There are two things I know to be true. One, I love a challenge. (Perhaps you remember my daily plank practice?) And two, I hate failing. When the opportunity to partake in a flexibility challenge ...

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I tried to sit cross-legged the other day; it didn't go very well. My knees ached, my hips felt tight and there came a point where it seemed my thighs were actively repelled by the floor. For context: ...

I usually find stretching soothing, but sometimes I hit a stubborn, tight muscle that feels really uncomfortable. My usual tactic is to grit my teeth and push through the discomfort, but physical ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor and has been writing about health, fitness, and science here since 2015. Beth was the recipient of the 2017 Carnegie Science Award in science ...

As a personal trainer, I’ve learned that most people skip warm-ups. They want to jump straight into the workout, get it done and move on. I understand, but skipping mobility exercises could lead to ...

Hilary Walker Miller struggled with fitness until she began at-home workouts. Now, over 25 years later, here's how she keeps ...