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Flexibility & Mobility

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What Is Static Stretching?

The health benefits of static stretching depend on when you do it.
By Andrew Heffernan
Fitness TipsFlexibility & Mobility
a man stretches his tricep muscles on a beach

Why Stretching Is Good for You

Here's the latest science on stretching. Plus, we have eight mobility exercises to help you build flexibility.
By Andrew Heffernan
Flexibility & MobilityRecovery
illustration of runners lunge

4 Cool-Down Exercises

These quick and simple moves may convince you to never skip the postworkout recovery period again.
By Andrew Heffernan
Body-Weight WorkoutsFitness Tips
hip thruster for hip strength and mobility

6 Hip Stretches to Improve Mobility and Strength

Keep your hips strong, mobile, and fit for a lifetime with these stretching and strength drills.
By Andrew Heffernan
Active AgingArthritis & Joint Health
Two women using a foam roller for stretching.

5 Beginner Foam-Rolling Moves

Discover why trainers often recommend the foam roller as a must-have tool for your pre-and post-workout routines.
By The LTH Nutrition Team
Fitness TipsFlexibility & Mobility
Two woman in physical therapy

FMS Screen Test

The Functional Movement Screen assesses seven basic movement patterns to identify tightness and weakness in the body - so you can correct them before they cause major problems.
By Jenny Liu
Fitness TipsFlexibility & Mobility
qigong

The Qigong Workout

This stress-busting routine harnesses movement and breath to open your mind and invigorate your body.
By Nicole Radziszewski
At-Home WorkoutsBody-Weight Workouts
a person practice tai chi at sunset

How the Ancient Practice of Tai Chi Enhances Your Health

Whether recovering from an injury or making a first foray into fitness, folks of all ages have found that tai chi delivers dramatic results for body, mind and spirit.
By Kermit Pattison
Active AgingFitness Tips
Four adults doing a moving meditation

Moving Meditations: 3 Stretches to Increase Your Body Awareness

Three stretches to help you increase your body awareness.
By Matthew Sanford
Fitness TipsFlexibility & Mobility
a woman performs a one legged squat on a step

6 Exercises for Knee Pain

These exercises can help knee mobility and strength.
By Lauren Bedosky
Arthritis & Joint HealthFlexibility & Mobility
a man performs a glute bridge with his heels on a foam roller

Exercises for Lower-Back Pain

Lower-back pain might get you down, but it doesn't have to take you out. This program can keep you moving to come back stronger than ever.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
At-Home WorkoutsEquipment-Based Workouts
Calf smash for ankle mobility

3 Ankle-Mobility Exercises

Three drills to loosen up your ankles and their kinetic chain.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Arthritis & Joint HealthAt-Home Workouts
a woman stretches in a gym setting

4 Stretches You Can Do With a Partner

Put some oomph into your stretching routine with these buddy-assisted moves.
By Andrew Heffernan
Body-Weight WorkoutsFlexibility & Mobility
A woman demonstrates a hamstring single-leg deadlift.

Hamstring Stretches to Release Tension and Improve Flexibility

Three moves to improve your lower-body mobility.
By Lauren Bedosky
Body-Weight WorkoutsFitness Tips
Three duplicate images of a guy with his hands behind his head

How to Get Rid of a Stiff Neck

A five-minute stretching routine to refresh and relax your neck, shoulders, and upper back.
By Andrew Heffernan
Fitness TipsFlexibility & Mobility
a woman foam rolling her upper back

How to Use a Foam Roller for Your Upper Back

Foam rolling your upper body muscles can be tricky. Our expert's guidance and foam-roller exercises will help you make the right moves and target back pain.
By Heidi Wachter
Fitness TipsFlexibility & Mobility
A woman doing a hamstring stretch

Loosening Tight Hamstrings

Tight hamstrings can limit your freedom of movement and increase your risk of injury. Here's how to loosen 'em up with hamstring exercises — including hamstring stretches.
By Matt Fitzgerald
Fitness TipsFlexibility & Mobility
shoulder exercise

A 5-Minute Workout to Protect Your Shoulders

Restore mobility — and protect yourself from injury — with this short upper-body warm-up.
By Andrew Heffernan
Arthritis & Joint HealthAt-Home Workouts
a woman performs a squat on a step

6 Essential Functional Exercises to Stay Strong and Fit at Any Age

This functional, all-ages workout builds strength, balance, agility, and confidence.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Active AgingEquipment-Based Workouts
90/90 stretch

3 Hip-Flexor Stretches for Mobility

Whether you spend your days doing heavy squats, cycling long distances, or sitting at a desk, chances are your hips could use some extra attention.
By Kaelyn Riley
Arthritis & Joint HealthBody-Weight Workouts
a woman stretching

Stretch Yourself Strong: The FRC Stretching Workout

Tired of the same old stretching routine? Functional Range Conditioning can help you build flexibility, athleticism, and real-world strength in a whole new way.
By Andrew Heffernan
Body-Weight WorkoutsFlexibility & Mobility
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