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 ...

I'll be the first to admit that I used to skip any sort of pre-workout stretch. But it turns out, I was seriously missing out. Dynamic stretching before a sweat sesh is key for optimizing performance, ...

That feeling of stiffness when you first wake up isn’t just in your imagination. After hours of limited movement during sleep, your body needs gentle reawakening to perform at its best. Morning ...

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 ...

Modifications: For additional support, place a stability ball between your back and a wall. Step 1: Begin standing with your feet hip-width apart. Reach your arms overhead, interlocking your hands ...

Alyssa Ages is a Toronto-based author, public speaker, and journalist whose work has appeared in Elle, GQ, Self, Slate, The Globe and Mail, and others. She is the author of Secrets of Giants: A ...