Stretching your quads is more than just a post-workout hassle. It's a key piece in the puzzle of physical well-being, helping to improve your flexibility, prevent pesky injuries, and optimize your ...

This is especially the case with your leg muscles, since they're prone to tightness from not only working out but sitting at a desk all day. "The best combo is to foam roll, stretch, and then perform ...

Karen Voight can be reached at [email protected]. When stretching your legs, a sturdy chair, bench or low wall can be of great assistance. It can make you feel more secure, balanced and comfortable so ...

Some yoga poses hit in just the right way. They open us up with a gentle force, exactly where we need it. The poses I’m sharing today fall in that camp. They’re three of my favorites. Of course, ...

For a great stretch in your shoulders, chest and legs, practice this exercise at a wall. Start by doing just the first variation, with both feet on the floor. As you become comfortable with the move ...

DETROIT — Many yoga classes use a wall as an occasional prop. But in Nancy McCaochan’s classes, the wall is the star. In fact, McCaochan of Royal Oak, Mich., wants to develop yoga at the wall, as she ...

Social media influencers swear by this simple yoga pose for relaxation — but does it do anything? Across social media, fitness influencers and yogis alike tout the benefits of the legs-up-the-wall ...

When Jennifer Olszweski first tried yoga, she had trouble getting her back flat in her pigeon pose. Now, after taking an exercise class on the new PowerWall at Bel Air Athletic Club, she can ...

Hallelujah, I'm improving. Chalk it up to the additional training or changes in venue, but with certain fitness activities, at least, I seem to be doing better the second time around. When it came to ...