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I used an adult trampoline for two weeks and it brightened up my winter
16+ hour, 27+ min ago (923+ words) The feel-good exercise I didn't know I needed to brighten up a dreary winter Jumping on trampolines might usually be associated with children, but the many health benefits are also making it a popular option among fitness-conscious adults'just check social…...
A geriatric physical therapist says this is how to stave off frailty and stay active in your senior years
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (740+ words) Three potentially life-changing pieces of advice Aging well is somewhat dependent on the cards you're dealt in life, but you probably have more control over it than you think. Inactivity as you age, for instance, plays a crucial part. Simply…...
I asked a physical therapist what the best exercise is for walking—here’s what he recommends
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (310+ words) The humble squat may be one of the best exercises walkers can do I love walking. It's my favorite form of exercise and my favorite way to connect to nature. But when I walk longer distances, it reminds me that…...
A trainer says these are the five things she wishes everyone would remember if they only have 10 minutes to exercise
1+ week, 5+ day ago (659+ words) Get the most out of the time you can spare for a workout Time and time again, we've covered science that shows brief bursts of activity can significantly improve your wellbeing. One of our writers even found that something as…...
I’m a yoga therapist and I love doing these three poses in bed before getting up
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (221+ words) Gently wake up your body with these simple movements It's not unusual to wake up with tight muscles, stiff joints and sluggish energy'after all, your body has been relatively still for hours. There are a few simple yoga poses I…...
A Pilates instructor says these four underused moves will improve your hip and knee stability
2+ week, 12+ hour ago (264+ words) Targeted Pilates exercises can be helpful for improving hip and knee stability, according to an expert. You are not the only one with hip and/or knee problems'it's one of the most popular topics on Fit&Well, so we take…...
Build strength, stability, and mobility in your lower body with these five physical therapist-recommended exercises
2+ week, 1+ day ago (410+ words) He says these five exercises are functional and appropriate for a wide range of fitness levels If you've ever watched an Olympic sprinter run, you can probably appreciate just how much power the lower body can create. Some of the…...
The one piece of kit a running coach recommends every woman invests in
2+ week, 1+ day ago (562+ words) Running shoes? No. Smartwatch? Nope. Here's why it's essential that women run in a well-fitting sports bra When people take up running, they may look at their fellow runners and feel like they, too, need expensive running shoes or smartwatches…...
“It can be a struggle to make time for yourself”—a Pilates teacher shares the exact weekly workout routine that lets her build strength and stay mobile
2+ week, 3+ day ago (739+ words) A little bit of weights, a little bit of Pilates, a little bit of cardio," is Brittni Johnson's recipe for staying healthy and strong in the long run Welcome to Workout Diaries, a series where we ask expert trainers to…...
My osteopath told me to do this one type of daily movement to strengthen my glutes, loosen my hips and protect my lower back from prolonged sitting
2+ week, 5+ day ago (439+ words) Here are three ways to introduce the mighty hip hinge into your day Face down on my osteopath's treatment table after a long, sedentary day in the office, I recently asked if anything can be done to offset the harm…...