Category: Active Recovery

[ad_1] Nobody likes a tight, achy lower back. It can make it uncomfortable to walk or even sit, and it can mess with our sleep, leaving us not only in pain, but grumpy to boot. Yet according to a June 2023 analysis in The Lancet Rheumatology, a staggering 619 million people across the world experienced …

[ad_1] For nearly 100 years, people of all ages in Japan have practiced a simple mobility routine. It’s called Radio Taiso, or radio exercises—and it takes just five minutes to complete. If you spend time in Japan, you’ll notice groups coming together in outdoor parks to practice Radio Taiso in the morning or office workers…

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[ad_1] The value of stretching has likely been drilled into your brain over the years, but that knowledge doesn’t make it any less tempting to skip your post-workout cooldown moves or morning mobility flow. With so many work, social, and familial commitments, who has the time for a 15-plus-minute stretch routine, anyway? Your solution: Full-body…

[ad_1] At this point, you likely know just how important mobility training is to how well you move—even if you don’t reach for the foam roller as often as you should. Mobility, or your ability to move your joints through their full range of motion, involves more than just flexibility of soft tissue. It also…

[ad_1] If you’re already crushing your cardio sessions and going hard in the weight room (which we hope you are!), it’s time to add another, often-overlooked layer to your workout routine. Enter: our March 2024 Movement of the Month Club, a monthlong mobility training program focusing on improving your entire body’s movement. Looking to take…

[ad_1] A stiff spine can throw a wrench in your day. But a bit of bending and twisting with a few minutes of spine mobility exercises—done consistently over time—can make a big difference. Mobility exercises are like oil for the hinges of your spine, ensuring each vertebra moves smoothly. Gentle movement increases the production of…

[ad_1] Your posture says a lot about you: A slouch tells the world you’re tired, tense, and maybe timid. But with the right mobility exercises for posture, your upright stance can shout confidence instead. But maintaining good posture isn’t just about looking poised; it plays a crucial role in your overall health and well-being. By…

[ad_1] Instead the jolt of a blaring alarm waking you up, wouldn’t it be much better to ease into things with a quick mobility session that wakes up your body and mind with a sense of calm? In five minutes, a mobility workout routine can take your morning from a rushed blur and turn it…