Active Recovery
'I'm a Physical Therapist, and This Is the No. 1 Muscle Affected by Winter Stiffness'
March 09, 2022
'I'm a Physical Therapist, and This Is the No. 1 Muscle Affected by Winter Stiffness'
Winter stiffness can be a real pain in the neck (literally). According to physical therapists,…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
Here’s How To Test Your Balance in 30 Seconds, According to a Certified Personal Trainer
March 07, 2022
Here’s How To Test Your Balance in 30 Seconds, According to a Certified Personal Trainer
Wondering how good your balance is? Look no further—this quickie evaluation shows you how to…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
'My Job Is To Help People Stretch Better, and These Are the 5 Mistakes I See Most Often'
March 05, 2022
'My Job Is To Help People Stretch Better, and These Are the 5 Mistakes I See Most Often'
Whether you're releasing all the pent-up neck and shoulder tension or giving your quads and…
By Jessica Estrada
10 Birkenstock Dupes That Look and Feel Like the Real Thing—And They're All $60 or Less
February 23, 2022
10 Birkenstock Dupes That Look and Feel Like the Real Thing—And They're All $60 or Less
I've never been the type to stockpile shoes. I usually only have 10 pairs—and I…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Want to Recover Like An Olympian? These Squishy Shoes Win a Gold Medal From Team USA's Ashley Caldwell (and Us, Too)
February 10, 2022
Want to Recover Like An Olympian? These Squishy Shoes Win a Gold Medal From Team USA's Ashley Caldwell (and Us, Too)
Rumor has it mimicry is the best form of flattery, and when it comes to…
By Francesca Krempa
These Are the Best Muscle Rubs That *Effectively* Relieve Soreness, According to Physical Therapists
February 02, 2022
These Are the Best Muscle Rubs That *Effectively* Relieve Soreness, According to Physical Therapists
Sore muscles, whether from a hard workout or sleeping weirdly, can be an unwelcome distraction…
By Lesley Chen
5 Simple Strengthening Exercises To Help Combat Knee Pain, Straight From Physical Therapists
January 25, 2022
5 Simple Strengthening Exercises To Help Combat Knee Pain, Straight From Physical Therapists
Sometimes, your knees just hurt. You're not injured, you don't have any issue like rheumatoid…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The Supportive Recovery Shoes Jennifer Lawrence Swears by Now Come as Cozy Slippers
January 12, 2022
The Supportive Recovery Shoes Jennifer Lawrence Swears by Now Come as Cozy Slippers
When it comes to comfortable shoes (and accessories in general), Jennifer Lawrence knows a thing…
By Taylor Bell
The Biggest Misconception That Keeps People from Touching Their Toes When Stretching
January 11, 2022
The Biggest Misconception That Keeps People from Touching Their Toes When Stretching
Touching your toes while stretching sounds simple enough, right? But turns out, it really isn’t.…
By Kate Hull
Pro Athletes Swear By the Theragun for Relieving Muscle Tension—Here's What Makes it So Great
January 04, 2022
Pro Athletes Swear By the Theragun for Relieving Muscle Tension—Here's What Makes it So Great
There are plenty of ways to loosen up your muscles, but most traditional practices are…
By Zoe Weiner
Exactly What It Means If Your Butt Keeps Falling Asleep When You Sit Down
January 04, 2022
Exactly What It Means If Your Butt Keeps Falling Asleep When You Sit Down
Picture this: You’re in the middle of your last email of the day, and you…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
8 Pieces of Fitness Tech That Will Get You Excited About Working Out This January
January 03, 2022
8 Pieces of Fitness Tech That Will Get You Excited About Working Out This January
Whether you're trying a new workout program this January or sticking with your go-to, one…
By Well+Good Editors
8 Stretches That Will Help Keep Your Body From Aching in 2022
January 02, 2022
8 Stretches That Will Help Keep Your Body From Aching in 2022
I don't know about you, but I spent most of 2021 playing a spirited game…
By Kells McPhillips
5 Hand Stretches You Need To Know If You're Interacting With Tech All Day, Every Day
December 21, 2021
5 Hand Stretches You Need To Know If You're Interacting With Tech All Day, Every Day
When it comes to stretching, it's easy to overlook the smaller muscles. Any basic mobility…
By Kells McPhillips
A Stretching Expert Reveals How Many Minutes of Stretching Each Day Will Offset ‘Winter Stiffness’
December 08, 2021
A Stretching Expert Reveals How Many Minutes of Stretching Each Day Will Offset ‘Winter Stiffness’
Sometimes I think about the fact that squirrels get to hibernate for the winter, and…
By Kells McPhillips
This Upper Body Dynamic Stretch Series Releases Tension in Your Neck and Shoulders in 10 Minutes Flat
December 03, 2021
This Upper Body Dynamic Stretch Series Releases Tension in Your Neck and Shoulders in 10 Minutes Flat
Neck and shoulder tension is no joke. Beyond being supremely uncomfortable, tightness in the body…
By Saanya Ali
Wondering What Your True Endurance Level Is? This Test Holds the Answers
November 25, 2021
Wondering What Your True Endurance Level Is? This Test Holds the Answers
There are many ways to measure athletic performance, such as testing speed, agility, strength and…
By Isadora Baum
Here's What Happens To Your Body When You Actually Stretch Every Day
November 11, 2021
Here's What Happens To Your Body When You Actually Stretch Every Day
No matter how many times you hear a fitness trainer sing the praises of stretching,…
By Kells McPhillips
Oprah’s Favorite Slides Persuaded Me To Give Recovery Footwear a Chance—And You Should, Too
November 06, 2021
Oprah’s Favorite Slides Persuaded Me To Give Recovery Footwear a Chance—And You Should, Too
I'll be honest—the whole "recovery footwear" trend isn't one I've particularly jumped on. Is it…
By Francesca Krempa
This Equipment-Free Mobility Exercise Stretches and Strengthens 'Frozen Shoulders' in 30 Seconds Flat
November 05, 2021
This Equipment-Free Mobility Exercise Stretches and Strengthens 'Frozen Shoulders' in 30 Seconds Flat
This whole "work from home" situation has had a negative impact on my mood, my…
By Zoe Weiner
'I'm a 62-Year-Old Retired Ballerina, and This Is What I Do Every Day To Stay Limber'
November 05, 2021
'I'm a 62-Year-Old Retired Ballerina, and This Is What I Do Every Day To Stay Limber'
Ballet dancers typically end their careers between the ages of 30 and 40. Just because…
By Kells McPhillips
Trainers Share Their Top Under-10-Minute Workouts for Better Posture
October 25, 2021
Trainers Share Their Top Under-10-Minute Workouts for Better Posture
It may have taken years of sitting slumped over a desk to screw up your…
By Zoe Weiner
Tight Thighs? Here's the Unexpected Spot To Stretch for Instant Relief
October 18, 2021
Tight Thighs? Here's the Unexpected Spot To Stretch for Instant Relief
If you're wondering how to stretch your outer thighs, the answer isn't exactly intuitive. But…
By Kara Jillian Brown
3 'Melt Method' Moves To Instantly Decompress Your Hips
September 30, 2021
3 'Melt Method' Moves To Instantly Decompress Your Hips
While getting a good stretch feels amazing, you sometimes need a bit more for relief…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The CARS Method Loosens Up Your Neck Tension Better Than Any Stretch
September 29, 2021
The CARS Method Loosens Up Your Neck Tension Better Than Any Stretch
You'd be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn't experienced tech neck or neck tension before,…
By Rachel Lapidos
A Mobility Pro's Step-By-Step Guide For *Finally* Touching the Floor in a Forward Fold
September 28, 2021
A Mobility Pro's Step-By-Step Guide For *Finally* Touching the Floor in a Forward Fold
If bending over to the front and touching your toes (on the dance floor or…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
The 'Melt Method' Will Decompress Your Neck in 3 Minutes Flat
September 28, 2021
The 'Melt Method' Will Decompress Your Neck in 3 Minutes Flat
My neck feels like it's perpetually stuck in a C-curve. Thanks to all of the…
By Rachel Lapidos
Should You Stretch Before or After a Workout? Settling the Debate
September 19, 2021
Should You Stretch Before or After a Workout? Settling the Debate
Every now and then something truly miraculous happens: I arrive at my workout class really…
By Mercey Livingston
5 of the Best Restorative Movements for When You’re Run Down or Burnt Out
September 09, 2021
5 of the Best Restorative Movements for When You’re Run Down or Burnt Out
There are a few telltale signs that you might be feeling run-down—and these hold true…
By Zoe Weiner
Lean on the CARs Method To Loosen Up Stiff Muscles and Joints in This 11-Minute Mobility Workout
September 07, 2021
Lean on the CARs Method To Loosen Up Stiff Muscles and Joints in This 11-Minute Mobility Workout
No matter what type of training you do—Pilates, weightlifting, Muay Thai, running—focusing on your mobility…
By Tamara Pridgett
A Personal Trainer Breaks Down Why Your Flexibility Isn't Improving, Even Though You're Stretching Every Day
September 01, 2021
A Personal Trainer Breaks Down Why Your Flexibility Isn't Improving, Even Though You're Stretching Every Day
Regularly stretching your body is important for staving off soreness and preventing injury, so if…
By Zoe Weiner
How To Hit the Hardest-To-Stretch Muscles in Your Body, According to a Chiropractor
August 30, 2021
How To Hit the Hardest-To-Stretch Muscles in Your Body, According to a Chiropractor
Even if you're diligent enough to stretch after every workout (which, might I just say,…
By Zoe Weiner
'Cross-fiber friction' saved my stiff neck—and made me feel 2 inches taller
August 28, 2021
'Cross-fiber friction' saved my stiff neck—and made me feel 2 inches taller
Every once in a while in yoga class, a magical thing happens: the teacher comes…
By Kells McPhillips
13 of the Best Neck Massagers a Chiropractor Says Will Ease Every Bit of Tension
August 27, 2021
13 of the Best Neck Massagers a Chiropractor Says Will Ease Every Bit of Tension
When you spend most of your waking hours hunched over a laptop or smartphone, you're…
By Zoe Weiner
These Are the Best Massage Guns for Sore Muscles, According to Physical Therapists
August 25, 2021
These Are the Best Massage Guns for Sore Muscles, According to Physical Therapists
There's a reason why you're seeing massage guns all over social media and beyond: They…
By Tamara Pridgett
6 Simple Stretches To Help You Unwind and Sleep Well After a Day of Travel
August 20, 2021
6 Simple Stretches To Help You Unwind and Sleep Well After a Day of Travel
Any tweak to your usual nighttime routine can make dozing off a challenge—and travel tends…
By Erica Sloan
The Stretch a Champion Gymnast Does First Thing Every Morning Happens To Be the Easiest of Them All
August 12, 2021
The Stretch a Champion Gymnast Does First Thing Every Morning Happens To Be the Easiest of Them All
Gymnastics and flexibility go hand in hand. You can't nail a full split or land…
By Zoe Weiner
Foam Rolling Is One of the Best Ways To Ease Upper-Back Tension—As Long as You Don't Make These Mistakes
August 09, 2021
Foam Rolling Is One of the Best Ways To Ease Upper-Back Tension—As Long as You Don't Make These Mistakes
Foam rolling is often thought of as something you do after a workout, but it…
By Allie Flinn
This $20 Neck and Shoulder Relaxation Device Somehow Feels Better Than a Trip to the Chiropractor
July 22, 2021
This $20 Neck and Shoulder Relaxation Device Somehow Feels Better Than a Trip to the Chiropractor
Anyone who has ever sought care for neck and shoulder pain knows that treatment can…
By Brenna Holland
3 Lesser-Known Theragun Uses That Will Convince You to *Finally* Invest in the Device
July 16, 2021
3 Lesser-Known Theragun Uses That Will Convince You to *Finally* Invest in the Device
As far as recovery tools go, the Theragun Prime ($299) is the best that money…
By Zoe Weiner
These 3 Essential Stretches Will Undo the Soreness of a Cramped Plane Flight in Minutes
July 08, 2021
These 3 Essential Stretches Will Undo the Soreness of a Cramped Plane Flight in Minutes
Traveling is a Thing again this summer, mainly thanks to vaccines and relaxed government recommendations…
By Allie Flinn
6 Surprising Spots To Stretch on Your Body for Unexpected Relief
July 06, 2021
6 Surprising Spots To Stretch on Your Body for Unexpected Relief
Glutes, hamstrings, and quads—these powerhouses make up the trifecta of muscles we tend to stretch…
By Francesca Krempa
If Planks Are Killing Your Wrists, Consider This $20 Tool a Must-Have
June 16, 2021
If Planks Are Killing Your Wrists, Consider This $20 Tool a Must-Have
The good news about planks: As your core gets stronger, the move becomes easier and…
By Zoe Weiner
Exercising Your 'Neck Flexors' Is the Little-Known Secret for Reducing Neck Pain
June 10, 2021
Exercising Your 'Neck Flexors' Is the Little-Known Secret for Reducing Neck Pain
If you want a quick way to check in on your posture, imagine a line…
By Zoe Weiner
Why One Physical Therapist Says the Secret To Strengthening Your Toes and Preventing Bunions Is a Spoon
June 09, 2021
Why One Physical Therapist Says the Secret To Strengthening Your Toes and Preventing Bunions Is a Spoon
About 23 percent of adults between the ages of 18 and 65 have bunions. Over…
By Saanya Ali
The Easiest Way To Relieve Foot and Toe Pain While Lounging on the Couch, According to a Podiatrist
June 07, 2021
The Easiest Way To Relieve Foot and Toe Pain While Lounging on the Couch, According to a Podiatrist
As a former ballet dancer, I know a thing or two about toe and foot…
By Erica Sloan
These Soothing CBD Products Eased Me Back Into My Pre-Pandemic Training Routine (Sans Aches and Pains)
May 24, 2021
These Soothing CBD Products Eased Me Back Into My Pre-Pandemic Training Routine (Sans Aches and Pains)
Think back to the start of the pandemic with me, will you? It was scary…
By Kendall Wenaas
The 2 Stretches Olympic Gymnast Laurie Hernandez Does For Tight Hips and Calves
May 21, 2021
The 2 Stretches Olympic Gymnast Laurie Hernandez Does For Tight Hips and Calves
At the age of 20, gymnast Laurie Hernandez is out of retirement. A lot has…
By Tamara Pridgett
Beauty Brands Are Getting in on the Fitness Game With Recovery Skin Care
May 18, 2021
Beauty Brands Are Getting in on the Fitness Game With Recovery Skin Care
Back in 2019, we called recovery as one of the fitness world's burgeoning trends. In…
By Zoe Weiner
All You Need To Relieve Sticky Shoulder Tension Is 30 Seconds and a Wall
May 11, 2021
All You Need To Relieve Sticky Shoulder Tension Is 30 Seconds and a Wall
The average American spends six-and-a-half hours at a desk every single day. And—if the pain…
By Zoe Weiner
The 'Big Three' Exercises You Need To Kiss Lower Back Pain Goodbye
May 10, 2021
The 'Big Three' Exercises You Need To Kiss Lower Back Pain Goodbye
Once I've been sitting at my desk without moving for, oh, about five hours, my…
By Kells McPhillips
Alleviate Workout Soreness With These 5 Herbs For Sore Muscles, According to a Herbalist
May 06, 2021
Alleviate Workout Soreness With These 5 Herbs For Sore Muscles, According to a Herbalist
Training hard no matter the modality means that your muscles and joints will be sore…
By Tamara Pridgett
Therabody Acquires Muscle-Stimulating Device That Provides Instant Pain Relief
April 19, 2021
Therabody Acquires Muscle-Stimulating Device That Provides Instant Pain Relief
Therabody expanded its feel-good offerings with the acquisition of PowerDot, a muscle-stimulating device to temporarily…
By Kara Jillian Brown
3 Hip-Opening Stretches You Can Do Without Having To Get Up From Your Desk
April 13, 2021
3 Hip-Opening Stretches You Can Do Without Having To Get Up From Your Desk
Sitting at a desk for long periods of time—the way many of us do on…
By Zoe Weiner
How To Clean Your Washing Machine—Because It's Not Going To Clean Itself
April 09, 2021
How To Clean Your Washing Machine—Because It's Not Going To Clean Itself
Hate to say it, but you've got one more addition your spring cleaning list. Just…
By Kara Jillian Brown
3 of the Best Neck Pain Exercises To Nix Soreness, According to a Physical Therapist
April 09, 2021
3 of the Best Neck Pain Exercises To Nix Soreness, According to a Physical Therapist
You may not think much about neck and spinal health until you've got a stiff…
By Tamara Pridgett
'I'm a Chiropractor, and These Are the Surprising Tools You Need To Stretch Your Own Back'
April 06, 2021
'I'm a Chiropractor, and These Are the Surprising Tools You Need To Stretch Your Own Back'
You might carry an unbearable amount of tension in your back, whether you're strained from…
By Mary Grace Garis
Pro Athletes Swear By the WAFF To Build Strength and Better Posture
April 05, 2021
Pro Athletes Swear By the WAFF To Build Strength and Better Posture
If we've learned anything from a year's worth of home workouts, it's that all you really…
By Zoe Weiner
This 15-Minute Foam Roller Workout Is Really Just a Full-Body Massage That 'Hurts So Good'
April 02, 2021
This 15-Minute Foam Roller Workout Is Really Just a Full-Body Massage That 'Hurts So Good'
Whether you're working out hard to counteract the relatively sedentary nature of the past year…
By Erin Bunch
10 Stretching Routines To Erase a Year's Worth of Aches and Pains
March 15, 2021
10 Stretching Routines To Erase a Year's Worth of Aches and Pains
In the Before Times, I went to hot yoga three times a week. Since the…
By Erin Bunch
The One Stretch Olympic Gymnast Gabby Douglas Does Every Day Is Also One of the Easiest
March 10, 2021
The One Stretch Olympic Gymnast Gabby Douglas Does Every Day Is Also One of the Easiest
On a normal day of training, Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas spends up to six…
By Zoe Weiner
7 Shoulder Impingement Exercises Trainers Say Will Get Rid of the (Literal) Pain In Your Neck
February 28, 2021
7 Shoulder Impingement Exercises Trainers Say Will Get Rid of the (Literal) Pain In Your Neck
If you sit at a desk all day, stretching your arms up to the sky…
By Zoe Weiner
Why It’s Actually So Hard To Sit Up Straight, According to a Physical Therapist
February 17, 2021
Why It’s Actually So Hard To Sit Up Straight, According to a Physical Therapist
Too many of us spend so much time hunched over a computer or slouching in…
By Allie Flinn
3 Stretches for When Menstrual Cramps Leave Your Uterus in Knots
February 17, 2021
3 Stretches for When Menstrual Cramps Leave Your Uterus in Knots
For some people, menstrual hell goes beyond having a personal River Styx to include myriad…
By Mary Grace Garis
This 15-Minute Lower Back Stretch Is the Next Best Thing to a Massage
February 16, 2021
This 15-Minute Lower Back Stretch Is the Next Best Thing to a Massage
If you're one of the millions of people who experience lower back pain, you know…
By Erin Bunch
This Full-Body Recovery Toolkit Eases Every Kind of Tension From Your Day
February 10, 2021
This Full-Body Recovery Toolkit Eases Every Kind of Tension From Your Day
The work-from-home situation has taken the discomfort of being chained to a computer all day…
By Erin Bunch
How Teaching My Mom To Stretch Brought Us Together and Helped Us To Slow Down
February 04, 2021
How Teaching My Mom To Stretch Brought Us Together and Helped Us To Slow Down
My mom has always been a runner. In the farmlands of Jamaica, she and her…
By Shayna Conde
Why the Humble Tennis Ball Is Olympic Gymnast Laurie Hernandez's Recovery Tool of Choice
January 29, 2021
Why the Humble Tennis Ball Is Olympic Gymnast Laurie Hernandez's Recovery Tool of Choice
There are many different ways to be hard on your body. People who spend the…
By Emily Laurence
Give Yourself the Gift of This 8-Minute Stretching Routine
January 29, 2021
Give Yourself the Gift of This 8-Minute Stretching Routine
If you start every morning with perfect WFH posture, but then somehow end the day…
By Jess Freedman
The 8 Best Heating Pads for Warming Up *Every* Point of Tension
January 27, 2021
The 8 Best Heating Pads for Warming Up *Every* Point of Tension
Everything hurts. I mean that in my soul, but also in my body—things are so…
By Mary Grace Garis
Get Flexible Like a Gymnast With These Tips From Olympic Gold Medalist Laurie Hernandez
January 27, 2021
Get Flexible Like a Gymnast With These Tips From Olympic Gold Medalist Laurie Hernandez
There are loads of reasons why flexibility is important—beyond being able to keep from falling…
By Emily Laurence
The 'Pillow Stretch' Gives Your Tight Lower Back the Relief It Deserves
January 24, 2021
The 'Pillow Stretch' Gives Your Tight Lower Back the Relief It Deserves
Unless you can talk your roommate or significant other into giving you a massage, you're…
By Tehrene Firman
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