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Recovery

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Do Compression Garments Work?

Compression garments and devices manipulate your circulatory system to boost performance and recovery. Are they right for you?
By Nicole Radziszewski
Arthritis & Joint HealthFitness Tips
a woman performs the seated twist

How to Do the Seated Twist

Twisting can help stretch muscles of the torso, restore spinal mobility, stimulate circulation, and support digestion.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Fitness TipsFlexibility & Mobility
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3 Moves to Relieve and Prevent Elbow Pain

Tennis elbow doesn’t just affect tennis players. Stay pain-free with these wrist and forearm exercises.
By Lauren Bedosky
Arthritis & Joint HealthFitness Tips
a woman stretches her tricep while on a path

3 Moves to Release Shoulder Tension

Our fitness editor shares her three-part, do-anywhere stretching routine for soothing her muscles and mind.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Fitness TipsHeadaches & Migraines
a woman sits on a yoga mat with her legs extended in front and arms out to the side

The Stretching and Mobility Workout

This head-to-toe routine will stretch your muscles, mobilize your joints, and leave you feeling fantastic in five minutes flat.
By Andrew Heffernan
Arthritis & Joint HealthAt-Home Workouts
a woman performs extended child's pose

The Power of Restorative Yoga

Learn how restorative yoga can help you find a renewed sense of calm — on and off the mat.
By Nicole Radziszewski
RecoveryYoga
a woman holds bridge pose with a weight held overhead

6 Exercises for a Healthy Spine

Your spine is the literal backbone of your body, playing a key role in how well you move. These six exercises can help keep it strong, mobile, and healthy.
By Lauren Bedosky
At-Home WorkoutsFitness Tips
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How to Strengthen Your Spine

Learn how improving strength and mobility in your back and spine can improve athletic performance and quality of life.
By Lauren Bedosky
Active AgingAt-Home Workouts
A man using Pilates equipment.

Why More Men Could Benefit From Pilates

From supporting athleticism and recovery to increasing mobility and strength, there's no question the advantages of incorporating Pilates into your fitness regimen.
By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
Fitness TipsMen's Health
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Can Massage Soothe Pain?

Massage can lower cortisol levels and enhance dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin, all of which helps with pain relief.
By Mo Perry
Functional/Integrative MedicineHeadaches & Migraines
hot and cold faucets in a tub

3 Hot and Cold Therapies for Postworkout Recovery

These three temperature-based therapies offer postworkout recovery support.
By Nicole Radziszewski
Fitness TipsPain Relief
Kathryn Coyle

Talks — S4, EP10 / Why Pilates?

Pilates is a system of exercise designed to train the entire body— from the core out — and it can offer benefits to nearly everyone, regardless of fitness ability or level. In this mini episode, Pilates expert Kathryn Coyle explains the far-reaching advantages of Pilates and offers tips for getting started.

With Kathryn Coyle
Group FitnessPilates & Barre
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Larry Prablek’s Success Story

After a frightening bout with COVID-19, an ER doctor recommits to his fitness routine.
By Larry Prablek
Covid-19Fitness Tips
a woman uses a Theragun on her leg

Make Time for Recovery

Our fitness editor shares her favorite at-home tools for postworkout relief.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Fitness TipsProduct Reviews
a woman lies in savasana

Wim Hof’s 5-Step Breathing Technique for Developing Cold Tolerance

This breathing technique from Wim Hof can help with cold conditioning.
By Heidi Wachter
Fitness TipsRecovery
Danny King

Talks — S4, EP6 / Why Recovery?

The better and faster you can recover, the more progress you can ultimately make with your fitness — and the healthier you’ll move and feel.

With Danny King, Master Trainer
Fitness TipsRecovery
windmill exercise

4 Rotational Stretches to Ease Back Tension

Rotate your spine safely — and reduce back tension — with these four stretches.
By Andrew Heffernan
Body-Weight WorkoutsFitness Tips
hands rest on a ladder leading to a chiseled out section of frozen water

The Health Benefits of Cold Conditioning

Cold exposure and conditioning, including taking ice baths, may offer a range of health benefits, from mood stabilization to metabolic improvements.
By Heidi Wachter
Fitness TipsPain Relief
a woman stretches her neck

4 Trapezius Muscle Stretches to Relieve Pain

Release tension in your neck and shoulders with these simple exercises.
By Nicole Radziszewski
Fitness TipsFlexibility & Mobility
a man stretches his tricep while at his desk

6 Exercises to Improve Your Posture

This 15-minute recovery workout, based on moves from the Egoscue Method, will have you standing tall and moving easy.
By Andrew Heffernan
At-Home WorkoutsBody-Weight Workouts
Man making a shake in the kitchen.

A Simplified Guide to Pre- and Post-Workout Nutrition

Wondering how to optimize your pre- and post-workout nutrition strategies? Hear from a Life Time dietitian about the most important things to consider.
By Paul Kriegler, RD, CPT
Fitness TipsNutrition Tips
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