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 ...
The average adult spends about 6.5 hours a day...sitting. That’s 45.5 hours a week, 182 hours a month and 2,184 hours a year...sitting. It’s no wonder we’re all complaining about tight hips, strained ...
The muscles that link the quadriceps and hips play a role in almost every move you make. It's time to give them some ...
Regularly stretching and strengthening your hip flexor muscles can help relieve tightness, increase flexibility and improve ...
The pigeon stretch could be a good back exercise for those with lower back pain. It "puts length back into all the muscles that get short and tight from the vast amount of sitting we do", says Sam.
Sometimes, the most effective movements are the ones we train the least. Lateral lunges are gaining attention in the fitness ...
It’s time to give your hip flexors some love. Why? Because if you’re in the average and regularly spend more than nine hours a day sitting down (and no, that doesn’t include commuting, watching TV or ...
The iliotibial band (IT band) is also known as the iliotibial tract or Maissiat’s band. It’s a long piece of connective tissue, or fascia, that runs along the outside of your leg from the hip to the ...
Naomi Campbell may be semi-retired from the supermodel business, but she doesn't seem to be pumping the breaks on her fitness game anytime soon. “Naomi does this move every day as part of her warm-up, ...
Whether your hip is too stiff or too mobile, start by seeking a thorough clinical examination from a trained and registered ...
Sitting all day isn’t great for your health. Beyond increasing the risk of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes and heart disease, it can also cause tight muscles, stiffness and pain throughout ...
Build lean muscle after 60 with 4 simple moves like squats and RDLs that train more muscles than machines and boost strength fast.