter your sport
A new generation of futuristic at-home workout solutions—including Mirror, Tonal, and Peloton—were gaining steam even before the pandemic
It's long enough to work the magic, but short enough that there's no excuse not to do it
Five gentle weighted moves to help you progress over time
Bust your gut like the gold-medal-winning cross-country skier
Workout tools to help you reach your potential
Flowing through a simple set of movements can help calm your nervous system down
Bouldering psychotherapy is gaining traction because the sport is unique in its easy access and ability to draw out emotions
This three-move bodyweight routine is all you need to improve athletic ability
Keep your fingers, shoulders, and back happy with these nine strength and mobility moves
Use tempo and isometrics to improve your bodyweight routine
When CEO Greg Glassman retired after making inflammatory comments about George Floyd, many in the fitness community weren't surprised. But where the popular fitness business goes from here is anyone's guess.
You can do more with this simple training tool than you think
Train from the safety of your living room with this versatile, effective equipment
To perform the ultimate lower-body move, you need to follow this progression
Miss your go-to barre studio or lifting weights at the gym? Bring some structure into your living-room workouts with these videos that are ϳԹ tested and approved.
Inversions might seem intimidating at first, but the handstand pose is an attainable goal for any active person with the right mindset
Build strength, train cardio, and break a sweat at home with minimal equipment
Tricks to making your home workout as easy—and productive—as possible
Train like a pro with these safe and simple hang-board workouts
Develop explosive power and speed by training muscles to produce maximum force in the shortest possible time with these plyometric exercises
8 minimalist strength exercises from alpinist Anna Pfaff, for when you're waiting out the weather—or a pandemic
Build explosive power with this simple routine from professional athlete Braydon Bringhurst
Sitting all day wreaks havoc on the body. Here's how to reset and recenter.
Our writer tests out a novel “natural performance enhancer”: breathing through your nose. It's harder than it sounds.
Build your balance with this essential workout—no beam necessary
If you're cooped up indoors and looking to move your body, try one of these routines
In a new column, Dr. Brian Cole answers readers' questions about over-the-counter meds and weak ankles