Activating your core before performing an exercise is essential for stability and proper form. To do this, start by focusing on your breath. Take a deep breath in, allowing your belly to expand, and ...

Unlock pain-free movement and improved mobility with expert-approved glute stretches from top physical therapists.

There are plenty of reasons to start stretching regularly, especially if you work out. You can improve your range of motion, ...

This week: single leg stretches. Hands up who finishes the work day with rounded shoulders, tight hips and a gurgling stomach? Us too. After leaning over your desk for hours, sitting in an ...

Here, find a morning stretch routine recommended by physical therapists, including moves like the cat-cow, figure-4 stretch, ...

Lift one leg off the ground, and perform single-leg ... and lower your heel to gently sink into a calf stretch. Make sure you can relax into the position to optimize your tissue’s ability ...

Gluteus Minimus: The smallest and deepest of the three gluteal muscles, the gluteus minimus assists in hip abduction and internal rotation. It works closely with the gluteus medius to stabilize the ...

Analyzing more than two decades of research on the topic, the authors of a 2011 review published in the European Journal of Applied Psychology suggest that an optimal warm-up should include ...

Lie flat on your back with your knees bent. Slowly lift one leg (with the knee bent) toward your chest. Be gentle with lifting the knee toward your chest, only going as high as feels comfortable. Hold ...

Proper posture is essential to maintaining the health of our spine and preventing back pain. Spending long hours sitting, ...

Your quadriceps (or quads) work tirelessly for you, helping you walk, run, and power through workouts. Tight quads can lead ...