Recovery
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4 Downsides of Nonstop Training
Smart athletes understand the value of backing off once in a while. Here’s why.
6 Hip Stretches to Improve Mobility and Strength
Keep your hips strong, mobile, and fit for a lifetime with these stretching and strength drills.
How to Strengthen Your Pelvic-Floor Muscles
Strengthen your pelvic-floor muscles with these two simple exercises.
4 Signs You Need to Stop Working Out
Here are four common ways your body is telling you it needs a break — plus, how to get back on track.
The Recovery Zone
You’re willing to push yourself, even when it hurts. But do you know when to back off — and why? If not, it may be time to give your body a break.
How Percussive Therapy Can Benefit Your Health
Muscles tight or sore? Stressed? Having trouble sleeping? These devices have risen in popularity as an at-home tool to help provide relief for a variety of symptoms and grievances.
4 Beginner Ways to Use Your Percussive Device
Do you have or are you thinking about getting a Hyperice or other percussive therapy device? Here are four ways we suggest using it.
Is It Better to Get A Hip Replacement Later in Life?
Apparently so — the older the better for joint replacement, according to recent research.
Why Your Hips Matter
Hip problems can affect your lower back, knees, ankles, and feet. Here’s why.
6 Exercises for Healthy Hips
Our experts show us how to prevent and recover from hip issues with a series of simple moves.
How Exercise Heals
Regular physical activity can help us recover more quickly, heal more easily, and get an edge over all kinds of disease and injury. In fact, exercise may just be nature’s best medicine.
Healthy, Happy Hips: 6 Exercises and Stretches to Ease Hip Pain
Improving strength and mobility in your hips can help alleviate pain and irritation while improving performance and quality of life.
The Qigong Workout
This stress-busting routine harnesses movement and breath to open your mind and invigorate your body.
Amy Zellmer’s Success Story
After suffering a traumatic brain injury, one woman spent years trying to recover. In the process, she became a nationwide advocate for TBI survivors.
New Rx for Cancer: Exercise
Why exercise may be just as important as rest and recovery for cancer patients.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Out With Earn-and-Burn
Our fitness editor challenges the mindset of exercise as a way to “burn off” your last meal.
DIY Myofascial Release
Here are four exercises to keep your fascia tissue healthy.
8 Yoga Poses to Help You Unwind
Find calm with these eight relaxing bedtime — or anytime — moves.
5 Signs You Need More Recovery After a Workout
Here are some warning signs that you might be overdoing it on the exercise front.
What Makes an Amino Acid Essential?
If you can’t get enough protein in your diet through food alone, you may want to consider supplementing with an amino acid.




















