The terms mobility and flexibility are often used interchangeably in fitness conversations, yet they represent distinctly different aspects of physical capability with unique implications for movement ...
From a fitness perspective, many of us are inundated with fitness advice about what the key to fitness is. We are told to lift heavy weights or do cardio. In this column, I posit that before you start ...
Machines and free weights like dumbbells, barbells, and kettlebells are typically the first choice in the gym when working through the best arms, legs, chest, back, and abs exercises. But not every ...
"But mobility is so important for daily movement and quality of life. It helps reduce stiffness, improves flexibility and ...
Stop viewing stretching as a separate activity. By integrating these five active, strength-based hip exercises, you are not ...
If you've ever run, jumped or been told you have good posture, you have your hip flexor muscles to thank. On the other end, muscle pain and immobility issues are also often connected to problems ...
One familiar archetype in lifting is the very strong person who can’t bend down and tie their shoes. We see it in plenty of gym locker rooms, and that ugly truth — strength getting in the way of ...
If you’re sat at a desk all day, chances are your adductors are going to be tight. Try this mobility sequence – and get those inner thigh muscles working better This mobility flow from advanced ...
What Is the Body’s Core? Your body’s core is the term used for the group of muscles within your midsection that stabilize your spine and pelvis. Several muscles and groups of muscles make up the core ...
With so many ways to exercise, and so many things to focus your workouts on (leg day, fixing back pain, stronger arms, etc.), mobility is easy to overlook when planning your workouts. However, it's ...
Improve balance after 55 with weight shifts, tapping drills, torso rotations, and platform step-ons for steadier, safer ...