Move Well
The Flexibility Factor
Exercise is a foundation of a healthy body. Doing a combination of cardio and strength-training activities on most days of the week helps lower the risk of heart disease,...
Skipping: Not Just for Kids
Many of us remember active playtime when we were kids that involved hopping, jumping, running, and skipping. Back then, physical activity like that was pure fun. Then we became...
Ouch or Ahhh? The Lowdown on Acupressure Mats
If you’ve seen ads for acupressure mats—that they can relieve back and other body pains, reduce muscle tension, lessen stress, promote relaxation, increase energy levels, improve sleep, get rid...
In the Zone (2)?
For the past 10 years or so, high-intensity exercise like HIIT (high-intensity interval training) has been all the rage, where a 20-minute full-out session a few times a week...
The Alexander Technique
Developed more than a century ago by F. Matthias Alexander, the Alexander Technique is a method for improving posture and reducing muscle tension as you move about in your...
Kettlebells: Get Swinging
If you frequent a gym, you’ve likely seen, or perhaps even tried, kettlebells—those cannonball-shaped weights with a handle, made of cast iron or steel. Or maybe you’ve wanted to...
Good News for ‘Weekend Warriors’
If you have a hard time squeezing exercise in every day, a recent study might offer some reassurance: “Weekend warriors” may reap the same health rewards as people who...
Finding Your Balance
Having good balance is more complex than you may realize. It involves the integration of various sensory and motor systems, including vision (to perceive direction and motion), the vestibular...
Up Against the Wall
Whether it’s Zumba, ballet barre, boot camp workouts, or something else, a new fitness fad seems to always be just around the corner. One of the latest trends: wall...
Feeling Sore the Day After Your Workout?
A reader recently asked: "I started working out in the gym and get quite sore the day after. I’ve heard that means I’ve had a productive workout that will...
