If you wake up every morning with an aching lower back or find yourself rubbing sore shoulders, you’re far from alone. The solution might be just an inexpensive tool and a few minutes away. Physical therapists have long turned to foam rollers (the long, cylindrical black or blue pieces of foam you’ve likely seen in the gym) to release tension
Stiff, tight shoulders are one of the most common complaints among all people today—especially anyone who spends extended amounts of time slumped at a desk or sitting behind a steering wheel. This position causes our upper back to round forward, our chest to tighten, and our shoulders to lift and compress, all leading to very poor posture and eventual shoulder
All you need to burn off fat is a set of dumbbells and half an hour! You don't need fancy equipment to build muscle strength—sculpt a better body right now with just a pair of these everyday weights. Do you have 30 minutes to spare to fry fat and shred your entire body? Half an hour might not sound like
For most of us, summer is no time to be stuck inside working out. When the weather gets warmer, it can be even harder to find the motivation or time to squeeze in a training session around work, drinks and barbecues. This 10-minute outdoor HIIT workout will have you blasting calories and burning fat in literally no time at all,
When you drop down to push-up, are you really thinking about what you're doing? You've probably been pumping through the bodyweight staple since school, so it's easy to think you know just about everything about the exercise. Guess what? You can still stack on muscle to your chest and arms with this circuit of press-up drop sets. Do 10 reps
The elastic exercise band tends to get lumped in with the corner not being used as it's the so-called “wussy” equipment, while the barbell and dumbbell are beyond reproach. But this isn’t a fair judgement, especially if you’re using them with the correct workout. What bands provide that no other equipment (except cables) can is accommodating resistance. Take the push-up,
Strength training is vital to overall health and fitness for everyone, regardless of age. Don’t have access to a gym? No problem. All you need is a few dumbbells at home in order to get an effective, full-body workout. Adding dumbbell weights to your workout routine is an excellent way to boost the amount of calories you burn, increase your
Do you deal with recurring neck tension or upper back pain? A stiff neck and neck pain can be caused by weak muscles. The result is stiff muscles in your neck and shoulders, pain and even limit mobility. The main reason for neck tension and pain is often a lack of mobility of the thoracic spine. The thoracic spine is
This bodyweight circuit is quick, but tough. If there’s one thing we know about working out, it’s that the routines definitely don’t have to be long to be tough—and the proof is right here! Don’t let self-isolation hold you back from your summer body! It’s important to take the time to stay physically and mentally fit and healthy. Here’s a full-body
If you’re self-isolating at home, well done! But just because you are indoors, doesn't mean you can't train and maintain your gains. By using simple household items, you can still workout and get those gains. If you don’t have weights at home: Use a loaded internal-frame backpack for resistance to help build strength. Weighted backpack workouts are great for building
