Active Recovery
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
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
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