Active Recovery
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
The wearable metric you should always check before leaving the gym
December 11, 2019
The wearable metric you should always check before leaving the gym
Your calendar may not always leave you a whole lot of breathing room. But if…
By Kells McPhillips
How to decompress your spine using a foam roller, according to a Pilates pro
December 10, 2019
How to decompress your spine using a foam roller, according to a Pilates pro
I always associate my foam roller with pain (sure, that pain often brings wonderful and…
By Rachel Lapidos
If you've been foam rolling, here's why you should try "rocking"
December 08, 2019
If you've been foam rolling, here's why you should try "rocking"
Move over, foam rollers—TRX just launched a "rocker," and it's coming for your sore muscles. TRX…
By Rachel Lapidos
8 of the best products to help melt away lower back pain
December 05, 2019
8 of the best products to help melt away lower back pain
While a back massage here and there can work wonders, sometimes you don't have the…
By Rachel Lapidos
Here's why core stretches are so important if you're a plank queen
December 02, 2019
Here's why core stretches are so important if you're a plank queen
You stretch out your legs and arms after a hard workout. One thing that might…
By Tehrene Firman
This combo of stretching and foam rolling is all you need to have liquid legs
November 26, 2019
This combo of stretching and foam rolling is all you need to have liquid legs
When my legs are really sore—which is often—a mere static stretch just isn't going to do…
By Rachel Lapidos
5 speedy ways to perform myofascial release on the tightest parts of your body
November 24, 2019
5 speedy ways to perform myofascial release on the tightest parts of your body
For today's lesson in recovery treatments, allow me to take us back to high school…
By Zoe Weiner
The 5 Best Stretches To Practice After a Day Spent Hunched Over Your Computer
November 23, 2019
The 5 Best Stretches To Practice After a Day Spent Hunched Over Your Computer
A good stretching session makes everything better—you know this, especially in these COVID-19 days when…
By Tehrene Firman
I'm a massage therapist, and this is the one at-home move that relieves a sore back stat
November 21, 2019
I'm a massage therapist, and this is the one at-home move that relieves a sore back stat
Of all the treat yourself-style treatments out there, getting a massage is one that is…
By Zoe Weiner
3 feels-so-good exercises that’ll decompress your spine for a happy back
November 20, 2019
3 feels-so-good exercises that’ll decompress your spine for a happy back
I hate to say it, but my back probably spends the majority of the day…
By Rachel Lapidos
When you're feeling sore, these are the best workouts to do
November 20, 2019
When you're feeling sore, these are the best workouts to do
"I'm sore" is my favorite excuse for skipping a day at the gym. Really, who…
By Zoe Weiner
This is the least amount of time you should hold a stretch in order for it to be effective
November 19, 2019
This is the least amount of time you should hold a stretch in order for it to be effective
Think about stretching the same way you think about brushing your teeth. Hear me out:…
By Zoe Weiner
This on-the-go foam roller water bottle keeps your recovery drink cold and your muscles loose
November 19, 2019
This on-the-go foam roller water bottle keeps your recovery drink cold and your muscles loose
Every time a fitness enthusiast blinks, a new recovery tool enters the market. Or at…
By Kells McPhillips
Ankle stability exercises that will get you solidly on your feet for any workout
November 18, 2019
Ankle stability exercises that will get you solidly on your feet for any workout
Hot take: No one is giving their ankles nearly the credit or love that they…
By Zoe Weiner
How to put together a recovery toolkit to nip knee pain in the bud
November 14, 2019
How to put together a recovery toolkit to nip knee pain in the bud
When you've got knee pain, it's kind of like an annoying younger sibling, tagging along…
By Zoe Weiner
"Stretching intervals" are the easiest way to sneak stretches into any workout
November 11, 2019
"Stretching intervals" are the easiest way to sneak stretches into any workout
If you ever happen to spy on me as I work out, you'll undoubtedly see…
By Rachel Lapidos
Straddle flexibility is the spine-elongating, hip flexor-opening strength you need
November 09, 2019
Straddle flexibility is the spine-elongating, hip flexor-opening strength you need
Sitting for most of the day keeps your hips in a tight, compact position. Which…
By Rachel Lapidos
How to pick the right recovery tool to work out your specific soreness
November 04, 2019
How to pick the right recovery tool to work out your specific soreness
In 2019, recovery is king. We called it as one of the top trends of…
By Zoe Weiner
How to create the perfect weekly workout formula, according to Charlee Atkins
November 03, 2019
How to create the perfect weekly workout formula, according to Charlee Atkins
With so many different types of workouts to choose from, it can be tricky to…
By Tehrene Firman
The best thing you can do for your spine is just hang
November 01, 2019
The best thing you can do for your spine is just hang
In yoga, teachers will tell you that having an open heart starts with having an…
By Kells McPhillips
Unleash the power of 'live weights' with a no-muscle-left-behind Tidal Tank workout
October 29, 2019
Unleash the power of 'live weights' with a no-muscle-left-behind Tidal Tank workout
Every effective workout needs a dash of surprise. Your favorite form of exercise might be…
By Kells McPhillips
The most common things we do each day that can throw our body alignment off
October 29, 2019
The most common things we do each day that can throw our body alignment off
You take time to stretch before and after each workout, and you see your doctor…
By Lindsay Tigar
Orthopedic surgeons explain how to prevent the 4 most common shoulder injuries
October 27, 2019
Orthopedic surgeons explain how to prevent the 4 most common shoulder injuries
A good friend of mine surfs daily in order to maintain his sanity (it's a…
By Erin Bunch
Your triceps are the largest muscle in your arm—here’s how to stretch ’em
October 26, 2019
Your triceps are the largest muscle in your arm—here’s how to stretch ’em
I learned a surprising piece of trivia during a workout the other day: Your triceps…
By Rachel Lapidos
3 ways to improve your knee stability to move better in your day-to-day life
October 24, 2019
3 ways to improve your knee stability to move better in your day-to-day life
Remember that song "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes"? Sure, it teaches children about anatomy, and…
By Rachel Lapidos
I found the most effective stress ball *ever* for just $9
October 21, 2019
I found the most effective stress ball *ever* for just $9
Now that I have a what feels like a part-time job training for the New…
By Kells McPhillips
How To Strengthen Your Lower Back and Ensure Good Posture for Life
October 19, 2019
How To Strengthen Your Lower Back and Ensure Good Posture for Life
When it comes to strengthening and toning, some parts of the body get all the…
By Emily Laurence
Let's stop believing the myth that all good workouts end in soreness
October 18, 2019
Let's stop believing the myth that all good workouts end in soreness
There's a certain pride that comes with soreness after workouts. Aching muscles serve as a…
By Tehrene Firman
How to marry strength training and yoga so you can be stretchy-strong
October 15, 2019
How to marry strength training and yoga so you can be stretchy-strong
Stretching and strength training are like the sister-and-law and grandpa you don’t want sitting together…
By Kells McPhillips
Why a stellar workout one day might be lackluster the next
October 11, 2019
Why a stellar workout one day might be lackluster the next
Gather around and I'll tell you one of life's simple truths: Some days, your workouts…
By Kells McPhillips
How being too flexible can throw your fitness routine out of whack
October 11, 2019
How being too flexible can throw your fitness routine out of whack
Focusing on just working out is so...passé. Much to our bodies' benefits, however, stretching and flexibility…
By Rachel Lapidos
Ankle mobility exercises will soothe your aching feet
October 09, 2019
Ankle mobility exercises will soothe your aching feet
There's a lot going on in your feet. I'm talkin' 26 different bones and 33…
By Tehrene Firman
Try this easygoing (and effective!) way to relieve aching hip flexors and inner thighs
October 09, 2019
Try this easygoing (and effective!) way to relieve aching hip flexors and inner thighs
Just like I naturally start dancing whenever I hear Gloria Estefan, so too, do I…
By Rachel Lapidos
Getting injured in Hawaii was actually the best thing to happen to my vacation
October 07, 2019
Getting injured in Hawaii was actually the best thing to happen to my vacation
On day two of the weeklong vacation to be spent relaxing in Hawaii, I sprained…
By Rachel Lapidos
The 'Triple S' is the fastest way to correct your posture
October 07, 2019
The 'Triple S' is the fastest way to correct your posture
I hate to admit it, but I'm a sloucher. When I'm working, when I'm watching…
By Tehrene Firman
The McKenzie Method for stretching will have your back and neck thanking you forever
October 05, 2019
The McKenzie Method for stretching will have your back and neck thanking you forever
There are so many different ways to stretch. There's dynamic stretching, stretches you can do…
By Tehrene Firman
Forget 10,000 steps: Recovery is the next thing you'll be tracking non-stop
October 04, 2019
Forget 10,000 steps: Recovery is the next thing you'll be tracking non-stop
First, everyone began to diligently track their movements, their steps, and their workouts. Then, the…
By Rachel Lapidos
This running coach swears by an oldie-but-goldie recovery routine to amp up her rest days
October 01, 2019
This running coach swears by an oldie-but-goldie recovery routine to amp up her rest days
In fitness eras past, bragging about your gym gains was all the rage. Now, the…
By Kells McPhillips
This 4-minute resistance band workout tones your whole body—no shower required
October 01, 2019
This 4-minute resistance band workout tones your whole body—no shower required
The days of strictly adhering to a hardcore fitness routine to feel like you got…
By Tehrene Firman
These head-to-toe doorway stretches are the next best thing to a full-body massage
October 01, 2019
These head-to-toe doorway stretches are the next best thing to a full-body massage
With all of the professional stretching studios you can go to these days, it's become…
By Rachel Lapidos
Low-impact 'triplets' offer stress relief on your most taxing days
September 27, 2019
Low-impact 'triplets' offer stress relief on your most taxing days
I rarely think about my mental state before I choose my workout of the day.…
By Kells McPhillips
These 3 'T-spine' stretches are the key to perfect posture
September 24, 2019
These 3 'T-spine' stretches are the key to perfect posture
You know the puppet strings that hold up Pinnochio by attaching to the key parts…
By Rachel Lapidos
How lousy mobility leads to hidden weaknesses in your body
September 23, 2019
How lousy mobility leads to hidden weaknesses in your body
Nowadays, the majority of us are hyper-mobile. And by that I mean we're, like, always…
By Kells McPhillips
We found the lazy girl's alternative to foam rolling, and it has our muscles saying "ahhh!"
September 22, 2019
We found the lazy girl's alternative to foam rolling, and it has our muscles saying "ahhh!"
A rolling pin is something I have stashed away in my kitchen, mainly ignored (much…
By Rachel Lapidos
Can a -210 degree cryotherapy sesh really help muscle soreness? I tried it to find out
September 20, 2019
Can a -210 degree cryotherapy sesh really help muscle soreness? I tried it to find out
 Is cryotherapy weird or worth it? Watch the video to find out. Nary a…
By Kells McPhillips
‘I’m a dancer, and these are the 3 no-no-no’s of stretching your hamstrings’
September 19, 2019
‘I’m a dancer, and these are the 3 no-no-no’s of stretching your hamstrings’
I have a rocky relationship with hamstring stretching (see: the yoga butt incident of 2018).…
By Kells McPhillips
The grown-up version of 'Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes' stretches the tightest muscles in your body
September 18, 2019
The grown-up version of 'Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes' stretches the tightest muscles in your body
When I picture my own personal hell-scape, the song "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes" loops…
By Kells McPhillips
I worked out in CBD-laced leggings—and boy, do I have some feels
September 17, 2019
I worked out in CBD-laced leggings—and boy, do I have some feels
I pretty much can't look at my screen these days without seeing a new use…
By Rachel Lapidos
Real talk: Taking a break from working out can do wonders for your body
September 16, 2019
Real talk: Taking a break from working out can do wonders for your body
In my mind, a workout break is essentially a rest day. It's those 24 hours…
By Rachel Lapidos
3 back extension exercises that whisk away the effects of sitting at a desk all day
September 14, 2019
3 back extension exercises that whisk away the effects of sitting at a desk all day
I'm surprised that my back isn't permanently in the shape of a C by now.…
By Rachel Lapidos
Yep, you can mimic Swedish or deep tissue massages with just a ball
September 13, 2019
Yep, you can mimic Swedish or deep tissue massages with just a ball
Some people come home to significant others who love and cherish them—and, like, that's cool.…
By Kells McPhillips
WTF is trigger point therapy and how can it help your bod feel better?
September 03, 2019
WTF is trigger point therapy and how can it help your bod feel better?
Even if you haven't heard of "trigger points," you probably still know what they is.…
By Tehrene Firman
I tried 20 different fitness classes in a month, and it taught me an important lesson
August 27, 2019
I tried 20 different fitness classes in a month, and it taught me an important lesson
You know that friend who always gives the best fashion advice? Spoiler alert: it’s not…
By Hilary Sheinbaum
Do you know the difference between "good" and "bad" stress? Here's why it's important
August 21, 2019
Do you know the difference between "good" and "bad" stress? Here's why it's important
You know what stress feels like: That tight-shouldered, mind-racing sensation that often follows a marathon…
By Well+Good Editors
This 8-minute routine for morning stretches will wake you up instantly
August 14, 2019
This 8-minute routine for morning stretches will wake you up instantly
In theory, getting up early for a pre-work yoga class is never a bad idea—it…
By Erin Magner
The common reason your feet hurt from the second you wake up
August 12, 2019
The common reason your feet hurt from the second you wake up
There are those days where you start off on the wrong foot, then there are…
By Rachel Lapidos
Woke up with a stiff neck? These 4 pro-approved stretches should help loosen it up
August 06, 2019
Woke up with a stiff neck? These 4 pro-approved stretches should help loosen it up
If I could count the number of times that I've woken up with a terrible,…
By Rachel Lapidos
Shimmy on into 'legs up the wall' yoga pose for the restorative break your body (and mind) craves
August 03, 2019
Shimmy on into 'legs up the wall' yoga pose for the restorative break your body (and mind) craves
"Legs up the wall" yoga pose, or viparita karani in Sanskrit, may not be part…
By Jessica Migala
5 of the best recovery drinks to fuel your sweat sessions
July 31, 2019
5 of the best recovery drinks to fuel your sweat sessions
These days, I'm looking for water that has super powers. Sure, H2O is fine and…
By Rachel Lapidos
7 quick cool down exercises that are just as important as your warmup
July 28, 2019
7 quick cool down exercises that are just as important as your warmup
After checking off my workout, I usually book it out of the gym. I'm endorphin-fueled,…
By Kells McPhillips
Fitness tech is becoming laser targeted towards recovery
July 23, 2019
Fitness tech is becoming laser targeted towards recovery
Remember when the word "recovery" made you think of athletes nursing an injury on the…
By Rachel Lapidos
The best IT band exercises to help you avoid injury
July 23, 2019
The best IT band exercises to help you avoid injury
One second you're running with your hair blowing in the breeze, pump-up jams on repeat,…
By Tehrene Firman
Why Megan Rapinoe's workout recovery takes place underwater
July 21, 2019
Why Megan Rapinoe's workout recovery takes place underwater
I'll admit it: After a hard workout, usually my mind is more focused on what…
By Emily Laurence
We found an essential oil blend that will melt away *all* of your muscle tension
July 14, 2019
We found an essential oil blend that will melt away *all* of your muscle tension
All hell breaks loose whenever I have a knot in my muscles. But it inevitably…
By Rachel Lapidos
5 minutes of low impact aerobics is one of the best warm ups *ever*
July 12, 2019
5 minutes of low impact aerobics is one of the best warm ups *ever*
It's easy to fall into the pattern of "harder, better, faster, stronger" when it comes…
By Kells McPhillips
Hear me out: The best full-body stretch routine I've ever tried came from a clown
July 02, 2019
Hear me out: The best full-body stretch routine I've ever tried came from a clown
My name is Rachel Lapidos, and the best stretching routine that I've ever found during…
By Rachel Lapidos
How to make foam rolling feel just like a full-body massage
July 01, 2019
How to make foam rolling feel just like a full-body massage
Whether you’re establishing your workout routine or have been incorporating sweat seshes into your daily…
By Rebecca Norris
This 12-move dynamic stretching routine will open you up from head to toes
June 19, 2019
This 12-move dynamic stretching routine will open you up from head to toes
When you’re about to push your body to its limits during a workout, the very…
By Rebecca Norris
The foam rolling technique an orthopedic surgeon swears by for hip pain
June 17, 2019
The foam rolling technique an orthopedic surgeon swears by for hip pain
I used to think hip pain was only something cute little old ladies complained about.…
By Tehrene Firman
Trainers say this is the one spot you should never, ever foam roll
June 11, 2019
Trainers say this is the one spot you should never, ever foam roll
Whenever I'm feeling muscle pain or some tightness in my body, I immediately grab a…
By Rachel Lapidos
The best thing to fuel up on post-workout isn't what you think it is
June 06, 2019
The best thing to fuel up on post-workout isn't what you think it is
For as long as I can remember, I've been guzzling protein-spiked smoothies or eating some…
By Rachel Lapidos
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