The notion that sitting isn’t good for you isn’t new – but if you think that running regularly cancels out the negative side effects of sitting all day, you’d be wrong. Research indicates that no ...

After a long day, there is nothing quite like sinking into the comfort of your couch. But what if this simple pleasure could offer more than just the relaxation that comes from flopping down and ...

After a long run or a strenuous lifting session, it feels good to stretch your muscles. In addition to preventing injury, stretching can also improve flexibility, making everyday motions a little ...

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The next time you’re feeling stuck, stagnant, or a little bit stiff, reach up and bend to the side for a crescent moon pose. This yogic stretch is so simple to do, but it makes all the difference when ...

Muscle pain is a very common issue among the masses. Whether it is because they have a strenuous job, or a job that requires them to work in a stationary position for long periods of time. hen one ...

Doing this stretch is “paramount to counter loss of disc height that is due to disc degeneration,” according to Brusovanik.

Everyone loves a good stretch. The practice feels good because the act of stretching activates a network of relaxing and calming nerves and increases blood flow to one's muscles. Stretching also ...

Wake up with less stiffness in just 10 minutes using five morning stretches that ease back pain and keep you strong after 50.

If you have pain on the outside of the lower leg above the ankle, you might have a calf strain. Whenever you lift your heel to step forward or walk on your tip-toes, the calves flex. Because of this, ...

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 ...