In recent weeks, coordinated planetary defense drills have taken place across several regions of the world, prompting ...

Imagine trying to break the unhealthy cycle of a sedentary lifestyle by getting active, only to encounter the first obstacle: lower back pain. Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints ...

A 15-second stretch could trigger your body’s ‘rest and digest’ reflex and create a feeling of calm, a new study suggests. Shoulder and back stretches may temporarily lower blood pressure and help the ...

I like the Ready State channel because it comes from a real-life physical therapist whose goal is to help "everyday athletes and human beings enjoy better movement, agility, and strength." Sometimes, ...

One of the most common walking mistakes experts say people make? Skipping the all-important cool-down and stretching phase. When you start and end your walks too fast, you risk wearing yourself out ...

Our core is an area we are constantly working — whether it's during a workout, maintaining our balance when walking or stabilizing us during daily movement. Despite how much we use the core, ...

Stretching can help people of all ages maintain flexibility and mobility. Physical therapist Dr. Gregory Minnis recommends foam rollers, slant boards, and stretching straps to help you safely complete ...

The name is a bit braggadocios, we know. But the world’s greatest stretch is legit. This dynamic exercise—which involves getting into a kneeling lunge with one palm on the ground, driving the other ...

There are tons of different stretching exercises—you can stretch the whole body, or just focus on specific areas like the legs or hips. There are also static and dynamic stretches. The choice between ...

Taking a moment to slow down your body and quiet your mind through stretching can be a beneficial step to add to your bedtime routine, movement experts say. "Throughout the day, we accumulate tension ...