by Women's Health | May 9, 2024 | Fitness
Foam rolling – or “self-myofascial release” – will ease tension as you roll muscles over a foam cylinder. How it works: the pressure softens, lengthens and realigns the fascia, promoting muscle relaxation. Not only does it feel amazing, but it also helps break up...
by Women's Health | Feb 2, 2024 | Workouts
There’s nothing more satisfying than finding that ahhh-inducing stretch when you have a tight and achy back — and nothing more maddening than not being able to hit that spot. But doing the best lower back stretches for yourself is important –...
by Women's Health | Jan 15, 2024 | Workouts
Wanna feel more balanced, have fewer aches and pains and stand taller? Here, expert Aaron Smith shares the three stretches you’ll need to add to your repertoire: the laughing baby stretch to release tension, lunge stretch to unlock flexibility and cobra stretch to...
by Women's Health | Aug 2, 2023 | Workouts
Real talk: The only actual warm-up mistake you can make is not doing one at all. But if you’re looking to build muscle, boost your range of motion and start your workouts off on the right foot, crank out a dynamic warm-up with these stretches first. Time: 5...
by Women's Health | Feb 27, 2023 | Training
For those with a race coming up, here is a quick routine of running stretches that you should do the day before to get your body prepped for the race! This is especially important if: You’ve flown to the event and have been sitting in a cramped aeroplane seat....