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How to Do a Lateral Lunge to Work Your Inner Thighs and Glutes
Target your inner thighs and glutes with the lateral lunge, a great bodyweight exercise. Get the most benefit from side lunges with these form tips and variations. → Read More
What is Hyperbolic Stretching? We Tested It Out
We review the pros, cons and scientific evidence behind the hyperbolic stretching program, which promises increased flexibility in 4 weeks. → Read More
The Only 6 Upper-Glute Exercises You Need for a Sculpted Backside
These six upper-glute exercises will sculpt, tone and lift your backside. This upper-glute workout focuses on those "glute shelf" muscles. → Read More
How to Do a Burpee for Total-Body Strength — Plus How to Modify It for Any Ability
Find out step-by-step instructions on how to do a burpee properly, as well as burpee burpee variations to make the exercise easier or more difficult. → Read More
How Quickly Do You Lose Cardio Fitness?
Experts reveal how quickly you lose cardiovascular fitness when you stop exercising and how long it takes to get it back once you begin training again. → Read More
Can't Turn Your Neck? These 5 Best Neck Mobility Exercises Will Help
If you can't turn your neck, these neck mobility exercises will improve your range of motion and decrease pain. Plus, experts share how to prevent neck pain. → Read More
Can’t Do 90/90 Hip Switch? Here’s What Your Body’s Trying to Tell You
The 90/90 hip switch stretch requires a lot of mobility in your knees and hips. In This Article The 90/90 hip switch may sound like a cool new dance move, but it's actually a stretch that improves hip and knee mobility. Having full range of motion is essential for healthy, pain-free joints. "The 90/90 stretch is one of the most effective hip stretches you can perform," says Grayson Wickham, PT,… → Read More
The 7 Worst Exercises for Joint Health and What to Do Instead
Some exercises can do more harm than good if you don't have the mobility to do them. Here are the worst exercises for joint health and what to do instead. → Read More
The Thread the Needle Pose Is the Only Stretch You Need to Relieve Tightness in Your Entire Upper Body
The thread the needle pose stretches your neck, shoulders, chest and back, while also strengthening your core. Learn how to do the thread the needle stretch. → Read More
5 Exercises to Help Make Sitting Down Easier
If you have difficulty sitting down, exercises to strengthen your lower body and improve flexibility can help make getting in and out of a chair easier. → Read More
How to Do the Heel Touch for Stronger and More Sculpted Obliques
The heel touch is a body-weight exercise that strengthens and tones your ab muscles, including your obliques. Here's how to do heel touches with proper form. → Read More
Why Trainers Want You to Avoid Behind-the-Neck Lat Pulldowns, and What to Do Instead
Experts share why the forward lat pulldown is safer and more effective than the behind-the-neck lat pulldown for strengthening your back. Here's how to do it. → Read More
How to Do the Serratus Wall Slide for Better Overhead Shoulder Mobility
Serratus wall slides strengthen the serratus anterior muscle, which helps to move and stabilize the scapula so that you can raise your arms overhead without pain. Here's how to do it. → Read More
A 10-Minute Core-Strengthening Workout That's Safe With Diastasis Recti
This 10-minute diastasis recti workout will strengthen your core and pelvic floor. Do this diastasis recti ab workout three times a week for the best results. → Read More
5 Exercise Mistakes Harming Your Joints
Exercise is good for the health of your joints, but avoid making these five common exercise mistakes that can harm your joints and put you at risk for injury. → Read More
This 20-Minute Ab Workout Loosens Tight Hips
Your abs and hips are tightly connected. This 20-minute core workout will strengthen your lower abdominal muscles and loosen up tight hips at the same time. → Read More
How to Do Bent Knee Fall Outs for Core Strength, Hip Mobility and Pelvic Floor Health
Bent knee fall outs effectively and gently strengthen your deep core muscles, reduce lower back pain and increase hip mobility. Here's exactly how to do BKFOs. → Read More
This 60-Second Hip Stretch Loosens Tight Muscles and Improves Mobility
The hip CAR stretch moves your hip joints through their full range of motion, improving your hip mobility and strength. Learn how to do the standing hip CAR. → Read More
This Is the Ideal Work-to-Rest Ratio for Maximum HIIT Results
Experts reveal the ideal work-to-rest ratio for maximum HIIT results. Interval time is determined by fitness goals and total workout time, as well as keeping your heart rate up. → Read More
Can't Climb a Rope? What Your Body Is Telling You
If you can't climb a rope, you may be lacking upper-body, core or grip strength. It's also important to know the right rope climbing technique. Here's how to fix these potential issues. → Read More