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Flexibility & Mobility
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Becoming a Pilates Believer
The change the cofounder of Life Time’s ARORA program experienced after adding Pilates to her fitness regimen.
Finding My Groove Again
How a resurfaced workout playlist sparked this Life Time team member to find fitness — and joy in it — once again.
3 Moves to Stretch Your Inner Thighs
Mobilize your adductors to improve pelvic positioning and protect against inner-knee and lower-back pain.
BREAK IT DOWN: The Seated Twist
Twisting can help stretch muscles of the torso, restore spinal mobility, stimulate circulation, and support digestion.
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.
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.
4 Rotational Stretches to Ease Back Tension
Rotate your spine safely — and reduce back tension — with these four stretches.
4 Stretches to Target Your Trapezius Muscles
Relieve neck and shoulder tension with these four moves.
Back on Track: A Posture Recovery Workout
Summer leave you a little banged up? This 15-minute recovery workout, based on moves from the Egoscue Method, will have you standing tall and moving easy.
How to Test Your Mobility
The overhead squat is a fundamental move that can help test, assess, and improve your mobility.
BREAK IT DOWN: The Cat-Cow
This two-part flow warms and unwinds the body, stretches the core, and mobilizes the entire spine.
The Science Behind the Stretch
Why stretching goes beyond just muscles.
3 Types of Stretching
Building flexibility doesn't have to be complicated.
What Is Targeted Mobility?
This new form of stretching can help close the gap between your passive and active range of motion.
What Is Dynamic Stretching?
If you're looking to take your joints and muscles through their full range of motion, try dynamic stretching.
How to Stretch and Strengthen Your Calves
Here are four moves to stretch and strengthen your lower legs to avoid pain, stiffness, and cramping.
What Is Static Stretching?
The health benefits of static stretching depend on when you do it.
Is Stretching Good for You?
Here's the latest science on stretching. Plus, we have eight mobility exercises to help you build flexibility.
4 Cool-Down Exercises
These quick and simple moves may convince you to never skip the postworkout recovery period again.
Hip Stretches for Mobility and Strength
Keep your hips happy and fit for a lifetime.
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.