Active Recovery
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
Leg day, or no way? Here's how to tell if you're *actually* too sore to work out
June 14, 2019
Leg day, or no way? Here's how to tell if you're *actually* too sore to work out
Waking up the day after a particularly grueling workout with a super-sore bod is bittersweet.…
By Kells McPhillips
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
Dealing with shin splints? Here's what a physical therapist wants you to know.
June 05, 2019
Dealing with shin splints? Here's what a physical therapist wants you to know.
Have you ever been walking, running, or just laying down in bed and suddenly felt…
By Rachel Lapidos
There are 294 million yoga videos on YouTube—these are the best ones for lower back pain
June 04, 2019
There are 294 million yoga videos on YouTube—these are the best ones for lower back pain
What is clear from hours spent hunched over my computer and doing some pro-level slouching while…
By Tehrene Firman
Kiss stretching and foam rolling buh-bye! Recovery can feel like a day at the spa
May 31, 2019
Kiss stretching and foam rolling buh-bye! Recovery can feel like a day at the spa
I've got a confession to make: Despite knowing exactly how important recovery is (I spend…
By Zoe Weiner
6 wall stretches that will make you want to ditch your foam roller for good
May 24, 2019
6 wall stretches that will make you want to ditch your foam roller for good
Not to be dramatic, but the first time I did "legs up the wall" in…
By Kells McPhillips
These are the absolute worst ways to sit at your desk, according to a physical therapist
May 22, 2019
These are the absolute worst ways to sit at your desk, according to a physical therapist
Spending hours upon hours a week parked on your butt in front of your desk…
By Zoe Weiner
*This* is the part of your body where flexibility counts the most
May 22, 2019
*This* is the part of your body where flexibility counts the most
A trainer recently told me mid-workout that the flexibility of your big toe is really…
By Rachel Lapidos
10,000 steps is over. *This* metric is way more important
May 21, 2019
10,000 steps is over. *This* metric is way more important
Before I found out that 10,000 steps a day is total scam, I would do…
By Kells McPhillips
Working out high may be fun, but can it actually make you a better athlete?
May 20, 2019
Working out high may be fun, but can it actually make you a better athlete?
As someone who can't stand cardio, I've never experienced the runner's high that everyone talks…
By Erin Magner
This is the exact place to stretch if you're dealing with lower back pain
May 20, 2019
This is the exact place to stretch if you're dealing with lower back pain
Until this week, I knew exactly two things about fascia: It is somehow related to…
By Rachel Lapidos
Trainers say these 3 sets of exercises make moving through life way easier
May 20, 2019
Trainers say these 3 sets of exercises make moving through life way easier
The "Friday Flop," as I like to call it, is one of the best parts…
By Zoe Weiner
Master this move to fire up your entire body in a matter of minutes
May 16, 2019
Master this move to fire up your entire body in a matter of minutes
This week, a bear crawl was part of my workout plan for the first time. I…
By Tehrene Firman
5 essential stretches to take your squats even deeper
May 15, 2019
5 essential stretches to take your squats even deeper
Finding perfect squat form should be the goal of every amateur athlete. After all, squats…
By Tehrene Firman
Be real with me: Is it *that* bad if I leave a workout class before the stretch?
May 02, 2019
Be real with me: Is it *that* bad if I leave a workout class before the stretch?
You know at the very end of a workout class when a trainer tells everyone…
By Zoe Weiner
Why Am I Not Sore After a Workout? What It *Really* Means for Muscles & Recovery
April 05, 2019
Why Am I Not Sore After a Workout? What It *Really* Means for Muscles & Recovery
There are a couple of things I love about being done with a workout. Number…
By Rachel Lapidos
Cancel that foot massage—these feel-good stretches make feet happy
March 18, 2019
Cancel that foot massage—these feel-good stretches make feet happy
When you're trying to increase the number of steps displayed on your fitness tracker, your…
By Tehrene Firman
I Tried CBD Oil on My Legs After My Workouts, and I Have Some Thoughts…
February 01, 2019
I Tried CBD Oil on My Legs After My Workouts, and I Have Some Thoughts…
As someone who works out 5 days a week—with each workout containing at least a…
By Rachel Lapidos
The at-work facial massage that whisks away any sign of jaw tension
December 17, 2018
The at-work facial massage that whisks away any sign of jaw tension
As my mom, massage therapist and regular therapist will tell you—I am a tense human being.…
By Zoe Weiner
Theragun review: How well the recovery tool actually works
October 31, 2018
Theragun review: How well the recovery tool actually works
It's marathon season and my tiny apartment has little storage. Those two things shouldn't have…
By Ali Finney
Living that desk job life? Try these core exercises to alleviate low back tightness
October 10, 2018
Living that desk job life? Try these core exercises to alleviate low back tightness
Long gone are the days when back pain was something only your grandma suffered from.…
By Alison Feller
This Is What You Should Eat After a Workout for Optimal Recovery
November 28, 2017
This Is What You Should Eat After a Workout for Optimal Recovery
After a workout—when your heart is still racing—your body needs a dose of nutrients to…
By Emily Laurence
How Kate Hudson gets her infrared sauna fix on the go
July 11, 2017
How Kate Hudson gets her infrared sauna fix on the go
These days, you can get your ginger shot or matcha fix to go, you can…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
5 foam roller exercises that will make your muscles feel oh-so-good
December 04, 2015
5 foam roller exercises that will make your muscles feel oh-so-good
By Sarah Sarway
Does heat really make you extra flexible?
January 13, 2014
Does heat really make you extra flexible?
  By Carey Rossi for Prevention Uncovered! The secret to touching your toes: Stretching in…
By Sarah Sarway
The truth behind the 10 biggest stretching myths
September 27, 2012
The truth behind the 10 biggest stretching myths
By Deborah Dunham for Blisstree.com Is stretching really necessary? Does it actually prevent injuries or…
By Alexia Brue
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