The shoulder mobility exercises and stretches in this video are exactly what I've used to go from a desk jockey who could hardly put his shirt on without feeling shoulder pain to a fit 35-year-old who ...
When your shoulders feel stiff, stretching might seem like the obvious answer. But in many cases, stretching is just a temporary fix rather than a real solution — and when it comes to the shoulders, ...
Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...
As a kid, I can vividly remember my parents patiently explaining why "sitting up straight" was important for both physical health and social perception. But I also remember wondering why either of ...
You’ve heard of cardio. You’ve heard of strength training. You might know about physical therapy. We’ve got one more thing to add to the mix: mobility. A full-body mobility routine won’t take long, ...
This undated image shows physical therapist and Pilates instructor Jessica Valant demonstrating a stretch movement in Colorado. As they age, it’s not uncommon for many people to let out a muted groan ...
As they age, it’s not uncommon for many people to let out a muted groan when getting out of bed in the morning. But if you “oof” every time you get in a car or “aargh” while bending over to pick up ...
Why it works: This positional breathing exercise improves deep core activation and breathing mechanics, helping to reduce compensatory tension in the shoulders that hinders mobility while optimizing ...
This combination of images show physical therapist and Pilates instructor Jessica Valant demonstrating various poses in Colorado. (Jessica Valant via AP) As they age, it’s not uncommon for many people ...