Waking up with stiff joints or tight muscles isn’t just frustrating — it’s a stark indicator that you’re probably not stretching enough. And while most of us know the benefits of stretching vs ...

Even if you spend the entire night sleeping on your back, (the most doctor-approved sleeping position), you probably wake up feeling a little creaky and stiff. Any prolonged time you spend being ...

Starting your morning with stretches can reduce the risk of injury in the long run. Aspirus-St. Luke’s Emergency Medicine Physician Dr. Dylan Wyatt and Physical Therapist Kale Olson walked Lift Host ...

If your typical gym session warm-up begins and ends with a casual five-minute jog on the treadmill, you may be short-changing the impact of your workout. To enhance your performance and prepare your ...

Moving safely and efficiently from the floor to a standing position is perhaps the most important functional movement skill ...

Pet owners need to take notes from their cat or or dog. The right way to start your day is with a nice early morning stretch routine. Not only does stretching help ease our desk-bound backs, it gets ...

First, a reminder that yoga is about far more than stretching or flexibility, and the physical poses aren’t the end goal. “They’re a gateway into presence, connection and self-awareness,” says Yoga ...

After 45, waking stiff and feeling "older" isn't weakness, it's your body whispering a warning. This shift in morning ease often stems from gradual muscle shortening, stagnant fascia, and joints that ...

You laced up your sneakers (or put on barre socks), had your pre-workout snack and are ready to dive headfirst into your workout. We admire your motivation. However, experts stress it’s vital to ...

You roll out of bed, stumble to the kitchen, and reach for your coffee maker like it’s a lifeline. After that first magical sip, you feel human enough to consider stretching or moving your body. But ...

Wake up your core with 5 morning moves that burn stubborn midsection fat faster than long cardio sessions after 45.

That pre-workout stretching routine you learned in high school gym class might be sabotaging your performance more than helping it. For decades, fitness culture has promoted stretching myths that ...