GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Around 50 people showed up to Pleasant Park on Thursday evening for a free hip-hop yoga class. Instructor Valarie James says the timing of the class couldn't be any better. "On a ...
If you’re like us, you probably spend a good portion of your day sitting down. The result? Stiffness and pain in your hips. That’s where hip mobility exercises come in. With the right stretches, ...
Hip mobility is essential for supporting daily movement, reducing pain and injury risk, and maintaining optimal strength and flexibility.
When it comes to your hip flexors, you’re likely focused on stretching them. However, with this critical muscle group, there’s a key element you’re probably neglecting: strength-building. Hip flexor ...
Hip abduction is essential for building strong, stable glute muscles to support balance, improve movement efficiency, and help prevent lower-body injuries.
Ever wondered why your hips feel stiff after a long day of sitting? Or maybe you have persistent lower back pain that just won't quit? Often, the silent culprit behind these discomforts is our hip ...
This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. If you’ve been dealing with hip pain or tight hips, you’re not alone. It’s a common issue that can be caused by commonplace things, ...
If you have hip bursitis, you know the pain and discomfort can keep you from doing the activities you enjoy. While quick fixes such as over-the-counter pain relievers or applying ice packs can help, ...
Hip-hop culture penetrates every aspect of people's lives, from the way they dress and speak to walk and dance. Though mostly associated with music, hip-hop from its inception has always been a ...
If you’re a runner, you may warm up with some dynamic hamstring stretches and reward your glutes and quads with a little foam rolling action when you’re done. But how often are you stretching your hip ...
I’m a marathon runner who spends a lot of time sitting behind a desk, writing about running (among other things), so if I didn’t have tight hips, I’d be superhuman. Far from just causing the ...
Objective This study aims to investigate the efficacy of two exercise interventions in reducing lower extremity (LE) injuries in novice recreational runners. Methods Novice runners (245 female, 80 ...