Whether your shoulders are naggingly achy or you want to prevent that from happening, try these essential stretches for upper ...

This week: kneeling sidebends. Side-body stretches are great to strengthen and lengthen our muscles and ease any tension we may be feeling. Our favourite? The kneeling sidebend. You’re now ...

For example, in a kneeling quad stretch, elevate your back foot onto a bench or step to intensify the stretch. A sedentary lifestyle can cause our quads to become tight, explains Barr.

Stand tall, step one foot forward with your heel on the ground and toes pointing up, and gently hinge forward at your hips while maintaining a straight back. Hold this position for 15 to 30 seconds ...

Coming down into a kneeling position, place one foot on the floor in front of you and lean into the lunge position. The back leg should be taking the stretch down the front of it. Lying on the ...

"This is a great stretch to relax the hips, glutes and thighs, which can pull on pelvis and lower back," says Rachele. "It also helps alleviate lower back tension and promotes spinal flexibility." ...

Lower yourself into a kneeling position with your back straight, stretch your right or left leg straight (whichever is preferred) out in front of you with your back knee bent so your shin is ...