Dear Lifehacker, I've never been very flexible. I can't touch my toes and most yoga poses are a struggle. What are the least stretches needed, and most effective, to improve flexibility throughout my whole body?
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Video: If you feel sluggish when you sit down at your desk every morning, this quick mini-workout will get your blood flowing and your brain powered up. You don't even have to get out of your chair.
If you work as a waiter, hair stylist, sales clerk, stocker or other job that requires you to be on your feet all day, you know how tired your feet and leg muscles get from just one shift. Try this yoga routine to stretch and help those muscles recover at the end of the day.
If you spend a lot of time at a computer, you already know your hands can hurt and ache after long hours of work. Here are some easy stretches you can do at your desk to alleviate wrist and hand pain.
For many of us, cartwheels are a relic of our childhood. That's unfortunate because they're a lot of fun and a great way to improve our coordination, strength and flexibility, too. Here's how you can roll and tumble around like a cartwheeling pro again.
Sitting for long periods of time, like during a cross-country or international flight, can lead to serious cramping and discomfort. But you also put yourself at risk of deep vein thrombosis, or blood clots in your legs. These six pre-flight stretches can help lower that risk.
You can do the most amazing warm-up, flexibility and mobility routines, but you still spend a ton more time not doing those things, which could literally be a pain in the neck. Whether you're sitting, standing or lying on your side, Adam Bornstein of Born Fitness shares some tips to quickly right your posture.
Your calves and ankles are under-appreciated muscles that work hard to keep your body steady and balanced while you're standing, walking or running. You might already be stretching your calves, but GMB shows you how to do them properly.
For some people, myself included, just getting around to exercising can be a struggle. Going through the proper warm-ups beforehand, however, can be even harder. Maybe you know that stretching is best left until after your workout, but do you know the best way to prepare for your exercise?
Posture is more than just how you look -- it affects your brain. Too many of us suffer from posture problems, so here's a guide that helps you identify what kind of problem you have, and what you can do about it.
