Recovery

How to Use Intuitive Training

Learn how to blend your exercise preferences with biofeedback to help you get stronger and fitter.

By Andrew Heffernan

Fitness Tips Recovery

How to Mentally Recover From a Sports Injury

Here are seven tips to bounce back after a sports injury.

By Chris Ballard

Attitude/Mindset Recovery

Warm Up to Prevent Injury

Why warming up before exercising is good preventative medicine.

By Michael Dregni

Fitness Tips Recovery

The New Science of Concussions

As doctors learn more about their consequences, people who have suffered traumatic brain injuries are finding renewed hope.

By Michael Dregni

Brain Health Recovery

a woman uses a trigger release ball on her shoulder

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.

By Kelle Walsh

Fitness Tips Pain Relief

a man holds his lower back while sitting at the edge of his bed

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.

By Gina DeMillo Wagner

Pain Relief Recovery

Beyond the Core: How to Flex Your Neck

Protect your neck muscles with these two moves.

By Nicole Radziszewski

Fitness Tips Headaches & Migraines

Beyond the Core: How to Fix Your Feet

Strengthen and mobilize your feet with these two moves.

By Nicole Radziszewski

Fitness Tips Recovery

Expert Answers: Exercises for Sore, Tight Hands

Try these quick 30-second stretches to relieve achy hands and forearms.

By Lauren Bedosky

Fitness Tips Recovery

Beyond the Core: How to Protect Your Knees

Strengthen your knees with these two moves.

By Nicole Radziszewski

Arthritis & Joint Health Fitness Tips

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.

By Experience Life Staff

Recovery Workouts

Expert Answers: 4 Exercises for Pain-Free Pushups

Learn how to fix wrist and shoulder pain when performing a pushup.

By Lauren Bedosky

Fitness Tips Recovery

Expert Answers: Cold Conditioning for Athletes

Can ice baths help you recover from a tough workout? Our expert weighs in.

By Heidi Wachter

Fitness Tips Recovery

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 Workouts Flexibility & Mobility

Expert Answers: Strains Vs. Sprains

Our expert clarifies the different medical conditions and shares advice for treatment.

By Nicole Radziszewski

Pain Relief Recovery

Beyond the Binge: Eric Dietzius’s Success Story

One man’s journey to move beyond poor health habits — and overcome an undiagnosed eating disorder.

By Eric Dietzius

Recovery Success Stories

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.

By Stephanie Soucheray

Healthy Aging Heart & Cardiovascular Health

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.

By Catherine Guthrie

Arthritis & Joint Health Fitness Tips