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7 TOOLS THAT SPEED UP POST-WORKOUT RECOVERY Fight back a case of the DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) with this mix of cutting-edge tech and natural remedies.. HQuality / Shutterstock A workout is only as good as your ability to recover fully and do it again. That’s why they call it a “routine,” after all. That said, when…

Can’t Touch Your Toes? Here’s What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You By Bojana Galic Updated January 1, 2020 Fact Checked If you’re active, you likely set aside time for aerobic exercise to improve your heart health. You may even carve out a few hours a week for strength training to build or maintain muscle mass. But how…

The 8 Best Hip Flexor Stretches, According to a Physical Therapist written by  LOCKE HUGHES UPDATED NOV 04, 2019 FACEBOOK PINTEREST EMAILSHARE Wake up, work at a desk, walk around or maybe fit in a workout, then sit again all evening. Sound familiar? If so, you’re definitely not alone—and you’re likely experiencing tight hips as…

5 Fitness Trends You’re Going to Love in 2020 By Moira LawlerDecember 12, 2019 In 2020, we’re going high-tech and low impact. Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative You don’t have to say goodbye to your favorite workouts just because we’re entering a new year. After all, 2019 was packed with worthwhile workouts (shout out to kickboxing and micro-HIIT!) that…

The 33 Best Fitness Instagram Accounts To Follow For Major Motivation If scrolling Instagram were a workout, I’d be a master trainer. BY MALLORY CREVELING AND KRISTINE THOMASON DEC 3, 2019 CULTURA EXCLUSIVE/IAN SPANIERGETTY IMAGES Instagram is a primo place to find drool-worthy food photos, adorable videos of dogs wearing winter coats, and pics on pics on pics…

You Can Do This Full-Body Workout Without Leaving the Couch By Bojana Galic Updated December 20, 2019 Some days, you simply can’t make it to the gym. Others, you can’t even make it off the couch. With this full-body couch workout, you won’t need to move a muscle — well, kind of. Squeeze your glutes at the top…