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How to Get Rid of a Stiff Neck
By Andrew HeffernanA five-minute stretching routine to refresh and relax your neck, shoulders, and upper back.
Fitness
- Fitness Tips -
How to Use a Foam Roller for Your Upper Back
By Heidi WachterFoam rolling your upper body muscles can be tricky. Our expert’s guidance and foam-roller exercises will help you make the right moves and target back pain.
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Do You Have Tendonitis — or Tendinosis?
By Bob CondorThere are two distinctive tendon injuries: tendonitis and tendinosis. Knowing the difference can help you heal the damage a lot faster.
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The Core-Training Workout (Video)
By Experience Life StaffLearn the moves for this unexpected core-strengthening workout.
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3 Ways to Strengthen Your Core
By Andrew HeffernanNot getting the results you want from traditional ab exercises? Try this multilayered approach to building a strong, functional core.
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How to Exercise When You’re Pregnant
By Nicole RadziszewskiThese guidelines and training tips for prenatal and postpartum fitness can help keep you strong and safe through pregnancy and beyond.
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Running for a Reason: Clare Gallagher
By Heidi WachterEmbracing the process of running made Clare Gallagher an elite ultramarathoner — and a committed environmentalist.
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How to Take a Sabbatical
By Karen OlsonThinking of taking some time off? Here are six tips to actually make it happen.
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The Case for Communal Sports
By Craig CoxSports, like tennis, that involve more social interaction may help longevity, according to a recent study.
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The 10-Minute Office Workout
By Alisa BowmanYes, you’re at work. But, that doesn’t mean you can’t find time for fitness.
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The Easy-Strength Workout
By Andrew HeffernanYou don’t have to sweat and strain to get strong. This two-month, field-tested strength-training program will show you another way.
Loosening Tight Hamstrings
By Matt FitzgeraldTight hamstrings can limit your freedom of movement and increase your risk of injury. Here’s how to loosen ’em up with hamstring exercises — including hamstring stretches.
- Success Stories -
Jessica Tobin’s Success Story
By Jessica TobinOne woman shares hard-earned lessons from her postpartum recovery to help others recognize the importance of persistence, self-care, and patience.
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When I Do Forward Bends in Yoga, It Hurts — What Should I Do?
By Jon SpaydeThe first step, says our expert, is to focus on your breathwork.
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Workday Workouts
By Alisa BowmanSqueeze in activity throughout the day with these creative body-strengthening mini-workouts.
- Fitness Tips -
How to Improve Your Grip
By Kaelyn RileyA stronger grip can yield benefits in the weight room and the workplace.
- Fitness Tips -
How to Make Time for Fitness
By Maggie Fazeli FardOur fitness editor describes how she learned to carve out time for exercise in her hectic schedule.
- Fitness Tips -
How to Increase Your Running Speed
By Nicole RadziszewskiRunning coaches share their tips on building speed for both short and long distances.
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BREAK IT DOWN: Upward-Facing Dog
By Maggie Fazeli FardImprove your form to get all the benefits of this deep, front-body stretch.
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6 Moves to Relieve and Prevent Wrist Pain
By Andrew HeffernanKeep your wrists functional and pain-free with these daily stretches and massages.
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Sabbatical Stories
By Karen OlsonSabbaticals aren’t just for college professors anymore. Many workers are taking time off to pursue a creative project, build a skill, or simply expand their horizons.