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How to Release Deep Muscle Knots Using Trigger Points
Are myofascial problems holding you back? Discover how deep-release techniques can help you work out the kinks and improve your flexibility.
Bounce Back: Tips and Strategies for Dealing with Low Back Pain
Lower-back pain doesn’t have to be devastating to your fitness routine. With the right exercise tactics, you can recover from many aches – and keep future back troubles at bay.
Beyond the Core: How to Flex Your Neck
Protect your neck muscles with these two moves.
Beyond the Core: How to Fix Your Feet
Strengthen and mobilize your feet with these two moves.
Expert Answers: Exercises for Sore, Tight Hands
Try these quick 30-second stretches to relieve achy hands and forearms.
Beyond the Core: How to Protect Your Knees
Strengthen your knees with these two moves.
Rachel Cosgrove’s “One Month to Muscles”: Recovery Workout
Personal trainer Rachel Cosgrove shows you how to perform the results-boosting recovery workout. These exercises will help you cool-down after you complete Workout A or Workout B, and are great stretches for off days.
Expert Answers: 4 Exercises for Pain-Free Pushups
Learn how to fix wrist and shoulder pain when performing a pushup.
Expert Answers: Cold Conditioning for Athletes
Can ice baths help you recover from a tough workout? Our expert weighs in.
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.
Expert Answers: Strains Vs. Sprains
Our expert clarifies the different medical conditions and shares advice for treatment.
Beyond the Binge: Eric Dietzius’s Success Story
One man’s journey to move beyond poor health habits — and overcome an undiagnosed eating disorder.
The Impact of Endurance Exercise on Heart Health
For decades we’ve been told that endurance exercise is good for the heart. But as more endurance athletes are diagnosed with heart issues, they are learning the hard way that more isn’t always better.
How Exercise Decreases Inflammation
We know food can make a difference in lowering chronic inflammation, but regular activity also plays an important role. Here are some helpful tips on how to make exercise work for you.
The 4 Traits of Well-Being
Well-being is not simply the result of good genes or good luck, says pioneering researcher Richard Davidson, PhD. It’s a skill we can cultivate.
The Workout: Spiral Power Qigong
This grounding qigong routine trains your body to move as an integrated unit — increasing mobility, enhancing mental focus, and building strength.
The Workout: Spiral Power Qigong (Video)
Qigong teacher John Du Cane demonstrates the practice to increase mobility and build inner and outer strength.
How to Heal a Frozen Shoulder
The cause of frozen shoulder is a mystery. For millions of Americans, its symptoms are debilitating. Fortunately, the condition can be cured and, in many cases, prevented altogether.
Fitness Fix: Weak, Unstable Shoulder Blades
Try these three moves to help strengthen your scapulae.
The Restorative-Yoga Workout
Soothe tight, tired muscles and recharge your body and mind with these yoga-inspired moves.
The Workout: Restorative Yoga (Video)
See how to soothe tight, tired muscles and recharge your body and mind with these yoga-inspired moves.



















