Tight hips are a common complaint among active people, especially those who run, ski, or bike. Pigeon and Double Pigeon are two of my favorite stretches for opening up my hips and stretching my glutes. If you're looking for a new variation to add to your stretching routine, give this one a whirl. Sit on the floor and bend your left knee so it is parallel with your tummy. Bend your right knee Read more

Whether you work at a desk all day or suffer from tight lower back muscles, give your back some love with this relaxing spinal twist. Using a wall helps you twist even further, so you'll end up increasing flexibility in your back, which can prevent soreness or pain. To learn how to do this simple stretch, find a wall and read more Read more

A common complaint among runners and cyclists is tight hip flexors, the area in front of the hips above the quads. Here's one of my favorite ways to lengthen that area, while also getting a subtle spinal twist — two great stretches in one! To learn how to get into this stretch, read more Read more

Tense shoulders are a symptom of stress and working at a computer all day, so take a break, get on the floor, and give this relaxing stretch a try. It's a variation of the chest opening spinal twist, and it'll not only relieve tension in your shoulders, but you'll also get a nice stretch in your lower back. To learn how to get into this pretzel of a stretch, read more Read more

Stretching in bed is a great way to calm the body before bedtime. It relieves stress and tension, so you can fall asleep more quickly. When you wake up in the morning, stretching in bed instead of snoozing for 10 minutes, will give your brain some calm time before you have to get up and hit the ground running. So here's one of my favorite stretches to do in bed that will target your lower back. Read more