Active Recovery
The Next Best Thing to a Butt Massage? This Lower Body Release
January 22, 2021
The Next Best Thing to a Butt Massage? This Lower Body Release
It doesn’t matter if you’re an Olympic runner or an Olympic binge-watcher: We all wake…
By Jess Freedman
Grip Strength Is a Good Indicator of Longevity—Here Are 9 Hand Exercises to Keep Yours Strong
January 16, 2021
Grip Strength Is a Good Indicator of Longevity—Here Are 9 Hand Exercises to Keep Yours Strong
Thanks to our new, 20-second hand-washing practices, our hands got a lot of attention this…
By Zoe Weiner
The Upper Body Stretch That Will Have Your Shoulders Saying, 'Ahh!’
January 15, 2021
The Upper Body Stretch That Will Have Your Shoulders Saying, 'Ahh!’
If you're like me, 99 percent of your Discover feed on Instagram is tension-relieving tips…
By Jess Freedman
The 7-Minute, Full-Body Mobility Workout Meant To Help You Move Better
January 08, 2021
The 7-Minute, Full-Body Mobility Workout Meant To Help You Move Better
When it comes to getting stronger, your recovery days are just as important as your…
By Jess Freedman
Podiatrists Swear By These 5 Oh-So-Simple Flat Feet Exercises To Reduce Pain and Prevent Injury
December 29, 2020
Podiatrists Swear By These 5 Oh-So-Simple Flat Feet Exercises To Reduce Pain and Prevent Injury
Arm day, leg day... foot day? When you're working up a sweat, your feet likely…
By Jessica Estrada
Move Over, Pigeon Pose! Pros Say the 'Cradle Stretch' Is the Absolute Best Remedy for Tight Hips
December 23, 2020
Move Over, Pigeon Pose! Pros Say the 'Cradle Stretch' Is the Absolute Best Remedy for Tight Hips
You know that moment in The Wizard of Oz where the Tin Man starts to move…
By Zoe Weiner
*This* Amount of Time Is the Sweet Spot When Using a Theragun on Sore Muscles
December 22, 2020
*This* Amount of Time Is the Sweet Spot When Using a Theragun on Sore Muscles
When it comes to making the most of a workout, many trainers and instructors will…
By Rebecca Norris
Gymnasts Swear By the Daily ‘Pancake’ Stretch for Better Flexibility
December 17, 2020
Gymnasts Swear By the Daily ‘Pancake’ Stretch for Better Flexibility
No worries if you're feeling extra rickety recently from being cooped up at home. Sedentary…
By Mary Grace Garis
9 Beginner Exercises You Can Do at Home for Better Range of Motion From Head to Toe
December 14, 2020
9 Beginner Exercises You Can Do at Home for Better Range of Motion From Head to Toe
With less movement amid the pandemic, your mobility is likely taking hit, leaving you feeling…
By Tehrene Firman
7 Quick Warm-Up Exercises To Help You Get the Most Out of Your Workout
December 12, 2020
7 Quick Warm-Up Exercises To Help You Get the Most Out of Your Workout
Here's what happens when you skip the opportunity to loosen up: Your body doesn't feel…
By Tehrene Firman
The ‘Cat Face’ Computer Stretch Releases Upper Body Tension in 60 Seconds Flat
December 07, 2020
The ‘Cat Face’ Computer Stretch Releases Upper Body Tension in 60 Seconds Flat
After hours of sitting at my desk staring into a computer screen, I'll do just…
By Tehrene Firman
10 Gifts for Your Workout Buddy That Go Beyond Just Another Pair of Leggings
November 23, 2020
10 Gifts for Your Workout Buddy That Go Beyond Just Another Pair of Leggings
Your workout buddy is the hero who always makes sure you're drinking enough water (hydration…
By Well+Good Editors
The Trifecta of Mobility Drills You Need To Snuff Out Knee Pain
November 12, 2020
The Trifecta of Mobility Drills You Need To Snuff Out Knee Pain
For many runners, cyclists, and other athletes, knee pain keeps coming back to steal the…
By Kells McPhillips
These Next-Gen Socks Promise To Make Post-Workout Leg and Foot Pain a Thing of the Past
November 11, 2020
These Next-Gen Socks Promise To Make Post-Workout Leg and Foot Pain a Thing of the Past
As far as "exciting clothing" goes, socks are generally dead last on the list. After…
By Zoe Weiner
'I'm a Nike Master Trainer and Running Coach, and This Is What I Do To Soothe Foot Pain'
November 01, 2020
'I'm a Nike Master Trainer and Running Coach, and This Is What I Do To Soothe Foot Pain'
Foot pain is impossible to ignore. "There's nothing worse," says Traci Copeland, a Nike master…
By Tehrene Firman
The One Mistake a Stretching Expert Is Begging Runners and Walkers Not To Make
October 29, 2020
The One Mistake a Stretching Expert Is Begging Runners and Walkers Not To Make
Whether you're training for a marathon or taking a few quick laps around the block,…
By Zoe Weiner
How To Give Yourself a Full-Body Massage If You’re Lacking an Extra Pair of Hands
October 28, 2020
How To Give Yourself a Full-Body Massage If You’re Lacking an Extra Pair of Hands
If you've been stockpiling stress from this year, it’s probably dying to be pounded out…
By Mary Grace Garis
Most People Forget to Stretch This Area After a Run—Don't Be One of Them
October 28, 2020
Most People Forget to Stretch This Area After a Run—Don't Be One of Them
For me, stretching after a run is like doing the dishes after I cook—something that…
By Allie Flinn
5 Exercises That Fortify the Cartilage in Your Knees, According to a Physical Therapist
October 22, 2020
5 Exercises That Fortify the Cartilage in Your Knees, According to a Physical Therapist
Fitness experts spend a lot of time talking about strengthening your muscles and protecting your…
By Kells McPhillips
How To Self-Assess Proper Neck Rotation In 2 Easy Steps (And Practice To Make Yours Better)
October 21, 2020
How To Self-Assess Proper Neck Rotation In 2 Easy Steps (And Practice To Make Yours Better)
You might not think much about proper neck rotation if you're not experiencing pain at…
By Tehrene Firman
These Mats Give You Back Pain Relief and an Acupressure Massage at the Same Time
October 19, 2020
These Mats Give You Back Pain Relief and an Acupressure Massage at the Same Time
2020 will hands down go down as the year of creaky joints and tense muscles,…
By Rachel Lapidos
8 Ways To Use Your Workout and Recovery Routine To Reduce Inflammation
October 17, 2020
8 Ways To Use Your Workout and Recovery Routine To Reduce Inflammation
A typical workout equation involves your exercise and subsequent soreness, depending on how hard you…
By Rachel Lapidos
5 Chest Stretches That Will Make Your Posture-Induced Aches and Pains a Thing of the Past
October 16, 2020
5 Chest Stretches That Will Make Your Posture-Induced Aches and Pains a Thing of the Past
If you've heard it once, you've heard it a million times: Stretching plays a critical…
By Zoe Weiner
This Is What Happens to Your Body If You Never Stretch
October 15, 2020
This Is What Happens to Your Body If You Never Stretch
There are two types of people in this world: Those who never stretch and those…
By Kells McPhillips
These Chiropractor-Approved Laptop Stands Are a Dream-Come-True for Aching Wrists and Necks
October 07, 2020
These Chiropractor-Approved Laptop Stands Are a Dream-Come-True for Aching Wrists and Necks
Whether you're working at a desk, the kitchen table, or your couch, there's a good…
By Tehrene Firman
How To Maintain Hip Mobility When You're WFH, According to a Physical Therapist
October 07, 2020
How To Maintain Hip Mobility When You're WFH, According to a Physical Therapist
Raise your hand if you've been experiencing a whole lot of aches and pains ever since…
By Rachel Lapidos
'I’m a Chiropractor, and This Is What You Should Never, Ever Do to a Muscle Knot'
October 06, 2020
'I’m a Chiropractor, and This Is What You Should Never, Ever Do to a Muscle Knot'
When you're dealing with a muscle knot or a crick, it tends to steal the…
By Rachel Lapidos
'I’m a Professional Golfer, and This Is What I Do for Better Balance and Flexibility'
October 03, 2020
'I’m a Professional Golfer, and This Is What I Do for Better Balance and Flexibility'
A lot more goes into golf than you may realize as you're watching the professionals…
By Tehrene Firman
Can You Do Abs Exercises Every Day? Here's What Trainers Say
September 30, 2020
Can You Do Abs Exercises Every Day? Here's What Trainers Say
If your workout is never complete without a few core exercises, you're not alone—it's not…
By Tehrene Firman
If You Absolutely Must Work From Your Bed, Posture Pros Say This Is a Must-Read
September 30, 2020
If You Absolutely Must Work From Your Bed, Posture Pros Say This Is a Must-Read
The first thing I did when the Well+Good offices closed back in March was order…
By Zoe Weiner
'I'm a Ballet Teacher, and This Is How To Correct 3 Common Posture Mistakes'
September 29, 2020
'I'm a Ballet Teacher, and This Is How To Correct 3 Common Posture Mistakes'
Ballet dancers have achieved a new level of good posture. It's not just something they…
By Tehrene Firman
How Well Does Your Spine Move? Take This Quick Mobility Test To Find Out
September 28, 2020
How Well Does Your Spine Move? Take This Quick Mobility Test To Find Out
Day to day, your spine might seem like it's in pretty good shape. You might…
By Tehrene Firman
This Is What Happens To Your Body When You Don’t Treat a Muscle Knot
September 08, 2020
This Is What Happens To Your Body When You Don’t Treat a Muscle Knot
Sometimes you wake up, and it feels as though there's a sharp knife or a…
By Rachel Lapidos
Maria Sharapova on the Workout That She Loves for Agility Work (and No, It’s Not Tennis)
August 23, 2020
Maria Sharapova on the Workout That She Loves for Agility Work (and No, It’s Not Tennis)
Maria Sharapova is a force to be reckoned with on the tennis court. The superstar…
By Rachel Lapidos
'I'm a Chiropractor, and These Are the Neck-Decompression Gadgets I Want You To Stop Using'
August 21, 2020
'I'm a Chiropractor, and These Are the Neck-Decompression Gadgets I Want You To Stop Using'
From neck hammocks that hang from doors to inflatable pillows, you'll find no shortage of…
By Kara Jillian Brown
13 Quad Exercises That Make Leg Day a Whole Lot Spicier
August 17, 2020
13 Quad Exercises That Make Leg Day a Whole Lot Spicier
The longest bones in your body are your femurs, which are located within your upper…
By Rachel Lapidos
Why You Should ‘Wring the Towel’ To Loosen Your Neck and Shoulders Every Hour
August 17, 2020
Why You Should ‘Wring the Towel’ To Loosen Your Neck and Shoulders Every Hour
Even though slouching and hunching forward feels worth it the moment, your body pays you…
By Rachel Lapidos
I’m a Chiropractor, and These Are the 4 Things I Do Every Day for a Healthy Spine
July 27, 2020
I’m a Chiropractor, and These Are the 4 Things I Do Every Day for a Healthy Spine
When you want to know how to exercise for a healthy heart, you ask a…
By Rachel Lapidos
Jane Fonda Has Been a Fitness Icon for Decades—Here’s Her Longevity-Minded Fitness Routine
July 13, 2020
Jane Fonda Has Been a Fitness Icon for Decades—Here’s Her Longevity-Minded Fitness Routine
At present, Jane Fonda has a mere three TikTok videos, and in two of them…
By Rachel Lapidos
I’m a Pro Stretcher, and This Is the One Stretch That Everybody Gets Wrong
June 29, 2020
I’m a Pro Stretcher, and This Is the One Stretch That Everybody Gets Wrong
Stretching is like chicken soup for your muscles. When you drop down into a hip…
By Rachel Lapidos
The 90–90 Stretch Improves Your Hip Mobility in Just 60 Seconds
June 19, 2020
The 90–90 Stretch Improves Your Hip Mobility in Just 60 Seconds
One of the first places to get tight in your body—from both sitting and working…
By Rachel Lapidos
Why your calf stretches should always involve your feet, too
June 10, 2020
Why your calf stretches should always involve your feet, too
Warmups are super important before working out because they wake your muscles up. This rings…
By Rachel Lapidos
How to maintain proper neck posture while reading, according to a chiropractor
June 10, 2020
How to maintain proper neck posture while reading, according to a chiropractor
Having good posture can be something you're conscious of while you're working during the day,…
By Rachel Lapidos
Stretch Pros Are Begging You To Never, Ever Do Ballistic Stretches—Here's Why
June 09, 2020
Stretch Pros Are Begging You To Never, Ever Do Ballistic Stretches—Here's Why
In many types of workouts, pushing your limits is encourage–It's what motivates you to hold…
By Zoe Weiner
These are the 6 stretches you should do after every weight training session
June 08, 2020
These are the 6 stretches you should do after every weight training session
Raise your hand if you check out the second your weight training session is over.…
By Tehrene Firman
You're probably forgetting to stretch this muscle before your workout, and that's a big mistake
May 28, 2020
You're probably forgetting to stretch this muscle before your workout, and that's a big mistake
 If you've got a good pre-workout stretching routine in place, chances are that you…
By Zoe Weiner
6 acupressure mats that provide an amazing massage in just one minute
May 26, 2020
6 acupressure mats that provide an amazing massage in just one minute
While acupressure mats are no doubt a little uncomfortable at first, it might be one…
By Tehrene Firman
This 20-minute stretch routine will loosen every bit of WFH-induced tightness in your body
May 21, 2020
This 20-minute stretch routine will loosen every bit of WFH-induced tightness in your body
ATM, my list of grievances about aches and pains in my body is growing ever…
By Zoe Weiner
Why some muscle groups take longer than others to fully recover
May 19, 2020
Why some muscle groups take longer than others to fully recover
Raise your hand if you've ever noticed that muscles like your quads or your calves…
By Rachel Lapidos
Meet the $45 'muscle scraper' that rivals any sports massage
May 16, 2020
Meet the $45 'muscle scraper' that rivals any sports massage
Sports massages can instantly get rid of tension and tight muscles. The issue, even pre-pandemic?…
By Tehrene Firman
This 'fist-to-fan' hand stretch dissolves a day's worth of work tension in 30 seconds
May 13, 2020
This 'fist-to-fan' hand stretch dissolves a day's worth of work tension in 30 seconds
If you have a 9-to-5 job, your hands work out a lot (all that typing—ouch).…
By Kells McPhillips
3 of the most common spots for post-workout inflammation, according to a sports medicine doc
May 12, 2020
3 of the most common spots for post-workout inflammation, according to a sports medicine doc
There are two types of post-workout inflammation: The good kind, which happens as a result…
By Zoe Weiner
The best self-massage techniques to try when your bum is going numb from sedentary behavior
May 12, 2020
The best self-massage techniques to try when your bum is going numb from sedentary behavior
You know the feeling all too well. The first few hours of working are fine.…
By Tehrene Firman
There's a new mini Theragun—and you'll want to take it everywhere you go
May 08, 2020
There's a new mini Theragun—and you'll want to take it everywhere you go
Theragun is the shining star of recovery tools that makes it easy to give yourself…
By Kara Jillian Brown
How to give yourself a neck and shoulder massage at home, because that computer posture life is so, so real
May 06, 2020
How to give yourself a neck and shoulder massage at home, because that computer posture life is so, so real
If you've been feeling the aches and pains in your neck and shoulders more than…
By Tehrene Firman
6 next-level foam rollers that nix achey muscles with heat, vibration, and so much more
May 04, 2020
6 next-level foam rollers that nix achey muscles with heat, vibration, and so much more
Bless up that the fitness recovery industry doesn't live by the mantra: "If it ain't…
By Rachel Lapidos
'I'm a trainer, and these are the 4 best posture exercises to help you stand a little taller'
May 04, 2020
'I'm a trainer, and these are the 4 best posture exercises to help you stand a little taller'
What even is good posture these days? With so many people currently living that WFH…
By Tehrene Firman
9 neck and shoulder stretches that melt away a month's worth of tension in 8 minutes flat
April 30, 2020
9 neck and shoulder stretches that melt away a month's worth of tension in 8 minutes flat
 Even if your head, neck, and shoulders are experiencing extra soreness during the prolonged…
By Rachel Lapidos
4 strength moves to combat even the worst sedentary behavior-induced knee pain
April 29, 2020
4 strength moves to combat even the worst sedentary behavior-induced knee pain
In today's edition of "sitting is bad for your body," we'll be addressing knee pain.…
By Zoe Weiner
8 beginner stretches to move through if you’re far from flexible
April 28, 2020
8 beginner stretches to move through if you’re far from flexible
Many people simply don't stretch enough because they're "not flexible." But to get flexible, you…
By Tehrene Firman
All you need is a towel and a resistance band for this 5-minute neck decompression stretch
April 26, 2020
All you need is a towel and a resistance band for this 5-minute neck decompression stretch
Moving forward is great and all... but it's not what you want to be doing…
By Rachel Lapidos
This $30 tool will give you the best back stretch of your life
April 24, 2020
This $30 tool will give you the best back stretch of your life
The only thing worse than a pain in the neck is a pain in the…
By Zoe Weiner
Do you need to stretch after yoga? A physical therapist explains
April 18, 2020
Do you need to stretch after yoga? A physical therapist explains
Yoga has a reputation of being a gentle workout that's easy on the body and…
By Rachel Lapidos
This 5-minute foam rolling routine doubles as a massage for your most-used muscles
April 16, 2020
This 5-minute foam rolling routine doubles as a massage for your most-used muscles
 Foam rolling is one of those fitness practices that you likely have a love/hate…
By Rachel Lapidos
3 podiatrist-approved plantar fasciitis stretches to combat WFH-induced heel pain
April 15, 2020
3 podiatrist-approved plantar fasciitis stretches to combat WFH-induced heel pain
One of the many benefits of working from home is that you literally never have to put…
By Zoe Weiner
The best IT band stretches to loosen up your lower body after a hard day of sedentary behavior
April 13, 2020
The best IT band stretches to loosen up your lower body after a hard day of sedentary behavior
If you spend a lot of time sedentary every day, there's a good chance you're…
By Tehrene Firman
The best and worst places to sit when working from home, according to posture pros
April 13, 2020
The best and worst places to sit when working from home, according to posture pros
When you're working at an office, your choice of where to sit is usually limited…
By Zoe Weiner
The Very Cool Health Benefits of Taking an Ice Bath
April 11, 2020
The Very Cool Health Benefits of Taking an Ice Bath
On the list of things I want to do, I'd say "sit in a giant…
By Allie Flinn
Here's how to give yourself a full-body massage with a Theragun
April 11, 2020
Here's how to give yourself a full-body massage with a Theragun
Over the years, the Theragun has only increased in popularity. It's a wizard of sorts…
By Tehrene Firman
3 exercises that reset your forward neck tilt, according to a physical therapist
April 10, 2020
3 exercises that reset your forward neck tilt, according to a physical therapist
When you're working on a computer—especially if you're working on your computer at home, in…
By Rachel Lapidos
Here’s how to foam roll all of the muscles that get tight from sedentary behavior
April 08, 2020
Here’s how to foam roll all of the muscles that get tight from sedentary behavior
It's easy to let high-impact workouts and sports to take the blame for muscle pain…
By Rachel Lapidos
Hot tip: When doing yoga, you can use parts of your body to massage and relieve muscle soreness
April 07, 2020
Hot tip: When doing yoga, you can use parts of your body to massage and relieve muscle soreness
As everyone stays put at home during the COVID-19-induced sheltering in place, our bodies are…
By Rachel Lapidos
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