The demands of today’s world, with digital screens and office work and meetings, can make outdoor time feel like a squeeze. But the many benefits of hiking—mental and physical—show us that it’s important to carve out time to recreate outdoors and connect with nature. Some researchers have even found that spending time in nature, regardless […]
If you’ve ever spent too much time hunched in front of your computer or phone (guilty!) and later felt tension in your shoulders and neck, chances are the pain was coming from your trapezius muscles. Or, maybe you’ve reached up to grab something off a shelf or put your carry-on luggage in an overhead bin […]
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Whether you’re into weightlifting or Pilates, you’ve probably heard your instructor tell you to engage your “posterior chain.” Well, they’re not just talking about your glutes, says Katie Wetzel, CPT, certified personal trainer and co-owner of gain. in Atlanta. “Think of your posterior chain as the superhero cape of muscles from your neck to your […]
Not all of us have lawns to mow, but everyone can reap the benefits of the lawn mower exercise. This basic move—which is done by pulling a weight or resistance band diagonally across your body—is an excellent way to build strength in your shoulders and back. Because your back and shoulders are some of the […]