If you engage in any sort of athletic endeavor, you know that any stretching you do tends to emphasize the lower body, if you even stretch at all. It makes sense: Your hamstrings, quads, and calves ...

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We tend to put a lot of weight on our shoulders without even realizing it. Whether you’re carrying heavy grocery bags or lifting your arms to grab something overhead, you’re bound to experience ...

Fun fact: The shoulder joint is the most flexible joint in the body because of its ball-and-socket structure, which allows for a wide range of movements. Shoulder mobility exercises and stretches can ...

My husband and I just celebrated our 11-year anniversary (love you, babes!), and although I appreciated the bouquet of gorgeous Gerber daisies and the kid-free dinner out, I wanted to commemorate our ...

Some of these movements are great for a dynamic warm-up before starting an activity, while others are good recovery options. By integrating these stretches in your regular routine, you’ll feel more ...

Of all the moves that can improve poor posture, arm stretches may be your least likely guess. But it’s all connected. The arms are attached to the shoulders that you slump over your computer while ...