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The best ways to relieve WFH aches and pains, according to our editors
April 01, 2020
The best ways to relieve WFH aches and pains, according to our editors
There's a particular kind of havoc that working from home wreaks on your body. You're…
By Zoe Weiner
Podiatrists say being barefoot all the time at home is *not* healthy—here's why
March 31, 2020
Podiatrists say being barefoot all the time at home is *not* healthy—here's why
Working from home during COVID-19 has certainly changed things, especially when it comes to our…
By Francesca Krempa
I'm a doctor of physical therapy, and this is the one stretch I would never recommend
March 30, 2020
I'm a doctor of physical therapy, and this is the one stretch I would never recommend
Stretching has a stellar reputation as a recovery modality, but we sometimes forget that not all…
By Kells McPhillips
5 Stretches to Relieve Less Than Ideal Ergonomic Work Set-Ups
March 27, 2020
5 Stretches to Relieve Less Than Ideal Ergonomic Work Set-Ups
When you were a kid, sitting criss-cross-applesauce for a long period of time meant that…
By Zoe Weiner
Feeling tight? This Pilates stretching workout is the next best thing to a massage
March 26, 2020
Feeling tight? This Pilates stretching workout is the next best thing to a massage
Pilates is one of the best workouts you can turn to in order to recover…
By Rachel Lapidos
The important hip mobility move most people are forgetting about, according to a trainer
March 24, 2020
The important hip mobility move most people are forgetting about, according to a trainer
If you think about all of the hip stretches that you probably do on the…
By Rachel Lapidos
These are the 3 strength-training moves a trainer would never, ever recommend to anyone with back pain
March 22, 2020
These are the 3 strength-training moves a trainer would never, ever recommend to anyone with back pain
At this point, we all should just join the lower back pain club. Whether it's…
By Tehrene Firman
The best massaging device for every ultra-tight part of your body
March 21, 2020
The best massaging device for every ultra-tight part of your body
Regularly massaging out all the muscles in your body doesn't just feel good. It's also…
By Tehrene Firman
I'm a chiropractor and this is how to have good posture when working from home
March 20, 2020
I'm a chiropractor and this is how to have good posture when working from home
In the midst of our quarantine during the COVID-19 outbreak, many people are being forced…
By Rachel Lapidos
6 shoulder blade stretches that release tension in the tightest part of your body
March 12, 2020
6 shoulder blade stretches that release tension in the tightest part of your body
The lower back is a hotspot for tightness and pain, but according to physical therapists,…
By Rachel Lapidos
Harvard Health's 3-step 'BEEP' program helps you maintain balance as you age
March 12, 2020
Harvard Health's 3-step 'BEEP' program helps you maintain balance as you age
As you get older, your ability to keep your balance declines—and pretty quickly, too. And…
By Tehrene Firman
Recovery sneakers have arrived, because we all deserve a foot massage after the gym
March 11, 2020
Recovery sneakers have arrived, because we all deserve a foot massage after the gym
Sneakers are getting smarter. Last year, Nike designers launched the Zoom Vaporfly Elite to make the…
By Kells McPhillips
3 myths about warming up before your workout it's time to stop believing
March 11, 2020
3 myths about warming up before your workout it's time to stop believing
Raise your hand if you've ever been tempted to skip the warmup in your workout…
By Mercey Livingston
The #1 place where most bodies are out of alignment, according to a chiropractor
March 11, 2020
The #1 place where most bodies are out of alignment, according to a chiropractor
Chiropractors are wizards of the muscular and skeletal systems, spending their days adjusting people's bodies…
By Rachel Lapidos
Stretch, strengthen, and stabilize tight shoulders with IYT stretches
March 10, 2020
Stretch, strengthen, and stabilize tight shoulders with IYT stretches
Your shoulders are often the unintended victims of a long day at the office. Hovering…
By Zoe Weiner
Got tight hips? Here's why trainers want you to be doing CAR stretches every day
March 09, 2020
Got tight hips? Here's why trainers want you to be doing CAR stretches every day
If you sit at a desk all day, you're inevitably going to feel it in…
By Zoe Weiner
Slept wrong? Try a professional stretcher's 4 best moves to work out the knots
March 07, 2020
Slept wrong? Try a professional stretcher's 4 best moves to work out the knots
Opening your eyes first-thing to realize you have a kink in your neck or back…
By Kells McPhillips
Hydro-massage is the latest way to recover at the gym, and we're *here* for it
March 03, 2020
Hydro-massage is the latest way to recover at the gym, and we're *here* for it
From dynamic stretching to percussive therapy, there are a lot of different things you can…
By Zoe Weiner
I got into a hyperbaric chamber to speed up the healing process—here's what happened
March 03, 2020
I got into a hyperbaric chamber to speed up the healing process—here's what happened
 What does a hyperbaric chamber do? Watch the video to find out.  We know…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The one body part you’re not foam rolling but should, according to a physical therapist
March 02, 2020
The one body part you’re not foam rolling but should, according to a physical therapist
Foam rolling effectively soothes sore muscles, helps with lymphatic drainage, and banishes pain in your…
By Tehrene Firman
This is the perfect pillow formula for your posture, according to a physical therapist
February 28, 2020
This is the perfect pillow formula for your posture, according to a physical therapist
Your relationship with your pillows is just about the closest in your life. After all,…
By Zoe Weiner
The stretches for glutes that will take the edge off an intense leg day
February 26, 2020
The stretches for glutes that will take the edge off an intense leg day
Whether you kickbox, spin, or do scrambled eggs on a Megaformer, you’re likely all too…
By Rebecca Norris
I’m a physical therapist, and this is the only posture-boosting device I ever recommend
February 25, 2020
I’m a physical therapist, and this is the only posture-boosting device I ever recommend
All sorts of gadgets exist with the sole purpose of improving your posture. This is…
By Rachel Lapidos
This yoga teacher swears by weekly baths with 200 pounds of ice
February 25, 2020
This yoga teacher swears by weekly baths with 200 pounds of ice
 What happens in a yoga class inspired by the Wim Hof Method? Watch the…
By Kara Jillian Brown
'Lastics stretching' teaches you how to get limber like a human rubber band
February 24, 2020
'Lastics stretching' teaches you how to get limber like a human rubber band
The recovery revolution is well underway, and there are about a million (and one) ways…
By Kells McPhillips
How does kinesiology tape work? Physical therapists explain why it's an athlete favorite
February 24, 2020
How does kinesiology tape work? Physical therapists explain why it's an athlete favorite
While training for the New York City marathon last year, I spent miles and miles…
By Kells McPhillips
What happens to your muscles when you snooze, according to sleep experts
February 20, 2020
What happens to your muscles when you snooze, according to sleep experts
Over the past three years, the recovery industry has been booming. Between stretch studios, $300…
By Zoe Weiner
Somatic Exercises Stretch the Stress Right Out of Your Aching Body
February 19, 2020
Somatic Exercises Stretch the Stress Right Out of Your Aching Body
If you've ever unrolled your mat for the celestial experience known as Yin yoga, you…
By Kells McPhillips
The 5 best strength-training moves to help you sit up straighter, according to a physical therapist
February 18, 2020
The 5 best strength-training moves to help you sit up straighter, according to a physical therapist
If you're like many office workers, you probably spend a significant amount of time at…
By Rachel Lapidos
Why one of the best things you can do for sore legs is… go for a walk
February 17, 2020
Why one of the best things you can do for sore legs is… go for a walk
If your legs are really sore, you'd think that the smartest thing to do would…
By Rachel Lapidos
I took a stretching class from a former professional gymnast—this is what I learned
February 15, 2020
I took a stretching class from a former professional gymnast—this is what I learned
In the fitness recovery world, there are plenty of studios you can hit up to…
By Rachel Lapidos
Better shoulder mobility isn't a pipe dream—here's why trainers never start a workout without the PVC
February 12, 2020
Better shoulder mobility isn't a pipe dream—here's why trainers never start a workout without the PVC
When you're typing, cooking, or going about your usual business, most of your body's joints…
By Kells McPhillips
I’m not a runner, but in the spirit of marathon season I tried CBD-fueled runs—here’s what happened
February 11, 2020
I’m not a runner, but in the spirit of marathon season I tried CBD-fueled runs—here’s what happened
I won't lie to you, I'm that person who peeks out from under my blankets…
By Alex Taylor
Here’s how *not* going to the gym can help you find a groove with your fitness routine
February 11, 2020
Here’s how *not* going to the gym can help you find a groove with your fitness routine
In the age of “if you didn’t Instagram your workout, did it really count?” fitness…
By Well+Good Editors
Cold compression is the next wave of recovery tech you’ll see everywhere
February 10, 2020
Cold compression is the next wave of recovery tech you’ll see everywhere
Recovery is top of mind these days, and as a result, technology that was once…
By Rachel Lapidos
I'm a professor who encourages students to take dance breaks—this is what happens when you sit too much
February 10, 2020
I'm a professor who encourages students to take dance breaks—this is what happens when you sit too much
As much as it hurts to acknowledge it, we know sitting is bad for us.…
By Kara Jillian Brown
5 moves that prove an exercise ball is the underrated way to stretch your lower back
February 09, 2020
5 moves that prove an exercise ball is the underrated way to stretch your lower back
Exercise balls are primarily used for, well, exercising. You can use them for strengthening your…
By Tehrene Firman
I'm Gabi Butler from 'Cheer,' and my workout isn’t over until I do this one thing
February 07, 2020
I'm Gabi Butler from 'Cheer,' and my workout isn’t over until I do this one thing
You only need to watch a few minutes of Netflix's docu-series Cheer to understand how…
By Tehrene Firman
A comprehensive stretching guide for people who are sedentary
February 07, 2020
A comprehensive stretching guide for people who are sedentary
More often than not I'm twisted into some position that involves one or both of…
By Kara Jillian Brown
How to increase flexibility throughout your entire body, according to pro stretchers
February 07, 2020
How to increase flexibility throughout your entire body, according to pro stretchers
If you've never been able to touch your toes, fear not: It's totally possible to…
By Zoe Weiner
I teach 40 workout classes a week, and these are the 3 things I always do to recover
February 05, 2020
I teach 40 workout classes a week, and these are the 3 things I always do to recover
Akin Akman spends 40 hours a week teaching fitness classes. That doesn’t include his own…
By Zoe Weiner
Stretching Experts Explain How To Tell If You're *Overstretching*
February 04, 2020
Stretching Experts Explain How To Tell If You're *Overstretching*
Hot yoga is perfect when you're feeling tight, because the heat loosens your muscles, allowing…
By Kara Jillian Brown
I Teach a Stretching Class, and This Is the Stretch *Everyone* Should Be Doing on the Reg
February 03, 2020
I Teach a Stretching Class, and This Is the Stretch *Everyone* Should Be Doing on the Reg
When we're stretching, we tend to target our own personal hotspots for muscle tightness. If…
By Rachel Lapidos
5 foot posture exercises that feel a lot like a foot massage
February 02, 2020
5 foot posture exercises that feel a lot like a foot massage
There are a lot of variables that go into having good posture. Keeping your shoulders back,…
By Rachel Lapidos
The best way to stretch the largest muscle in your legs, according to a physical therapist
January 30, 2020
The best way to stretch the largest muscle in your legs, according to a physical therapist
Of the hundreds of muscles that make up your body, the quadriceps are one of…
By Rachel Lapidos
Pro stretchers swear by these moves to relieve sciatica
January 29, 2020
Pro stretchers swear by these moves to relieve sciatica
Stretching is an important part of any routine, no matter who you are. It helps…
By Zoe Weiner
Theragun is two-minute kryptonite for the tightest muscles in your body
January 29, 2020
Theragun is two-minute kryptonite for the tightest muscles in your body
 If there's one recovery gadget on the tips of stretching pros' tongues these days,…
By Rachel Lapidos
I’m a yoga therapist and MD, and these are the 5 middle back stretches I recommend every day for a healthy spine
January 28, 2020
I’m a yoga therapist and MD, and these are the 5 middle back stretches I recommend every day for a healthy spine
The human body is home to 33 vertebrae that support your muscles, protect your spinal…
By Kells McPhillips
Strengthen your feet, ankles, and legs with this alphabet workout
January 28, 2020
Strengthen your feet, ankles, and legs with this alphabet workout
Are you regularly exercising your feet? By working on your lower extremities—including your ankles and…
By Kara Jillian Brown
I'm a physical therapist, and this is what I want you to know if you can't unwind tight muscles
January 27, 2020
I'm a physical therapist, and this is what I want you to know if you can't unwind tight muscles
Like most people, I tend to stretch the tightest muscles in my body (in my…
By Rachel Lapidos
Dissolve years of tension in your upper back with this physical therapist-approved stretch
January 25, 2020
Dissolve years of tension in your upper back with this physical therapist-approved stretch
When it comes to postural issues, your shoulders carry a lot of weight—they can be…
By Rachel Lapidos
I'm a PT, and I stretch for 5 minutes every day—here's why that's the magic number
January 23, 2020
I'm a PT, and I stretch for 5 minutes every day—here's why that's the magic number
I always decide how long I'm going to stretch for based on the scenario. If…
By Rachel Lapidos
We asked Well+Good readers their thoughts on recovery—here’s what they had to say
January 23, 2020
We asked Well+Good readers their thoughts on recovery—here’s what they had to say
Recovery is a hot topic among fitness folk: What does "active recovery" really look like?…
By Well+Good Editors
The 3 best stretches to soothe swayback posture, according to a physical therapist
January 22, 2020
The 3 best stretches to soothe swayback posture, according to a physical therapist
Stand in front of a mirror for a sec. If you're unintentionally sticking out your…
By Tehrene Firman
The 3 lower-body stretches a professional cyclist does every single day
January 16, 2020
The 3 lower-body stretches a professional cyclist does every single day
Spin class is a reliable killer. Now imagine ditching the stationary bike and doing those…
By Tehrene Firman
How to use your foam roller for lymphatic drainage (because it works for that too)
January 15, 2020
How to use your foam roller for lymphatic drainage (because it works for that too)
Foam rolling is one of the most dependable ways to relieve muscle soreness, get myofascial…
By Rachel Lapidos
I'm a pro stretcher, and this is the best way to decompress always-tight hips
January 14, 2020
I'm a pro stretcher, and this is the best way to decompress always-tight hips
When it comes to making sure your body is loose and limber, you can rely…
By Rachel Lapidos
The 5 upper-body stretches a rock climber does every single day
January 09, 2020
The 5 upper-body stretches a rock climber does every single day
If you ever want to be awestruck by another human's strength and ability, just watch…
By Tehrene Firman
I'm a physical therapist, and this is the one thing people get wrong about neck pain
January 03, 2020
I'm a physical therapist, and this is the one thing people get wrong about neck pain
If you have a tight neck and shoulders, you probably only focus on the back…
By Tehrene Firman
7 of the most common foam rolling mistakes experts see people make
January 02, 2020
7 of the most common foam rolling mistakes experts see people make
Every human being should own a foam roller for recovery after a workout. Just be…
By Tehrene Firman
A ballet dancer’s secret for ironing out the kinks in your neck
January 01, 2020
A ballet dancer’s secret for ironing out the kinks in your neck
You can crush your workout, fill your body with nutritious food, and sleep to your…
By Kells McPhillips
I'm a massage therapist, and this pre-bed bodywork melts tension for better sleep
December 31, 2019
I'm a massage therapist, and this pre-bed bodywork melts tension for better sleep
Next to my bed, there are three different bottles of CBD tinctures, two types of…
By Zoe Weiner
I'm a chiropractor, and this is the one thing I do every day to stay loose and limber
December 30, 2019
I'm a chiropractor, and this is the one thing I do every day to stay loose and limber
Chiropractors work to restore and realign your body. So here's a question: What do the…
By Tehrene Firman
6 of the best chiropractor-led warm-up exercises on YouTube
December 28, 2019
6 of the best chiropractor-led warm-up exercises on YouTube
Even though warm-up exercises are just as important as your actual workout, not everyone takes…
By Tehrene Firman
12 muscle-melting stretches that will have your whole body saying "ahhh"
December 26, 2019
12 muscle-melting stretches that will have your whole body saying "ahhh"
In 2019, recovery was the fitness trend that reigned supreme, and because of this, we've…
By Rachel Lapidos
The “Scorpion Stretch” Gives Hips, Low Back, and Hamstrings a Triple Release
December 24, 2019
The “Scorpion Stretch” Gives Hips, Low Back, and Hamstrings a Triple Release
If you want to prep your body to really kick ass in your workout—whether you're…
By Rachel Lapidos
The best podiatrist-approved stretches to help you recover from a 'high heel hangover'
December 22, 2019
The best podiatrist-approved stretches to help you recover from a 'high heel hangover'
High heels give you a few inches of extra height, but a night out in…
By Tehrene Firman
I'm a massage therapist, and this is the one spot you should target to release years of tension
December 20, 2019
I'm a massage therapist, and this is the one spot you should target to release years of tension
You know you feel like a million bucks after getting a massage? Well, you can…
By Tehrene Firman
How to decompress your spine while you sleep, according to a professional stretcher
December 18, 2019
How to decompress your spine while you sleep, according to a professional stretcher
After spending hours hunched over your desk "working" all day, your spine winds up all…
By Zoe Weiner
The best ways to cool down after your workout, according to professional stretchers
December 17, 2019
The best ways to cool down after your workout, according to professional stretchers
When it comes to your fitness routine, recovery is the talk of the town. These…
By Rachel Lapidos
I'm a professional stretcher and this is the one thing I'd never, ever do to muscles
December 13, 2019
I'm a professional stretcher and this is the one thing I'd never, ever do to muscles
You might think that stretching, in any way, shape, or form, is simply the right…
By Rachel Lapidos
These hip-opening "gate" stretches are key to mobility in your workouts
December 12, 2019
These hip-opening "gate" stretches are key to mobility in your workouts
After being told for years by fitness pros that doing a dynamic warmup before I start…
By Rachel Lapidos
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